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

Off-circle polls: Rebuilding confidence in Nigeria's electoral democracy by Olasupo Abideen

Off-circle polls: Rebuilding confidence in Nigeria's electoral democracy by Olasupo Abideen

a year ago

Never Again: More trouble for Saraki, PDP as Kwara Okada riders reject campaign souvenirs

Never Again: More trouble for Saraki, PDP as Kwara Okada riders reject campaign souvenirs

2 years ago

2023 Elections: Senator Nwaogu tells Abia women to support Tinubu/Shettima ticket; "follow who knows road"

2023 Elections: Senator Nwaogu tells Abia women to support Tinubu/Shettima ticket; "follow who knows road"

2 years ago

2023: Group congratulates Faleke on appointment as secretary of APC presidential campaign council

2023: Group congratulates Faleke on appointment as secretary of APC presidential campaign council

3 years ago

APC presidential primaries: Your victory a step towards 2023 success, Senator Nwaogu congratulates Tinubu

APC presidential primaries: Your victory a step towards 2023 success, Senator Nwaogu congratulates Tinubu

3 years ago

Do you forget your NIN? Here are 5 steps to follow in case of lost, misplaced NIN slip

Do you forget your NIN? Here are 5 steps to follow in case of lost, misplaced NIN slip

3 years ago

Buhari has done worse to AK-47-wielding bandits than declaring them terrorists, Garba Shehu

Buhari has done worse to AK-47-wielding bandits than declaring them terrorists, Garba Shehu

3 years ago

Presidential aide, Garba Shehu, said President Muhammadu Buhari administration "has done worse to the arms-wielding bandits than being declared as terrorists."

Presidency tackles Ortom, Opens up on Buhari "accepting" invite to be Boko Haram negotiator

Presidency tackles Ortom, Opens up on Buhari "accepting" invite to be Boko Haram negotiator

3 years ago

Presidential aide Garba Shehu described as "tautological" the recent allegations of "Fulanization" by Governor Samuel Ortom against President Muhammadu Buhari.

PDP leadership crisis: Drama as Secondus barred from attending caucus meeting

PDP leadership crisis: Drama as Secondus barred from attending caucus meeting

3 years ago

The leadership crisis in the PDP on Friday, August 27, took another dimension as Prince Uche Secondus faced what looked like another plot to finally unseat him.

US retaliates terror attacks on its 13 soldiers at Kabul airport, launches drone strike against ISK

US retaliates terror attacks on its 13 soldiers at Kabul airport, launches drone strike against ISK

3 years ago

The United States military has launched the first attack against the Islamic State since the deadly terror attacks outside Kabul airport that left many dead.

He needs psychiatric examination: Tension as Miyetti Allah reacts to emir's eviction notice to herdsmen

He needs psychiatric examination: Tension as Miyetti Allah reacts to emir's eviction notice to herdsmen

4 years ago

Miyetti Allah, speaking through his president Abdullahi Bodejo, submitted that Emir Abbas Njidda of Muri Emirate in Taraba needs "psychiatric examination."

Police arrest lady supplying arms to bandits with N24m; she is wife to notorious killer herder

Police arrest lady supplying arms to bandits with N24m; she is wife to notorious killer herder

4 years ago

A 27-year-old woman, Aisha Nura, suspected to be the arms supplier to bandits in Katsina state has been arrested by the security operatives with N24 million.

Hisbah: Kano Moral Police arrests "pharmacist" for taking lady who came to buy drug to his home

Hisbah: Kano Moral Police arrests "pharmacist" for taking lady who came to buy drug to his home

4 years ago

A man identified as Yahaya Zakari has found himself in the dragnet of Kano state moral police Hisbah after taking a woman to his home at Sabuwar Gandu area.

APC congress: Cracks as exercise suspended in Zamfara, Kwara, Anambra; faction emerges in Rivers, others

APC congress: Cracks as exercise suspended in Zamfara, Kwara, Anambra; faction emerges in Rivers, others

4 years ago

On Friday, July 30, the APC announced that the congressional exercise will be put on hold in Zamfara, Kwara and Anambra, though another date will be announced.

Anxiety, confusion as court suspends APC ward congresses; 2 factions at loggerhead

Anxiety, confusion as court suspends APC ward congresses; 2 factions at loggerhead

4 years ago

The ongoing APC ward congress has been hit by a huge setback in Bayelsa state following a court pronouncement suspending the exercise which is holding today.

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