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

Ajebo Hustlers solidifies artistry with Kpos Lifestyle Vol 1 by Emmanuel Daraloye

Ajebo Hustlers solidifies artistry with Kpos Lifestyle Vol 1 by Emmanuel Daraloye

Music

3 years ago

School leaver who couldn't secure job begins business with N34k; now making huge profit

School leaver who couldn't secure job begins business with N34k; now making huge profit

People

3 years ago

I dream to provide electricity for African nations, outsmart Tesla; 18-yr-old robots genius Joshua Olaiya

I dream to provide electricity for African nations, outsmart Tesla; 18-yr-old robots genius Joshua Olaiya

People

3 years ago

Couple gives birth to twins with rare black and white skin colours, adorable photos surface online

Couple gives birth to twins with rare black and white skin colours, adorable photos surface online

World

3 years ago

Bride steals show as she confidently raps during wedding reception; groom hypes her in viral video

Bride steals show as she confidently raps during wedding reception; groom hypes her in viral video

People

3 years ago

Security guard whose leg was amputated after road accident begs from sickbed; needs help to pay hospital bill

Security guard whose leg was amputated after road accident begs from sickbed; needs help to pay hospital bill

People

3 years ago

Clemency Bunu: Support 14-yr-old boy who begs on street after losing his parents to get wheelchair

Clemency Bunu: Support 14-yr-old boy who begs on street after losing his parents to get wheelchair

People

3 years ago

14-year-old Clemency Bunu, a native of Kogi, became an orphan five years ago after his mum was involved in a road crash that claimed her life. He is an orphan.

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

Politics

3 years ago

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

Lady gets 300k to boost her business from person she "casually" told her needs; shares photo of alert

Lady gets 300k to boost her business from person she "casually" told her needs; shares photo of alert

People

3 years ago

Adebiyi Adeife Olajumoke, popularly known as Sisi Bella Organics, said she received the money from a man he "mentioned casually" her needs to some days ago.

Explainer: Easy steps to get verified on Facebook, Twitter as a journalist & individual

Explainer: Easy steps to get verified on Facebook, Twitter as a journalist & individual

People

3 years ago

Twitter and Facebook are arguably the most popular of these social media platforms, based on the number of monetizable and active users according to Statista.

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

Politics

3 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

Politics

3 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

Politics

3 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

Politics

3 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.

Termites eat elderly couple's N181k they saved in metallic piggy bank for 3 years

Termites eat elderly couple's N181k they saved in metallic piggy bank for 3 years

People

3 years ago

A Ugandan elderly couple recently opened their metallic case and discovered that the KSh 48k they have been saving for three years has been chewed by termites.

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