Rahaman Abiola

Education: B.A English and Literature (Obafemi Awolowo University), Media Innovation (School of Media and Communication, Pan Atlantic University (SMC-PAU) and the University of Johannesburg)

Experience: Association of Nigerian Authors (ANA, 2015), The Nation (Reporter, 2017), LEGIT.ng (Editor - Politics and Current Affairs; Head of Human Interest Desk; Editor-in-Chief), Internation News Media Association (INMA, Africa Board Member)

Awards: Mile Media Award (2021), Kwame Karikari Fellowship (2021), Distinguished Editorial Leadership (2023, 2024), MTN-MIP (2024)

Rahaman Abiola is a Nigerian journalist, editor, and media trainer with a decade of experience stranding diverse roles in both traditional and digital media. As the Editor-in-Chief of LEGIT.ng, he leads content direction with data-driven editorial practice, demonstrating a commitment to modern newsroom management and mentoring team(s) of professionals through audience-centric innovation. His work involves leveraging social media and emerging technologies towards impactful journalism, media innovation, etc. Contact via: rahaman.abiola@corp.legit.ng.

1025 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Anxiety in Plateau as governor orders Covid-19 test on cabinet members after commissioner tested positive

Anxiety in Plateau as governor orders Covid-19 test on cabinet members after commissioner tested positive

Nigeria

5 years ago

Just in: Fresh breath as President Buhari makes top appointment

Just in: Fresh breath as President Buhari makes top appointment

Nigeria

5 years ago

FG gives update on reopening of schools for tertiary institution students

FG gives update on reopening of schools for tertiary institution students

Politics

5 years ago

Battleground set as INEC recognises Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu as PDP, APC candidates in Edo (full list of others)

Battleground set as INEC recognises Obaseki, Ize-Iyamu as PDP, APC candidates in Edo (full list of others)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Ex-Senate president Saraki speaks again, highlights role of lawmakers in democracy

Ex-Senate president Saraki speaks again, highlights role of lawmakers in democracy

Politics

5 years ago

Flashback: In my family, I am the first male person to clock 70 but I want to die at 96 - Ajimobi

Flashback: In my family, I am the first male person to clock 70 but I want to die at 96 - Ajimobi

Politics

5 years ago

Breaking: After Giadom and Oshiomhole, another top party leader suspended by APC

Breaking: After Giadom and Oshiomhole, another top party leader suspended by APC

Politics

5 years ago

The crisis in All Progressive Congress (APC) has hit a sharp bend as the Rivers state chapter of the ruling party suspended Igo Aguma as the acting chairman.

Anxiety in Ondo as Agboola dares Akeredolu, insists he's deputy governor despite dumping APC for PDP

Anxiety in Ondo as Agboola dares Akeredolu, insists he's deputy governor despite dumping APC for PDP

Nigeria

5 years ago

Agboola Ajayi, embattled deputy governor of Ondo, has packed his loads out of his official residence hours after parting ways with All Progressive Congress.

Ray of hope as Governor Uzodinma adopts 9-year-old kid singer whose video went viral (photos, video)

Ray of hope as Governor Uzodinma adopts 9-year-old kid singer whose video went viral (photos, video)

Entertainment

5 years ago

Governor Hope Uzodinma of Imo state has vouched to adopt and sponsor the education of a 9-year-old boy Joseph Oluomachi Opara whose video went viral recently.

Buhari thanks Dangote, Bill Gates, others as Nigeria finally eradicates polio disease

Buhari thanks Dangote, Bill Gates, others as Nigeria finally eradicates polio disease

Nigeria

5 years ago

As the country sees an end to Poliovirus, President Muhammadu Buhari has congratulated Nigerians on the historical feat, saying many partners contributed a lot.

Breaking: APC crisis worsens as Ondo deputy governor dumps party for PDP

Breaking: APC crisis worsens as Ondo deputy governor dumps party for PDP

Nigeria

5 years ago

Agboola Ajayi, deputy governor of Ondo state, has resigned his membership of the All Progressive Congress following months of feud between him and his boss.

Ize-Iyamu reveals why Obaseki was disqualified, discloses how governor's APC exit will help him win Edo

Ize-Iyamu reveals why Obaseki was disqualified, discloses how governor's APC exit will help him win Edo

Nigeria

5 years ago

Pastor Osagie Ize-Iyamu has maintained that the exit of Governor Godwin Obaseki from All Progressive Congress (APC) has handed him an electoral victory boost.

He has no record to run with - Battle of wits in Edo as Ize-Iyamu reveals why Obaseki will lose

He has no record to run with - Battle of wits in Edo as Ize-Iyamu reveals why Obaseki will lose

Politics

5 years ago

Osagie Ize-Iyamu, aspirant gunning for the All Progressive Congress (APC) guber ticket in Edo state, has described his arch-foe Godwin Obaseki as a failure.

Analysis: Big obstacles await APC after Obaseki's resignation with Oshiomhole suspended and Ajimobi hospitalised

Analysis: Big obstacles await APC after Obaseki's resignation with Oshiomhole suspended and Ajimobi hospitalised

Nigeria

5 years ago

Comrade Adams Oshiomhole felt betrayed when Governor Godwin Obaseki of Edo state made attempts to send him into oblivion and decided to take his pound of flesh.

We'll be at the court - Oshiomhole reacts as Obaseki resigns from APC, threatens PDP

We'll be at the court - Oshiomhole reacts as Obaseki resigns from APC, threatens PDP

Politics

5 years ago

Adams Oshiomhole, former Edo governor, has reacted to the defection of Governor Godwin Obaseki from the All Progressive Congress (APC) on Tuesday, June 16.

Rahaman Abiola