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

Obaseki: NGF fires back as Governor Wike's "toothless dog and beggars forum" comment

Obaseki: NGF fires back as Governor Wike's "toothless dog and beggars forum" comment

Nigeria

5 years ago

Fear as another state hit by mysterious death, 50 people buried in 3 weeks as govt takes action

Fear as another state hit by mysterious death, 50 people buried in 3 weeks as govt takes action

Nigeria

5 years ago

Financial autonomy: Presidency says no going back as 36 governors finally bows for executive order 10

Financial autonomy: Presidency says no going back as 36 governors finally bows for executive order 10

Politics

5 years ago

Ondo 2020: Battle of ego as PDP aspirants reject plots to make Akeredolu's deputy party flagbearer

Ondo 2020: Battle of ego as PDP aspirants reject plots to make Akeredolu's deputy party flagbearer

Politics

5 years ago

Police arrest 3 brothers for kidnapping, murdering 55-year-old widow and mum of 5 (photos)

Police arrest 3 brothers for kidnapping, murdering 55-year-old widow and mum of 5 (photos)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Alleged N2bn agric loan scam: Court restrains Ebonyi govt from probing former SSG

Alleged N2bn agric loan scam: Court restrains Ebonyi govt from probing former SSG

Nigeria

5 years ago

Kano begins house-to-house sample collection for Covid-19 test, relaxes lockdown on these days

Kano begins house-to-house sample collection for Covid-19 test, relaxes lockdown on these days

Nigeria

5 years ago

In an effort geared towards stemming down the spread of Covid-19, Kano state government has begun a house-to-house collection of samples for Covid-19 test.

Kaduna, Gombe and others named among 32 states that may find it difficult to pay salaries after Covid-19

Kaduna, Gombe and others named among 32 states that may find it difficult to pay salaries after Covid-19

Nigeria

5 years ago

With Nigeria currently plunged into economic crisis due to the outbreak of coronavirus, experts have predicted that 32 states may find it hard to pay salaries.

NUC announces state, federal and private institutions approved for post-graduate programmes (full list)

NUC announces state, federal and private institutions approved for post-graduate programmes (full list)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Nigeria University Commission has warned the general public against some institutions in Nigeria running unapproved Masters and other post-graduate programmes.

Breaking: House of Reps rejects castration as punishment for rapists

Breaking: House of Reps rejects castration as punishment for rapists

Nigeria

5 years ago

The move to get capital punishment for sexual violence was hit by massive setback as the House of Representative rejected castration as a penalty for rapists.

Opposition party in Oyo clashes with Makinde, accuses state governor of hijacking Ajimobi's projects

Opposition party in Oyo clashes with Makinde, accuses state governor of hijacking Ajimobi's projects

Politics

5 years ago

Opposition in Oyo state has thrown fight hat into the ring with Seyi Makinde-led government as APC accused the state governor of hijacking Ajimobi's projects.

List of states that rejected FG's order over lifting of ban on religious centres

List of states that rejected FG's order over lifting of ban on religious centres

Nigeria

5 years ago

The hope of worshipers in some states will be blighted as governors restrained the ban previously imposed by the federal government due to Covid-19 scourge.

Breaking: Bauchi deputy governor tests positive to coronavirus

Breaking: Bauchi deputy governor tests positive to coronavirus

Nigeria

5 years ago

As the coronavirus spreads fast across boundaries and classes, Bauchi deputy governor, Baba Tela, has been reported to have tested positive for Covid-19 virus.

Lagos records fresh 142 cases as NCDC announces 241 new cases, total now 10819

Lagos records fresh 142 cases as NCDC announces 241 new cases, total now 10819

Nigeria

5 years ago

The efforts of government against the coronavirus pandemic seem to be outmuscled by the spike in the number of the infection after 241 new cases were recorded.

This is what we'll do against Covid-19 - CAN, NSCIA speak as FG lifts ban on churches, mosques

This is what we'll do against Covid-19 - CAN, NSCIA speak as FG lifts ban on churches, mosques

Nigeria

5 years ago

Following the declaration of federal government announcing a ban lift on religious centres, leaders of prominent religious bodies in the country have reacted.

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