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

Police officers caught on camera assaulting woman in Osun arrested, subjected to orderly room trial (video)

Police officers caught on camera assaulting woman in Osun arrested, subjected to orderly room trial (video)

Nigeria

5 years ago

I have good news for us - Pastor Adeboye passes new prophecy on Covid-19

I have good news for us - Pastor Adeboye passes new prophecy on Covid-19

Nigeria

5 years ago

We'll deal with them squarely - IGP reveals penalty for officers caught taking bribe or abusing human right during lockdown

We'll deal with them squarely - IGP reveals penalty for officers caught taking bribe or abusing human right during lockdown

Nigeria

5 years ago

Boko Haram confronts Buratai with mortar guns, attacks soldiers' camp days after army boss relocated to northeast

Boko Haram confronts Buratai with mortar guns, attacks soldiers' camp days after army boss relocated to northeast

Nigeria

5 years ago

Governor Sanwo-Olu finally reacts, reveals steps Lagos will take as hoodlums invade houses to steal during lockdown

Governor Sanwo-Olu finally reacts, reveals steps Lagos will take as hoodlums invade houses to steal during lockdown

Politics

5 years ago

Just in: Nigeria records highest increase in 24 hours as NCDC announces 30 Covid-19 cases

Just in: Nigeria records highest increase in 24 hours as NCDC announces 30 Covid-19 cases

Nigeria

5 years ago

Bauchi governor stops plan to deduct from workers' salaries for Covid-19 fight amid anger and displeasure

Bauchi governor stops plan to deduct from workers' salaries for Covid-19 fight amid anger and displeasure

Nigeria

5 years ago

Bala Mohammed, Bauchi governor, has announced a stop to the proposed plan aimed at deducting the salaries of workers in the state as a contribution to Covid-19.

Saudi mosque, Vatican City under lock, Covid-19 is respecter of nobody - Sultan-led NSCIA slams reopening of mosques, churches

Saudi mosque, Vatican City under lock, Covid-19 is respecter of nobody - Sultan-led NSCIA slams reopening of mosques, churches

Nigeria

5 years ago

The Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) has berated for governors for lifting the ban on a religious gathering in churches and mosques amid coronavirus.

Health minister tackles Seyi Makinde, says he is not aware of how governor was cured of coronavirus

Health minister tackles Seyi Makinde, says he is not aware of how governor was cured of coronavirus

Nigeria

5 years ago

Olorunnimbe Mamora, the Minister of Health, said he has not received any briefing on how Governor Seyi Makinde was cured of Coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic.

Joy in Ekiti as Fayemi leaves isolation, set to distribute relief materials to 20,000 households after relaxing lockdown

Joy in Ekiti as Fayemi leaves isolation, set to distribute relief materials to 20,000 households after relaxing lockdown

Nigeria

5 years ago

Kayode Fayemi, governor of Ekiti, has relaxed the lockdown placed on the state over coronavirus pandemic as workers are now permitted to resume back to work.

Breaking: Lagos confirms fresh death from coronavirus

Breaking: Lagos confirms fresh death from coronavirus

Nigeria

5 years ago

The Lagos state government has announced a fresh casualty from coronavirus, officially bringing the death toll from the deadly pandemic to three in the state.

N200 fine or 6-month jail term for lockdown violators, not killing - Falana tackles army over 'extrajudicial killing' in Delta

N200 fine or 6-month jail term for lockdown violators, not killing - Falana tackles army over 'extrajudicial killing' in Delta

Nigeria

5 years ago

Femi Falana, human rights lawyer, has condemned the extra-judicial killings of Nigerians by the army in Delta over the alleged breaching of lockdown directives

Again, FG approves reduction of fuel price from N125 to N123 per litre

Again, FG approves reduction of fuel price from N125 to N123 per litre

Nigeria

5 years ago

The federal government has ordered the reduction in the pump price of premium motor spirit from the current price of N125 to N123.50 per litre from April 1.

10 people killed as midnight attack leaves Plateau community in tears and mourning

10 people killed as midnight attack leaves Plateau community in tears and mourning

Nigeria

5 years ago

Plateau state has been plunged into mourning after fresh midnight attack claimed lives of at least ten people in Bassa community of Bassa local government area.

Why we opened borders for 127 returnees of which 12 tested positive to coronavirus - FG reveals amid criticism

Why we opened borders for 127 returnees of which 12 tested positive to coronavirus - FG reveals amid criticism

Nigeria

5 years ago

The federal government has defended his reason for opening borders for Nigerian returnees despite the presidential directive that all borders should be closed.

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