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.

1026 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Nasarawa attack: Local vigilante group arrests 3 suspects as Nigerian Army vows to track down perpetrators

Nasarawa attack: Local vigilante group arrests 3 suspects as Nigerian Army vows to track down perpetrators

Nigeria

6 years ago

Breaking: Prominent Nigerian monarch Olowo of Owo kingdom is dead

Breaking: Prominent Nigerian monarch Olowo of Owo kingdom is dead

Politics

6 years ago

President Buhari reacts to fire incident at iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in France

President Buhari reacts to fire incident at iconic Notre Dame Cathedral in France

Politics

6 years ago

Just in: 21 ministers, others present as President Buhari presides over FEC meeting

Just in: 21 ministers, others present as President Buhari presides over FEC meeting

Nigeria

6 years ago

Breaking: Police dismiss 9 officers, demote 6 over alleged gross misconduct

Breaking: Police dismiss 9 officers, demote 6 over alleged gross misconduct

Politics

6 years ago

Southeast APC chieftains shun party's arrangement, back Abia lawmaker for 9th speaker

Southeast APC chieftains shun party's arrangement, back Abia lawmaker for 9th speaker

Nigeria

6 years ago

It's very alarming - Dangote laments gap between rich and poor, proffers solution to end poverty in the north

It's very alarming - Dangote laments gap between rich and poor, proffers solution to end poverty in the north

Politics

6 years ago

Alhaji Aliko Dangote, the president of Dangote Group, has called on the 19 northern state governors to invest more in the agricultural sector for the steady development of the region.

PDP wins 3 Senate seats in Rivers as Wike extends lead to 13 of 15 LGAs declared by INEC

PDP wins 3 Senate seats in Rivers as Wike extends lead to 13 of 15 LGAs declared by INEC

Nigeria

6 years ago

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has successfully cruised to a comfortable victory in Rivers as the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) declared candidates of the party winners of the three Senate seats in the state.

Rivers election: Governor Wike leads in 8 of 10 LGAs announced by INEC

Rivers election: Governor Wike leads in 8 of 10 LGAs announced by INEC

Politics

6 years ago

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP)'s Governor Nyesom Wike has reportedly been leading in eight of ten local government areas where Independence National Election Commission has announced their result.

Tinubu reacts to APC's endorsement of Lawan as 9th Senate president, says party discipline must hold

Tinubu reacts to APC's endorsement of Lawan as 9th Senate president, says party discipline must hold

Politics

6 years ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC) national leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu, has said that party discipline would be upheld in addressing the leadership tussle of the 9th National Assembly.

EU removes Nigeria from list of high-risk countries in money laundering

EU removes Nigeria from list of high-risk countries in money laundering

Nigeria

6 years ago

The Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) has vowed to take a tough action and begin man hunt on people facing crimes bordering on money laundering and terrorism financing.

All testimonies there are from hacked accounts - Nigerian man exposes fake online Kia Rio Splash promo

All testimonies there are from hacked accounts - Nigerian man exposes fake online Kia Rio Splash promo

Ask Legit

6 years ago

Amid rising rate of suspicious ponzi schemes advertised across the social media, a concerned Nigerian lawyer and certified crime manager, has warned members of the public against financial engagement with fraudulent Kia promo.

Tension as PDP rejects Kano re-run election, tells INEC to declare its candidate Abba Yusuf winner

Tension as PDP rejects Kano re-run election, tells INEC to declare its candidate Abba Yusuf winner

Nigeria

6 years ago

Moved by the gross breaches of electoral law, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that no election was held in Kano, calling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare its candidate winner.

Ex-VC gives crucial advice to President Buhari, highlights how FG can revive education sector

Ex-VC gives crucial advice to President Buhari, highlights how FG can revive education sector

Nigeria

6 years ago

Prof. Charles Ayo, a former vice chancellor of Covenant University, Ota, has advised President Muhammadu Buhari to focus on creating greater access to quality education in the country during his second term in office.

President Buhari's 84-year-old sister reportedly treks 100m to vote in Daura

President Buhari's 84-year-old sister reportedly treks 100m to vote in Daura

Nigeria

6 years ago

Hajiya Rakiya Adamu-Amadodo, the 84 year-old surviving elder sister of President Muhammad Buhari, on Saturday, March 9, discharged her civic duties by casting her vote during the gubernatorial and state Assembly elections.

Rahaman Abiola