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.

1251 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Joy as first picture of Kagaraboys after their release emerges; APC sends crucial message

Joy as first picture of Kagaraboys after their release emerges; APC sends crucia...

4 years ago

Sunday Igboho speaks after attempted DSS arrest; sends warning to FG over Gumi, Shekau

Sunday Igboho speaks after attempted DSS arrest; sends warning to FG over Gumi,...

4 years ago

FreeDawisu: Outrage as social media explodes over sack, arrest of Ganduje's media aide for criticising Buhari

FreeDawisu: Outrage as social media explodes over sack, arrest of Ganduje's medi...

4 years ago

Fear as Ganduje orders closure of 4 Kano institutions; students told to vacate campuses

Fear as Ganduje orders closure of 4 Kano institutions; students told to vacate c...

4 years ago

DSS finally speaks on "arresting" Yoruba activist Sunday in Ibadan

DSS finally speaks on "arresting" Yoruba activist Sunday in Ibadan

4 years ago

Who is Sunday Igboho? 7 facts about Yoruba activist threatening herders to leave Ibarapa (photo, video)

Who is Sunday Igboho? 7 facts about Yoruba activist threatening herders to leave...

4 years ago

Face bandits: Social media reacts as DSS, police attempted to arrest Sunday Igboho; video goes viral

Face bandits: Social media reacts as DSS, police attempted to arrest Sunday Igboho; video goes viral

Since the video of the attempted arrest of Sunday Igboho went viral, Nigerians on social media have been contributing their opinions, especially on Twitter.

Drama as police, DSS attempt to arrest Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho; Video emerges online

Drama as police, DSS attempt to arrest Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho; Video emerges online

There was a panic in Ibadan on Friday, February 26, when operatives of the Nigerian police the Department of State Security attempted to arrest Sunday Igboho.

Sunday Igboho: He stood when big men were indoor - Fayose warns against arresting activist

Sunday Igboho: He stood when big men were indoor - Fayose warns against arresting activist

Former Ekiti state governor Ayo Fayose has warned against arresting popular Yoruba activist, Sunday Igboho, arguing that he stood when big men were indoor.

Why we are taking loans, FG finally clears air amid criticism, gives two reasons

Why we are taking loans, FG finally clears air amid criticism, gives two reasons

Minister of finance, budget and national planning, Hajia Zainab Ahmed, on Thursday, February 25, Ahmed justified the federal government's continuous borrowings.

2023: Intrigues as Fayose speaks on Tinubu's rumoured presidency ambition, says "he's a leader"

2023: Intrigues as Fayose speaks on Tinubu's rumoured presidency ambition, says "he's a leader"

Former governor of Ekiti state, Ayodele Peter Fayose, said he has not lost hope in becoming the president of Nigeria in the future if the opportunity comes.

BREAKING: Buhari holds closed-door meeting with AGF Malami and new EFCC boss Bawa

BREAKING: Buhari holds closed-door meeting with AGF Malami and new EFCC boss Bawa

President Muhammadu Buhari is holding a closed-door meeting with Abdulrasheed Bawa, new boss of the EFCC, with justice minister Abubakar Malami also present.

Lam-Adesina: Former rep and ex-Oyo governor's son defects to APC

Lam-Adesina: Former rep and ex-Oyo governor's son defects to APC

A former lawmaker representing Ibadan North East/South East federal constituency, Dapo Lam-Adesina, has rejoined APC after meeting with leaders of the party.

ANALYSIS: Ransom, 2 top demands bandits may table before govt before releasing Kagara students

ANALYSIS: Ransom, 2 top demands bandits may table before govt before releasing Kagara students

Kagara darted into the spotlight after suspected bandits on Tuesday, February 16, stormed the government college, shot sporadically, and abducted students.

War of words as Nigerian farmers break silence after allegation they also carry AK-47 like herders

War of words as Nigerian farmers break silence after allegation they also carry AK-47 like herders

Benue farmers have denied carrying AK-47 like criminal herders after Plateau governor Simon Lalong's submission that they also bear firearms for self-defence.

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