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.

1034 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Pictures show Joe Biden appearing to wear bulletproof vest during inauguration

Pictures show Joe Biden appearing to wear bulletproof vest during inauguration

4 years ago

Changing the narratives: Meet 3 Nigerians in Joe Biden's cabinet (photos)

Changing the narratives: Meet 3 Nigerians in Joe Biden's cabinet (photos)

4 years ago

House finally passes resolution to remove Trump for fanning "flames of violence"

House finally passes resolution to remove Trump for fanning "flames of violence"

4 years ago

Act of revenge? Trump goes violent on his VP, blocks access to White House amid possible removal

Act of revenge? Trump goes violent on his VP, blocks access to White House amid possible removal

4 years ago

Trump gets "more facts" to overturn Biden's projected win as "98% of voters" don't want him to concede defeat

Trump gets "more facts" to overturn Biden's projected win as "98% of voters" don't want him to concede defeat

4 years ago

Explainer: This is what Trump's win in Alaska will do for Biden's projected victory (photo)

Explainer: This is what Trump's win in Alaska will do for Biden's projected victory (photo)

4 years ago

Breaking: We're on road to victory - Trump says, threatens to head to Supreme Court over "fraud"

Breaking: We're on road to victory - Trump says, threatens to head to Supreme Court over "fraud"

4 years ago

After fuming earlier at what he termed vote stealing, Donald Trump has thanked his supporters for the tremendous support and expressed confidence in victory.

We will never let them do it - Trump fumes, alleges votes cast after polls closed as Biden leads

We will never let them do it - Trump fumes, alleges votes cast after polls closed as Biden leads

4 years ago

The counting of US election is still ongoing with Donald Trump fuming over what he termed as "vote-stealing" as Joe Biden leads in the results released so far.

US election: We've identified them - Police issue warning to rioters "willing to cause damage"

US election: We've identified them - Police issue warning to rioters "willing to cause damage"

4 years ago

In a statement on Monday, NYPD chief of department, Terence Monahan, said police officers are braced up for the possibility of riot and looting after the polls.

Your generation can create new normal - Obama on why American youths should vote Biden (video)

Your generation can create new normal - Obama on why American youths should vote Biden (video)

4 years ago

Barack Obama, in a speech he made in Philadelphia, said he knows former VPJoe Biden more than almost anybody and he believes he will make a good president.

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