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

Our efforts to carry out Covid-19 test on patients with symptoms frustrated by Kogi govt - Doctors raise alarm

Our efforts to carry out Covid-19 test on patients with symptoms frustrated by Kogi govt - Doctors raise alarm

Nigeria

5 years ago

Breaking: No Buhari address today - Presidency makes U-turn

Breaking: No Buhari address today - Presidency makes U-turn

Nigeria

5 years ago

It's an avenue to perpetuate corruption - NANS vows to stage "mother of protest" against FG's school feeding plan

It's an avenue to perpetuate corruption - NANS vows to stage "mother of protest" against FG's school feeding plan

Nigeria

5 years ago

Lagos commissioner makes vital clarification on Dubai-based returnee presumed to have died of Covid-19

Lagos commissioner makes vital clarification on Dubai-based returnee presumed to have died of Covid-19

Nigeria

5 years ago

Just in: Army captain kidnapped in Ondo regains freedom, set to report for special assignment

Just in: Army captain kidnapped in Ondo regains freedom, set to report for special assignment

Politics

5 years ago

Hours after demolishing 2 hotels in Rivers, Governor Wike announces another decision

Hours after demolishing 2 hotels in Rivers, Governor Wike announces another decision

Politics

5 years ago

How "Supreme Court erred seriously in the handling of Orji Uzor Kalu's matter - Monday Ubani (opinion)

How "Supreme Court erred seriously in the handling of Orji Uzor Kalu's matter - Monday Ubani (opinion)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Monday Ubani, a former second vice president of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA), reflected on the Supreme Court verdict of Friday, May 8, on Orji Uzor Kalu.

100 deaths in 1 week, there is massive outbreak of coronavirus in Bauchi town - Ex-lawmaker writes Buhari

100 deaths in 1 week, there is massive outbreak of coronavirus in Bauchi town - Ex-lawmaker writes Buhari

Nigeria

5 years ago

A former member of House of Representatives from Bauchi has written a letter to President Muhammadu Buhari telling him about "a massive outbreak" of Covid-9.

Processes are ongoing to harness herbal medicine for Covid-19 cure - FG set to take Madagascar way

Processes are ongoing to harness herbal medicine for Covid-19 cure - FG set to take Madagascar way

Nigeria

5 years ago

The Federal Ministry of Health has disclosed that processes are ongoing to harness herbal medicine for clinical management of coronavirus (Covid-19) patients.

Kwara approves N25,000 daily allowance for frontline health workers tackling coronavirus

Kwara approves N25,000 daily allowance for frontline health workers tackling coronavirus

Nigeria

5 years ago

Kwara state government has announced the payment of N25,000 daily for the health workers who are at the frontline in the battle against coronavirus pandemic.

Police finally react to viral video of a woman assaulting officer enforcing lockdown in Oyo (video)

Police finally react to viral video of a woman assaulting officer enforcing lockdown in Oyo (video)

Nigeria

5 years ago

Nigeria police force has condemned the attack on its officer ASP Adeyemo Ogunyemi who was seen in a viral video being slapped repeatedly in Eruwa, Oyo state.

Amotekun: Governor Fayemi takes giant stride, appoints governing board for security outfit

Amotekun: Governor Fayemi takes giant stride, appoints governing board for security outfit

Politics

5 years ago

Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti state, has instituted a governing board that will be overseeing the operation of Ekiti Security Network Agency (Amotekun).

NCDC announces 194 Covid-19 cases, highest so far in single day

NCDC announces 194 Covid-19 cases, highest so far in single day

Nigeria

5 years ago

Nigeria for Disease Control (NCDC) on Tuesday night, April 28, announced 195 coronavirus (Covid-19) cases, highest daily figure recorded so far by the agency.

Abba Kyari: APC makes its position known on who becomes President Buhari's next chief of staff

Abba Kyari: APC makes its position known on who becomes President Buhari's next chief of staff

Nigeria

5 years ago

Amid growing dialogue on who becomes Nigeria's next chief of staff, All Progressive Congress said it is not concerned about the man to take over Kyari's place.

Presidency reacts to outrage over gathering at Abba Kyari's burial, says Aso Rock has been operating digitally

Presidency reacts to outrage over gathering at Abba Kyari's burial, says Aso Rock has been operating digitally

Nigeria

5 years ago

Garba Shehu, special adviser to President Muhammadu Buhari on media and publicity, said "there is nothing extraordinary" about gathering in Abba Kyari's burial.

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