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

I know graduates who earn less than N39k: Lady begins selling cassava and plantain; says it's profitable

I know graduates who earn less than N39k: Lady begins selling cassava and planta...

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Young lady who started painting as hobby in university now earns N2.9m from her work; inspires many

Young lady who started painting as hobby in university now earns N2.9m from her...

3 years ago

They're doing well: 25-year-old woman gives birth to 9 babies at one labour; causes stir

They're doing well: 25-year-old woman gives birth to 9 babies at one labour; cau...

3 years ago

Sperminator: Meet 44-year-old professor who has 78 children, 13 women pregnant; says he's willing to do more

Sperminator: Meet 44-year-old professor who has 78 children, 13 women pregnant;...

3 years ago

I can't breathe - Help 20-year-old Rokibat to beat strange infection that's eating up her face

I can't breathe - Help 20-year-old Rokibat to beat strange infection that's eati...

3 years ago

You're fighter: Lady who failed on many attempts finally gains admission; now in Japan for Master's degree

You're fighter: Lady who failed on many attempts finally gains admission; now in...

3 years ago

Young female soldier becomes 1st African to finish top course in Georgia; decorated with big honour

Young female soldier becomes 1st African to finish top course in Georgia; decorated with big honour

Lt Agatha Kpamina became the first person from an African country to graduate from the Infantry Officer Basic Course, in Georgia, USA. She received laurels.

Forever young: 60-year-old besties who met in 70s "gbese" in hilarious street dance videos; many react

Forever young: 60-year-old besties who met in 70s "gbese" in hilarious street dance videos; many react

A granny duo known as DaBabyBommers became famous after they went viral due to a dance video to one of DaBaby's songs. The two even performed at the Grammys.

Couple gets married 4 times, divorces thrice in 1 month to claim 32 days of paid leave

Couple gets married 4 times, divorces thrice in 1 month to claim 32 days of paid leave

The case which was filed at the Taipei Labor Department saw the bank fined KSh 75,000, but that was overturned by the head of labour department Chen Hsin-Yu.

Brilliant boy with 8As rejected and denied admission 3 times finally graduates; now a medical doctor

Brilliant boy with 8As rejected and denied admission 3 times finally graduates; now a medical doctor

Dr Douglas Antwi is a Ghanaian medical practitioner. He was rejected from both UG and KNUST medical schools. He has now graduated as a doctor from UDS. Read...

From Uber driver to doctor: Man shares video of graduation; says he was denied admission by 25 medical schools

From Uber driver to doctor: Man shares video of graduation; says he was denied admission by 25 medical schools

Former Uber driver and Tik Tok user going by the name of @JakeGoodman.Med has proudly inspired his followers as he just secured a qualification as a doctor.

Nigerian man and dancer friends wearing towels and dancing on street in Washington DC celebrated in US, others

Nigerian man and dancer friends wearing towels and dancing on street in Washington DC celebrated in US, others

The amapiano music genre has taken the world by storm. A group of American men showed their love for the music by dancing across the street wearing towels.

Massive reactions as lovebirds who haven't met physically in years say their love is stronger than ever

Massive reactions as lovebirds who haven't met physically in years say their love is stronger than ever

David Boanuh with the Twitter handle, @Gospel_Official, and his girlfriend have been out of touch physically since 2019. But they are in love more than ever.

Governor Abiodun rewards Nigerian student who defeated UK, US, Chinese pupils to emerge global maths champion

Governor Abiodun rewards Nigerian student who defeated UK, US, Chinese pupils to emerge global maths champion

In a gesture geared toward rewarding excellence, the duo of Faith Odunsi and Oladimeji Shotunde has been rewarded by the governor of Ogun state, Dapo Abiodun.

It's ridiculous and disgraceful: Outrage over video of malnourished lions left for dead inside OAU zoo

It's ridiculous and disgraceful: Outrage over video of malnourished lions left for dead inside OAU zoo

Many Nigerians have been calling for the "release and rescue" of the malnourished lions from OAU zoo after their pictures were shared by a social media user.

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