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

Why we're negotiating with bandits - Northern governor discloses, says "it's not a failure"

Why we're negotiating with bandits - Northern governor discloses, says "it's not...

4 years ago

Kagara: Why bandits haven't released schoolboys, teachers to Niger govt, secret source discloses

Kagara: Why bandits haven't released schoolboys, teachers to Niger govt, secret...

4 years ago

COVID-19: Top country promises to support Myanmar with humanitarian assistance after coup

COVID-19: Top country promises to support Myanmar with humanitarian assistance a...

4 years ago

Just in: Fear in Rivers as gunmen kidnap top traditional ruler, university lecturer; whereabouts still unknown

Just in: Fear in Rivers as gunmen kidnap top traditional ruler, university lectu...

4 years ago

Kagara in pictures: Terrible state of govt school where students were kidnapped, Nigerians react

Kagara in pictures: Terrible state of govt school where students were kidnapped,...

4 years ago

Nigerian Air Force reacts to military plane crash, discloses number of onboard casualties

Nigerian Air Force reacts to military plane crash, discloses number of onboard c...

4 years ago

Abuja crash: Tragic scenes of military plane which killed 7 NAF personnel as Nigerians grief

Abuja crash: Tragic scenes of military plane which killed 7 NAF personnel as Nigerians grief

King Air 350 crashed at the Abuja airport as announced by minister of aviation Hardi Sirka on Sunday, February 21, who disclosed that people lost their lives.

Orlu: Why we invited soldiers to arrest some church leaders, Governor Uzodinma speaks

Orlu: Why we invited soldiers to arrest some church leaders, Governor Uzodinma speaks

Imo state governor, Hope Uzodinma, said some church leaders were arrested by the army in Orlu because they were being used by IPOB for nefarious activities.

Tears as military plane fatally crashes at Abuja airport, many souls lost

Tears as military plane fatally crashes at Abuja airport, many souls lost

A military aircraft named King Air 350 has crashed at the Abuja airport, minister of aviation Hardi Sirka announced on Sunday, February 21, as many souls died.

Why I invited soldiers to Orlu, Governor Uzodinma finally speaks, tackles IPOB

Why I invited soldiers to Orlu, Governor Uzodinma finally speaks, tackles IPOB

Imo state governor, Hope Uzodinma, said the military personnel were invited by the government to Orlu town to curb the excess of the IPOB, a proscribed group.

It's never too late: Atiku urges FG to privatise economy, sell refineries and other national assets

It's never too late: Atiku urges FG to privatise economy, sell refineries and other national assets

Former vice president Atiku Abubakar said full deregulation of the oil and gas sector, amongst other sectors, will help deliver greater service and efficiency.

Farmer/herdsmen crisis: Ogun monarch cries out days after Abiodun's visit to Buhari in Abuja

Farmer/herdsmen crisis: Ogun monarch cries out days after Abiodun's visit to Buhari in Abuja

Fulani herdsmen under the aegis of Miyetti Allah association have written to eight Yewaland communities in the state, telling them to expect fresh attacks.

Ranching: US grows Nigerian economy, shares beautiful photos of dairy farm in Ekiti

Ranching: US grows Nigerian economy, shares beautiful photos of dairy farm in Ekiti

In a post on Twitter and Instagram on Monday, February 15, the US mission in Nigeria posted the picture of its dairy farm situated in the heart of Ikun, Ekiti.

PDP leaders hold secret meeting with Abdulsalam, Babangida; pictures give hints of discussion

PDP leaders hold secret meeting with Abdulsalam, Babangida; pictures give hints of discussion

In a fence-mending move ahead of the 2023 general election, leaders of the Peoples Democratic Party on Friday, February 18, met with General Ibrahim Babangida.

Breaking: Pastor Adeboye calls for release of Leah Sharibu, says "we shall not relent"

Breaking: Pastor Adeboye calls for release of Leah Sharibu, says "we shall not relent"

Enoch Adeboye, founder and the general overseer of the Redeem Christians Church of God (RCCG) on Friday, February 19, called for the release of Leah Sharibu.

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