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

Political heat in Nasarawa as state assembly orders sack of top government official over alleged N1bn fraud

Political heat in Nasarawa as state assembly orders sack of top government official over alleged N1bn fraud

Nigeria

5 years ago

Wife of former US police officer charged with murder of George Floyd files for divorce from 10-year-old marriage

Wife of former US police officer charged with murder of George Floyd files for divorce from 10-year-old marriage

World

5 years ago

FG breaks silence on death of UNIBEN student Uwaila and Tina, sends support message to women

FG breaks silence on death of UNIBEN student Uwaila and Tina, sends support message to women

Nigeria

5 years ago

Joy as 7 train coaches to boost rail transportation land in Nigeria (photos)

Joy as 7 train coaches to boost rail transportation land in Nigeria (photos)

Politics

5 years ago

Confusion as governors reject Buhari's financial autonomy for state legislature and judiciary, legal tussle begins

Confusion as governors reject Buhari's financial autonomy for state legislature and judiciary, legal tussle begins

Politics

5 years ago

Nigeria must stop funding "wasteful bicameralism" - Ex-presidential candidate Sonaiya

Nigeria must stop funding "wasteful bicameralism" - Ex-presidential candidate Sonaiya

Politics

5 years ago

Heart of gold: See how Nigerian minister donated her salary to help release inmates from prison

Heart of gold: See how Nigerian minister donated her salary to help release inmates from prison

Nigeria

5 years ago

Minister of State for Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hajia Ramatu Aliyu, has channelled her May salary towards the release of five inmates from Kuje prison.

Rwanda deploys high-tech robots that can "screen 50 to 150 people per minute" in Covid-19 fight

Rwanda deploys high-tech robots that can "screen 50 to 150 people per minute" in Covid-19 fight

Nigeria

5 years ago

In its effort to fight the novel coronavirus pandemic, Rwanda has deployed the use of humanoid robots aimed at reducing contact between medics and patients.

Africa Day 2020: This is what will happen if we unite as one nation - Buhari tells African leaders

Africa Day 2020: This is what will happen if we unite as one nation - Buhari tells African leaders

Nigeria

5 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari has sued for unity and peace among African countries, saying it is a prerequisite for sustainable development as continent unites.

Ex-president Jonathan sends important messages to Buhari, governors, says Covid-19 may breed dictators

Ex-president Jonathan sends important messages to Buhari, governors, says Covid-19 may breed dictators

Nigeria

5 years ago

Former president, Goodluck Ebele Jonathan, has warned against the possibility of coronavirus pandemic breeding dictators in Africa as scourge exceeds 5-million.

Covid-19: Buhari, governors reach vital 5-point deal over ban lift on worship centres ahead of Eid

Covid-19: Buhari, governors reach vital 5-point deal over ban lift on worship centres ahead of Eid

Nigeria

5 years ago

President Muhammadu Buhari and state governors on Thursday, May 22, reportedly sealed a five-point deal on the next direction in the fight against coronavirus.

Samuel Afolabi: 'Oldest monarch in Nigeria' who ascended throne at 102 dies aged 141

Samuel Afolabi: 'Oldest monarch in Nigeria' who ascended throne at 102 dies aged 141

Nigeria

5 years ago

Oba Samuel Durodola Afolabi II, the Onilua of Ilualand in Kajola local government area of Oyo state, has reportedly died on Saturday at the age of 141 years.

Eid-l-Fitr: Pray for Nigeria against leadership failure - PDP urges Muslims, throw jibes at APC

Eid-l-Fitr: Pray for Nigeria against leadership failure - PDP urges Muslims, throw jibes at APC

Nigeria

5 years ago

Peoples Democratic Parties (PDP) has enjoined Nigerians Muslims to use the sacred period of Sallah to pray against leadership failure under the ruling APC.

State speakers react as Buhari grants financial autonomy to legislature, judiciary

State speakers react as Buhari grants financial autonomy to legislature, judiciary

Politics

5 years ago

Hon. Mudasiri Obasa has thanked President Muhammadu Buhari for granting financial autonomy to the state legislature, saying the move is the best Sallah gifts.

House of Reps takes giant leadership stride, resolves FCT health workers' salary delays

House of Reps takes giant leadership stride, resolves FCT health workers' salary delays

Nigeria

5 years ago

House of Representatives has meddled into the rift between the health workers under the aegis of Joint Health Sector Union (JOHESU) and FCT over salary payment.

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