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

This is when we'll return your 1,130 looted Benin Bronzes, Germany tells Nigerian govt

This is when we'll return your 1,130 looted Benin Bronzes, Germany tells Nigeria...

3 years ago

Iyake: Spotlight on Africa's only suspended lake, its myths, wonders and beautiful photos

Iyake: Spotlight on Africa's only suspended lake, its myths, wonders and beautif...

3 years ago

Young boy sets Guinness World Record after climbing 50 stairs while doing hula hooping in 18.28 seconds

Young boy sets Guinness World Record after climbing 50 stairs while doing hula h...

3 years ago

Pastor ventures into brick-making after govt closes churches due to COVID-19 lockdown, hopes to make millions

Pastor ventures into brick-making after govt closes churches due to COVID-19 loc...

3 years ago

Keep nation clean: young man arrested by health inspectors for throwing plastic waste into gutter

Keep nation clean: young man arrested by health inspectors for throwing plastic...

3 years ago

Kind black man gets down from his SUV car to help fix young white boy's broken bicycle; photo goes viral

Kind black man gets down from his SUV car to help fix young white boy's broken b...

3 years ago

Joy as flying car with BMW engine completes 35-minute flight test between 2 airports

Joy as flying car with BMW engine completes 35-minute flight test between 2 airports

Anton Rajac, an adviser and investor in Klein Vision, said if the company could attract even a small percentage of global airlines, it would be a huge success.

US agency accuses China of deleting early data on COVID-19 as face-off continues over virus

US agency accuses China of deleting early data on COVID-19 as face-off continues over virus

As row continues over the origin of COVID-19, the US has accused China of deleting the earlier data collected on the pandemic from the international database.

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

Vincent Misita pleaded guilty to stealing a huge amoun from his employer's Family Bank account. He committed the offence at Kiti area of Nakuru county on May 4.

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

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

The official statement from India government disclosed that "32.36 Cr. COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive.

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

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

The United States and China have maintained different positions over fresh findings into the COVID-19 pandemic origin and have made their stands known to WHO.

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

According to the Guinness World Records site, Emilio, born on August 8, 1908, in Carolina, Puerto Rico, is the second-oldest of 11 children born to Alberto.

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

Nigeria's First Lady Aisha Buhari has praised one of her daughters Hanan for making the family proud after bagging Masters in photography from US university.

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

Orlando Capote's home stands in the middle of a project said to be the biggest commercial development in the town, but for him, it is like selling his soul.

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

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.

Rahaman Abiola