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

Revealed: 10 most anticipated games of 2021 gamers may love to catch funs with

Revealed: 10 most anticipated games of 2021 gamers may love to catch funs with

4 years ago

Donate to help take children of Calabar out of streets; let's change more lives together

Donate to help take children of Calabar out of streets; let's change more lives...

4 years ago

History as FUTO elects first female vice-chancellor

History as FUTO elects first female vice-chancellor

4 years ago

Meet beautiful blue-eyed child modelling to raise funds and awareness for her condition

Meet beautiful blue-eyed child modelling to raise funds and awareness for her co...

4 years ago

21-year-old lady makes waves as sports commentator, breaks barriers in a male-dominated field

21-year-old lady makes waves as sports commentator, breaks barriers in a male-do...

4 years ago

After getting over N14m, Lagos govt takes over amputee "Pure Water" seller's Case, provides accommodation

After getting over N14m, Lagos govt takes over amputee "Pure Water" seller's Cas...

4 years ago

It's him: Massive reactions over man who shares uncanny look with Nelson Mandela

It's him: Massive reactions over man who shares uncanny look with Nelson Mandela

@LudidiVelani recently took to the app and caused quite the buzz after sharing the snap of the madala who bears an uncanny resemblance to SA's Nelson Mandela.

Don't love single mother; woman above 35 with kids and no husband is a sad person - man advises

Don't love single mother; woman above 35 with kids and no husband is a sad person - man advises

Captain Kale, alias Doctor Love, is known for his harsh remarks on women. The self-proclaimed boychild defender has advised men to keep off single mothers.

Groom who mysteriously disappeared on eve of his wedding resurfaces, says he was stressed

Groom who mysteriously disappeared on eve of his wedding resurfaces, says he was stressed

Christabella Banturaki’s and Patrick Mbusa Kabagambe were set to be joined together in holy matrimony. However, Kabagambe did not show up at the venue on d-day.

Darius: World's biggest rabbit disappears from its home, owner offers N523k as police begin hunt

Darius: World's biggest rabbit disappears from its home, owner offers N523k as police begin hunt

The owner of the world's biggest rabbit stolen from its enclosure has offered to give N500,000 to anyone who will return it. The rabbit was stolen on Saturday.

Retrenched workers open their own farm; now employ over 30 employees and make profits daily

Retrenched workers open their own farm; now employ over 30 employees and make profits daily

Retrenched farmworkers did not allow their fate to become their destiny. According to an inspirational post shared online, they decided to start their own farm.

Alumni surprise their university's 74-year-old ex-cook on her birthday by paying off her mortgage

Alumni surprise their university's 74-year-old ex-cook on her birthday by paying off her mortgage

Former university students surprised their university cook by paying off her house mortgage and also offering full catering services for her 74th birthday.

Good samaritan blesses homeless woman with over N53,000 and gets her a job; video sparks reactions

Good samaritan blesses homeless woman with over N53,000 and gets her a job; video sparks reactions

Bi Phakathi has shared a powerful video of a man helping out a homeless woman to get back on her feet and get her children back, he ended up gaving her a job.

Legit TV: Meet beautiful faces behind various life-changing Legit.ng Videos

Legit TV: Meet beautiful faces behind various life-changing Legit.ng Videos

Over the last five years, Legit.ng has been running life-changing video series. This would not have been possible without the efforts of the Legit TV members.

Kelechi Ndukwe: US hails first Nigerian man to command its Navy Guided Missile Destroyer

Kelechi Ndukwe: US hails first Nigerian man to command its Navy Guided Missile Destroyer

The US mission in Nigeria has hailed Nigerian-born Captain Kelechi Ndukwe as he officially takes charge of the American Navy Guided Missile Destroyer in April.

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