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

BREAKING: Another southwest governor meets President Buhari over herdsmen's atrocities

BREAKING: Another southwest governor meets President Buhari over herdsmen's atro...

4 years ago

Fear as court delivers judgement on suit seeking arrest of new Ohanaeze Ndigbo leaders

Fear as court delivers judgement on suit seeking arrest of new Ohanaeze Ndigbo l...

4 years ago

Kagara abduction: They're not bandits - Fear grips Niger as senator discloses identity of kidnappers

Kagara abduction: They're not bandits - Fear grips Niger as senator discloses id...

4 years ago

Kagara abduction: Babangida's daughter identifies 4 causes and solutions to kidnapping

Kagara abduction: Babangida's daughter identifies 4 causes and solutions to kidn...

4 years ago

Sack him: Crisis brews in APC as Buhari told to remove controversial minister Lai Mohammed

Sack him: Crisis brews in APC as Buhari told to remove controversial minister La...

4 years ago

Why you must appoint new police IG, PDP governors write Buhari over Adamu's replacement

Why you must appoint new police IG, PDP governors write Buhari over Adamu's repl...

4 years ago

After Senate visit, service chiefs declare war on Boko Haram, disclose plans to end insecurity

After Senate visit, service chiefs declare war on Boko Haram, disclose plans to end insecurity

The service chiefs have declared war on Boko Haram after their Senate visit and vowed to bring their experiences in the theatre of war to improve security.

Where is AK-47? Anger as defence minister tells Nigerians to "stand and face" armed bandits in viral video

Where is AK-47? Anger as defence minister tells Nigerians to "stand and face" armed bandits in viral video

Major-Gen Bashir Salihi Magashi, Nigeria's minister of defence, has struck the anger cord of Nigerians after telling them to "stand and face" armed bandits.

Anxiety in Niger as kidnappers release video of abducted travellers, demand N500m ransom

Anxiety in Niger as kidnappers release video of abducted travellers, demand N500m ransom

A tragic video of travellers kidnapped on Sunday in Niger has been released by the criminal pack. The commuters begged the government to secure their freedom.

List: Ihejirika, Omisore, other high-profile defections to APC in 1 week with photos

All thanks to its membership registration and revalidation exercise, the ruling APC has been receiving new members including former governor Gbenga Daniel.

New sheriff in town: 5 amazing facts about Magu's successor as EFCC boss Abdulrasheed Bawa

New sheriff in town: 5 amazing facts about Magu's successor as EFCC boss Abdulrasheed Bawa

40-year-old Malam Abdulrasheed Bawa, the incoming EFCC boss, holds a B.Sc degree in Economics. He also holds a Masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy.

EFCC chairmanship by region: List of men who have headed anti-graft agency as Bawa takes over

EFCC chairmanship by region: List of men who have headed anti-graft agency as Bawa takes over

40-year-old Abdulrasheed Bawa will take over as the EFCC chairman, becoming the 6th man to head the anti-graft agency which was established in 2003 by Obasanjo.

ANALYSIS: How Gbenga Daniels' defection in Ogun will shake, affect PDP and APC

ANALYSIS: How Gbenga Daniels' defection in Ogun will shake, affect PDP and APC

Chief Otunba Daniel, a two-term former governor of Ogun state, has defected to the APC putting the PDP household in dismay ahead of the 2023 general election.

I was shocked: Magu reacts to Bawa's appointment as EFCC boss, speaks on justice and allegations

I was shocked: Magu reacts to Bawa's appointment as EFCC boss, speaks on justice and allegations

Ibrahim Magu's lawyer, Tosin Ojaomo, who spoke on Channels TV on Tuesday, February 16, said he was shocked by the appointment of Abdulrasheed Bawa as EFCC boss.

Abdulrasheed Bawa: Anxiety as EFCC speaks on corruption allegation against Magu's successor

Abdulrasheed Bawa: Anxiety as EFCC speaks on corruption allegation against Magu's successor

In a statement on Tuesday, EFCC described the allegation of Abdulrasheed Bawa diverting 224 trucks as "illogical", maintaining that he has no corruption record.

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