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; +2348078943317.

1251 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

New debt trap: China allegedly mounts pressure on Nepal with BRI offer

New debt trap: China allegedly mounts pressure on Nepal with BRI offer

2 years ago

"They're using coercive tactics": New report accuses China of weaponising media for propaganda

"They're using coercive tactics": New report accuses China of weaponising media...

2 years ago

Fresh worry as China accused of targeting disinformation towards Taiwan

Fresh worry as China accused of targeting disinformation towards Taiwan

2 years ago

Queen Elizabeth II: UK lawmakers fume over invitation of China to monarch's funeral

Queen Elizabeth II: UK lawmakers fume over invitation of China to monarch's fune...

2 years ago

Roof of the world: Worry over China's continued maltreatment of Tibet

Roof of the world: Worry over China's continued maltreatment of Tibet

2 years ago

It's no longer possible: Afghan students in US fear home return under Taliban rules

It's no longer possible: Afghan students in US fear home return under Taliban ru...

3 years ago

It was never heard from again: Missing World War II aircraft found after 77 years, it crashed in 1945

It was never heard from again: Missing World War II aircraft found after 77 years, it crashed in 1945

A missing C-46 transport aircraft used for the World War II (WW II) has been found in the Himalayas, a mountain range in Asia separating the plains of India.

Taliban takeover: How over 6,400 journalists in Afghanistan lost their jobs - Report shows

Taliban takeover: How over 6,400 journalists in Afghanistan lost their jobs - Report shows

Over 231 media organisations have shut down in Afghanistan, with not less than 6,400 Afgan journalists losing their jobs since the Taliban took over government.

COVID-19: Joy as Saudi lifts suspension of direct entry for travellers from 6 countries

COVID-19: Joy as Saudi lifts suspension of direct entry for travellers from 6 countries

The Saudi Arabia government has lifted the travel restrictions placed on the expats of some countries including India and Pakistan over the COVID-19 surge.

Coronavirus: Joy as bank agrees to loan top country $1.5 billion to buy COVID-19 vaccines

Coronavirus: Joy as bank agrees to loan top country $1.5 billion to buy COVID-19 vaccines

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Thursday, November 25, approved the Asian country India's $1.5 billion loan request for the purchase of COVID-19 vaccines.

Afghanistan enmeshed in human rights crisis as over 30 cases of attack on journalists recorded

Afghanistan enmeshed in human rights crisis as over 30 cases of attack on journalists recorded

Afghan Journalists' Union president Masroor Lufti old media that over 30 cases of violence against journalists have been recorded since the Taliban takeover.

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