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

SPECIAL REPORT: How Nigeria Customs officers killed 6 people on Eid day in Iseyin; left town in tears

SPECIAL REPORT: How Nigeria Customs officers killed 6 people on Eid day in Iseyi...

3 years ago

Analysis: How unsustainable terms are making Chinese loans repayment difficult for poor African countries

Analysis: How unsustainable terms are making Chinese loans repayment difficult f...

3 years ago

Jubilation as twins conjoined at head successfully separated; their mum breaks silence

Jubilation as twins conjoined at head successfully separated; their mum breaks s...

3 years ago

Weird world: Lady's 'dead' father turns out to be her friend's stepdad; social media reacts

Weird world: Lady's 'dead' father turns out to be her friend's stepdad; social m...

3 years ago

Shina Peller @45: Iseyin-born lawmaker tackles critics, lists achievements

Shina Peller @45: Iseyin-born lawmaker tackles critics, lists achievements

3 years ago

Doctor accidentally injects woman with 6 doses of COVID-19 vaccine; hospital now observing side effects

Doctor accidentally injects woman with 6 doses of COVID-19 vaccine; hospital now...

3 years ago

Fear as protest erupts in Abuja; cars burnt as many trapped inside churches

Fear as protest erupts in Abuja; cars burnt as many trapped inside churches

Karu community, a satellite area of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been engulfed in panic following a street protest by commercial motorcycle operators.

Pastor Adeboye meets 15-year-old student who defeated UK, US pupils to emerge global maths champion

Pastor Adeboye meets 15-year-old student who defeated UK, US pupils to emerge global maths champion

In celebrating excellence, 15-year-old global maths champ, Faith Odunsi, was welcomed and recognised by Pastor Enoch Adeboye at the RCCG church's headquarters.

Fear in Onitsha as truckload of live bullets falls; police arrest driver as conductor flees

Fear in Onitsha as truckload of live bullets falls; police arrest driver as conductor flees

A truck loaded with live bullets fell in Onitsha, Anambra on Sunday, May 9, spilling its content of the road. Police personnel have since swung into action.

Fear Grips Abia as Hoodlums Set Another Police Station On Fire; Officers Scamper for Safety

Fear Grips Abia as Hoodlums Set Another Police Station On Fire; Officers Scamper for Safety

As insecurity continues to rise in the southeast region of the country, another police station in Bende has been set on fire by some hoodlums on Sunday, May 9.

Why Nigeria will not break up, TB Joshua releases prophecy; warns against political class

Why Nigeria will not break up, TB Joshua releases prophecy; warns against political class

TB Joshua, the founder of The Synagogue Church of All Nations, said Nigeria will remain a single entity despite the growing secessionist calls from the south.

Tragedy strikes again in Niger as 28 people die in boat accident

Tragedy strikes again in Niger as 28 people die in boat accident

Ahmed Inga, Director-General (DG) of the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA), said a boat mishap in Shiroro LGA of Niger state claimed lives of 28 people.

Beg Chelsea's Tuchel to cut small soap for you; Senator Kalu jokingly tells Arsenal's Arteta

Beg Chelsea's Tuchel to cut small soap for you; Senator Kalu jokingly tells Arsenal's Arteta

Orji Kalu, a former governor of Abia, is a die-hard Gunner, with the business mogul once saying he might take a staggering 35% stake of the Premier League club.

Fully-automated garri processing factory launched in China; video causes stir

Fully-automated garri processing factory launched in China; video causes stir

China has launched a gari processing machine. It consists of a cassava peeler, grinder and a chain of machinery that produces the end product in a fryer. Video.

My student turned colleague - Schoolteacher who becomes workmate with his ex-pupil shares heartwarming photo; many react

My student turned colleague - Schoolteacher who becomes workmate with his ex-pupil shares heartwarming photo; many react

Oseni Ibrahim Ola, a schoolteacher in Iseyin, Oyo state, has shared inspiring and heartwarming picture after becoming colleague with one of his former students.

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