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.

1251 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Fact-check: Between Theophilus Ogunlesi & Olujimi Akinkugbe, this is Nigeria's first professor of medicine

Fact-check: Between Theophilus Ogunlesi & Olujimi Akinkugbe, this is Nigeria's f...

3 years ago

Emotional moment man who got lost after leaving home to buy rice returns after 47 years

Emotional moment man who got lost after leaving home to buy rice returns after 4...

3 years ago

Young lady begging men to marry her in viral skit says she got 300 DMs, plans to go for all dates

Young lady begging men to marry her in viral skit says she got 300 DMs, plans to...

3 years ago

Olawumi Banmore: Mother of 2 selling food to survive needs help to beat breast cancer

Olawumi Banmore: Mother of 2 selling food to survive needs help to beat breast c...

3 years ago

Joy as couple once told they would never have kids finally blessed with adorable twins

Joy as couple once told they would never have kids finally blessed with adorable...

3 years ago

Kind teacher uses his money to offer scholarships to poor children who can't afford schools

Kind teacher uses his money to offer scholarships to poor children who can't aff...

3 years ago

US Mission hails Nigerian-born Ogunbowale, Antetokounmpo after leading their teams to NBA final victory

US Mission hails Nigerian-born Ogunbowale, Antetokounmpo after leading their teams to NBA final victory

The duo of Giannis Antetokounmpo and Arike Ogunbowale has been praised by the US Mission in Nigeria following their impressive NBA run on Tuesday, July 20.

FACT-CHECK: Does laptop/PC radiation cause skin cancer and infertility? Here is the truth

FACT-CHECK: Does laptop/PC radiation cause skin cancer and infertility? Here is the truth

A Facebook user recently claimed that resting a laptop computer on the thigh or bare skin is hazardous to health and can lead to skin cancer due to radiation.

Pastor arrested for diverting church’s N15m for his PhD and enlisting wife on church’s payroll

Pastor arrested for diverting church’s N15m for his PhD and enlisting wife on church’s payroll

Pastor Omosebi Fred Adeola has been dragged before the Abuja court by the anti-graft agency EFCC over alleged diversion of church's fund tuning over N15million.

Moment Nigerian governor captures thugs robbing motorists at daylight in Lagos traffic, photos go viral

Moment Nigerian governor captures thugs robbing motorists at daylight in Lagos traffic, photos go viral

The fight against criminalities in Lagos earned a massive victory as three machete-carrying thugs were arrested by Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu in Ojota axis.

He inspired many with his advocacy: US mourns Sound Sultan, shares photos of late singer

He inspired many with his advocacy: US mourns Sound Sultan, shares photos of late singer

The US consulate in Nigeria has extolled the virtues of Sound Sultan, describing the late singer/rapper as a good ambassador to youths on election engagement.

Man working at car wash returns bag of cash he found while heading to work

Man working at car wash returns bag of cash he found while heading to work

An honest washing bay attendant only identified as Obeng reportedly returned an undisclosed amount of money he found in a nearby market while heading to work.

Man lands in prison after using juju to collect N45k from Oyinbo lady; he presented himself as herbalist

Man lands in prison after using juju to collect N45k from Oyinbo lady; he presented himself as herbalist

A young Nigerian hairstylist based in Abuja identified as Dennis has been jailed for five months after being convicted of duping a woman under false pretence.

Picture shows Osinbajo holding umbrella to cover himself, 2 others during rain; Nigerians say he's humble

Picture shows Osinbajo holding umbrella to cover himself, 2 others during rain; Nigerians say he's humble

In a picture that has become the talk of the social media space, the vice president, dressed in ash cloth adorned by his emblematic Awo cap, held an umbrella.

FACT-CHECK: "BBC News Nigeria" Facebook page inviting people to invest is fake and fraudulent

FACT-CHECK: "BBC News Nigeria" Facebook page inviting people to invest is fake and fraudulent

A fraudulent group which identified itself as “CROWD 1” has been calling Nigerians to “register and invest” their money, promising higher Return on Investment.

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