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; +2348078943317.

1251 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Woman's TikTok shows how pregnancy humbled her, video of physical transformation goes viral with 7M views

Woman's TikTok shows how pregnancy humbled her, video of physical transformation...

2 years ago

New debt trap: China allegedly mounts pressure on Nepal with BRI offer

New debt trap: China allegedly mounts pressure on Nepal with BRI offer

2 years ago

Taking Afrobeat to different level - Nigerian singer features 20 artistes in 20 songs from 20 nations

Taking Afrobeat to different level - Nigerian singer features 20 artistes in 20...

2 years ago

Never Again: More trouble for Saraki, PDP as Kwara Okada riders reject campaign souvenirs

Never Again: More trouble for Saraki, PDP as Kwara Okada riders reject campaign...

2 years ago

CBN cashless policy: Nigeria's challenges and gradual transition by Odewale Abayomi (opinion)

CBN cashless policy: Nigeria's challenges and gradual transition by Odewale Abay...

2 years ago

Massive reactions as man gifts cash to homeless stranger in viral video

Massive reactions as man gifts cash to homeless stranger in viral video

2 years ago

History made as brilliant cocoa farmer's son gets parallel A1 in 2022 WAEC

History made as brilliant cocoa farmer's son gets parallel A1 in 2022 WAEC

Joseph Amoah Twum, a needy cocoa farmer's son, has become the first-ever person to achieve eight As at the Bepong Senior High School in the Eastern Region.

Massive reactions as young woman celebrates dad who gifts her brand new beamer

A young woman, Zinhle Masilela took to social media to show off the impressive BMW vehicle her father bought to give to her. Many people showed the woman love.

Hardworking man buys brand new Nissan Altima 2022, flaunts whip in photos; says “I deserve It”

A man with the social media name Zekkyezaah has shared heartwarming pictures after purchasing a brand new Nissan Altima 2022 SR to spoil himself. Peeps reacted.

GH single mom of 2 with first-class who returned to hawking ‘bofrot’ begs for financial support

GH single mom of 2 with first-class who returned to hawking ‘bofrot’ begs for financial support

A Ghanaian mom with a first-class, Priscilla Akwagu, has returned to hawking 'bofrot' in the scorching sun to eke a living to fend for herself and her children.

Beyond barriers: How NGO is raising stars in girl child from neglected slum communities in Lagos

Beyond barriers: How NGO is raising stars in girl child from neglected slum communities in Lagos

CEE-HOPE is an organisation fighting for the welfare and education of the less-advantaged girls born and raised in Lagos slums like Makoko and Monkey Village.

Bridging the gap: How NGO is addressing low-quality education in Ajegunle slum with library for kids

Bridging the gap: How NGO is addressing low-quality education in Ajegunle slum with library for kids

Grace Nkwocha, director of Transforming Lives and Communities Initiative (TSCI), said the library is helping the Ajegunle kids to dream through reading culture.

This is too cute: Father buys toddler a mini BMW, organizes a big reveal at the dealership

This is too cute: Father buys toddler a mini BMW, organizes a big reveal at the dealership

One father went all out for his little man by organizing an unveiling at the BMW dealership for his boy’s mini beamer. The cute clip had many praising the dad.

We married in US - Lady who claims marriage to Jim Iyke presents wedding certificate, other evidence

We married in US - Lady who claims marriage to Jim Iyke presents wedding certificate, other evidence

Carllie Taggett said her marriage to the Nigerian actor Jim Iyke is still legally binding but he can initiate a divorce process to avoid risking wraths of law.

Beyond Deeper Life Church: Ifa priest Oluwo Olakunle addresses negative stereotypes about African spirituality

Beyond Deeper Life Church: Ifa priest Oluwo Olakunle addresses negative stereotypes about African spirituality

In the journey of self-discovery, Olakunle Olawole found himself repose in Ifa and Orisa worship, in what negated his belief as a former Deeper Life member.

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