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

Fact-check: Does sleeping without light help fight disease, boost intelligence as claimed in Whatsapp message?

Fact-check: Does sleeping without light help fight disease, boost intelligence as claimed in Whatsapp message?

Ask Legit

3 years ago

Taliban takeover: FG finally reveals why Nigeria isn't carrying out evacuation in Afghanistan

Taliban takeover: FG finally reveals why Nigeria isn't carrying out evacuation in Afghanistan

World

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

Politics

3 years ago

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

Politics

3 years ago

Taliban takeover: Atrocities continue in Afghanistan amid rising attacks, human rights violations

Taliban takeover: Atrocities continue in Afghanistan amid rising attacks, human rights violations

World

3 years ago

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

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

Politics

3 years ago

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

Politics

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.

Why I refused to sponsor CAN building with govt funds though I'm a Christian, Obasanjo

Why I refused to sponsor CAN building with govt funds though I'm a Christian, Obasanjo

People

3 years ago

Former president of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Mattew Obasanjo, has revealed that he refused to invest the government funds in CAN despite that he is a Christian.

Explainer: How to do news monitoring with Google, Facebook in digital media age

Explainer: How to do news monitoring with Google, Facebook in digital media age

People

3 years ago

One of the units witnessing change in journalism is news monitoring and sourcing department, as digital news outlets now heavily rely on social media platforms.

Young man with cerebral palsy develops money transfer payment app; many celebrate Him

Young man with cerebral palsy develops money transfer payment app; many celebrate Him

People

3 years ago

Edmund Owusu is a young Ghanaian with a physical disability who has developed a payment application for the transfer of money from bank account to a mobile.

Woman who was unable to pay rent receives N78m donation after pretending to be struggling mum

Woman who was unable to pay rent receives N78m donation after pretending to be struggling mum

People

3 years ago

Dasha Kelly raised over N78 million from well-wishers after claiming that she and 'her kids' were facing eviction. She clarified that she is only the sitter.

Olusegun Obasanjo: 3 times ex-president respects tradition, bows before kings in photos

Olusegun Obasanjo: 3 times ex-president respects tradition, bows before kings in photos

People

3 years ago

Chief Olusegun Obasanjo, former president of Nigeria, became the subject of social media conversation after kneeling down to greet Olu of Warri, Atuwatse III.

Marwa rider who sold his tricycle after wife gave birth to triplet prematurely seeks help

Marwa rider who sold his tricycle after wife gave birth to triplet prematurely seeks help

People

3 years ago

Poor father of 6, Thomas Iorliam Terlumun, had to sell his tricycle (Keke Napep) to pay hospital bills after his wife gave birth to a set of triplets in Abuja.

Reno Omokri makes questionable claims about Dangote and Forbes ranking

Reno Omokri makes questionable claims about Dangote and Forbes ranking

Money

3 years ago

Reno Omokri, a former presidential aide, in a Facebook post on Tuesday, August 10, claimed Nigerian business mogul, Aliko Dangote, was ranked 25th by Forbes.

Fact-check: Reno Omokri goofed; FG purchased Tucano jets at $423m, not $593m

Fact-check: Reno Omokri goofed; FG purchased Tucano jets at $423m, not $593m

People

3 years ago

UK-based Nigerian preacher, Reno Omokri, in a Facebook post on August 16, claimed that “Nigeria bought 12 Super Tucano jets from the U.S for $593 million.”

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