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

2023: I have enormous respect for him - Wike makes U-turn on attacking Tinubu

2023: I have enormous respect for him - Wike makes U-turn on attacking Tinubu

4 years ago

Herder-farmer crisis: Tinubu silent because he doesn't want to lose his cap, Sani

Herder-farmer crisis: Tinubu silent because he doesn't want to lose his cap, San...

4 years ago

History made as Nigeria unveils its first electric car; FG says more to dominate market by 2025

History made as Nigeria unveils its first electric car; FG says more to dominate...

4 years ago

Nigeria may not recover from economic and security woes 50 years after Buhari govt - Fayose

Nigeria may not recover from economic and security woes 50 years after Buhari go...

4 years ago

Why are we running backwards? - Nigerians kick over CBN's ban on cryptocurrency

Why are we running backwards? - Nigerians kick over CBN's ban on cryptocurrency

4 years ago

Video shows Kwara APC members throwing chairs at state meeting; Nigerians says "they left brooms"

Video shows Kwara APC members throwing chairs at state meeting; Nigerians says "...

4 years ago

Anxiety as Kano bans top Islamic preacher, shuts his mosque over inciting sermons

Anxiety as Kano bans top Islamic preacher, shuts his mosque over inciting sermons

In an attempt to forestall a breach of peace, Kano government has banned one of the state's popular Islamic cleric, Abduljabbar Nasiru Kabara over bad sermons.

Just in: Tears as ex-lawmaker and philanthropist Maikano Rabiu dies of COVID-19

Just in: Tears as ex-lawmaker and philanthropist Maikano Rabiu dies of COVID-19

A philanthropist and former member of the House of Representatives, Alhaji Abdullahi Maikano Rabiu, passed away on Thursday aged 77 of COVID-19 complications.

Buhari must consider regional autonomy to tackle security challenges - Ex-DSS director Amachree

Buhari must consider regional autonomy to tackle security challenges - Ex-DSS director Amachree

Speaking on Channels TV, Dennis Amachree who served as assistant director of the SSS said federal government must intensify efforts to solve security crisis.

Ile Arugubo: Kwara state govt demolishes Saraki's land at 2am despite court order

Ile Arugubo: Kwara state govt demolishes Saraki's land at 2am despite court order

Hours after the court order, a bulldozer said to belong to the Kwara government moved to the premises between 2:25 am and 4:20 and pulled down the structures.

Somori: Police give details of how notorious cult leader terrorising Ogun communities was killed

Somori: Police give details of how notorious cult leader terrorising Ogun communities was killed

Owolabi Oludipe aka Somori met his Waterloo on Sunday, January 31, after police operatives and his men engaged in a gun duel in Odogbolu area of Ogun state.

Popular cleric Sheik Gumi makes big prediction on banditry in north

Popular cleric Sheik Gumi makes big prediction on banditry in north

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has said efforts have been intensified to find a long-lasting solution to the farmer-herder crisis in Zamfara and other states in the north.

Party registration: APC chieftain Akande tackles creation of Buni-led caretaker committee

Party registration: APC chieftain Akande tackles creation of Buni-led caretaker committee

Speaking at the APC registration exercise, ex-Osun governor Akande described the creation of the national planning committee as an "indefensible aberration."

Famine alert: FG releases list of states, communities to experience drought in 2021

Famine alert: FG releases list of states, communities to experience drought in 2021

Minister of aviation, Hadi Sirika, said states including Sokoto, Kebbi, Yobe and Borno may experience a brief spell of drought between June and July in 2021.

FG declares 5 states, 22 local govt areas COVID-19 high-risk

FG declares 5 states, 22 local govt areas COVID-19 high-risk

Addressing pressmen during a media briefing in Abuja, the national coordinator of PTF, Dr Sani Aliyu warned Nigerians against travelling to the affected states.

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