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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.

1014 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Man steals money from his landlord to build own house, slammed with 18 month jail after arrest

Man steals money from his landlord to build own house, slammed with 18 month jail after arrest

People

4 years ago

COVID-19: India overtakes US in total vaccine doses given despite casualties

COVID-19: India overtakes US in total vaccine doses given despite casualties

People

4 years ago

COVID-19: China, US differ over fresh probe into origin of pandemic

COVID-19: China, US differ over fresh probe into origin of pandemic

Nigeria

4 years ago

Emilio Flores Marquez: Guinness Records confirms 112-year-old as world's oldest man

Emilio Flores Marquez: Guinness Records confirms 112-year-old as world's oldest man

People

4 years ago

Proud mum Aisha Buhari celebrates daughter after bagging distinction in photography, shares adorable photos

Proud mum Aisha Buhari celebrates daughter after bagging distinction in photography, shares adorable photos

People

4 years ago

Man turns down over 60 offers to sell 3-bedroom family house surrounded by multibillion construction project

Man turns down over 60 offers to sell 3-bedroom family house surrounded by multibillion construction project

People

4 years ago

ANALYSIS: How #Twitterban, Koo emergence can allow Nigeria to explore its tech space among other benefits

ANALYSIS: How #Twitterban, Koo emergence can allow Nigeria to explore its tech space among other benefits

People

4 years ago

With the emergence of the Koo app following the ban on Twitter by the Nigerian government, the country's tech space can benefit and explore its potentials.

From class to farmland: How agriculture is saving Nigerian youths from massive unemployment crisis (feature)

From class to farmland: How agriculture is saving Nigerian youths from massive unemployment crisis (feature)

Money

4 years ago

With the unemployment rate in Nigeria now estimated to be 32.5% in 2021 Q2, many Nigerian graduates are now faced with the option of embracing agriculture.

Man with over 100 children, 15 wives dies; family wants his legacy in Guinness Book of Records

Man with over 100 children, 15 wives dies; family wants his legacy in Guinness Book of Records

People

4 years ago

Family of the late Torgbui Asilenu have expressed interest in having their father who had 15 wives and over 100 kids included in the Guinness Book of Records.

Help 37-yr-old Abiodun Okelola beat kidney problem; he needs 15m for transplant

Help 37-yr-old Abiodun Okelola beat kidney problem; he needs 15m for transplant

People

4 years ago

37-year-old Osun state-born Abiodun Lukmon Okelola who was diagnosed with grade III chronic kidney in January 2020 is seeking help from kind-hearted Nigerians.

First-class graduate who sold bread on street for a living finally secures job with reputable company

First-class graduate who sold bread on street for a living finally secures job with reputable company

People

4 years ago

A former bread seller, Evelyn, who graduated with first-class in Procurement and Logistics from tertiary, has finally landed a job and will start work on Monday

Woman arrested during EndSARS protest gives birth in prison; emotional pictures go viral

Woman arrested during EndSARS protest gives birth in prison; emotional pictures go viral

People

4 years ago

According to Nigerian activist, Omoyele Sowore, Kemisola Ogunniyi was arrested by the police operatives in Ondo in October 2020 during the EndSARS protest.

It's time for them to go: Woman with world's longest nails finally cuts them for first time in 30 years

It's time for them to go: Woman with world's longest nails finally cuts them for first time in 30 years

People

4 years ago

Ayanna Williams, Texas woman who held the Guinness World Records title for having the longest fingernails on a pair of hands for 30 years, has finally cut them.

From dumpster boy to billionaire: Man who was abandoned as newborn now owns over N22 bn empire

From dumpster boy to billionaire: Man who was abandoned as newborn now owns over N22 bn empire

Money

4 years ago

After being dumped as a baby, Freddie Figgers was raised by foster parents into a tech genius who now owns Figgers Wireless, a company valued at N22 billion.

Joy as lady who graduated as her class best with 1st class employed by Bank of America; shares photos

Joy as lady who graduated as her class best with 1st class employed by Bank of America; shares photos

People

4 years ago

Sabrina Lamie Awuni graduated from the University of Ghana in 2020 with 1st class in Computer Engineering. She has been employed as a Technology Analyst at BoA

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