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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.

1014 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Five wives throw colourful surprise birthday party for their husband; pictures spark reactions

Five wives throw colourful surprise birthday party for their husband; pictures spark reactions

People

4 years ago

Giving back to society: 94-year-old retired teacher donates N20m mansion to be used as home for the aged

Giving back to society: 94-year-old retired teacher donates N20m mansion to be used as home for the aged

People

4 years ago

Young lady whose mom was a cleaner for 11 years starts own cleaning company; gets many inspired

Young lady whose mom was a cleaner for 11 years starts own cleaning company; gets many inspired

Nigeria

4 years ago

US Shunned as India tipped to emerge fast-growing economy despite COVID-19 effects

US Shunned as India tipped to emerge fast-growing economy despite COVID-19 effects

World

4 years ago

I kneel and submit to my husband - Tanzanian president tells women; gives reasons in viral video

I kneel and submit to my husband - Tanzanian president tells women; gives reasons in viral video

Nigeria

4 years ago

Nigerian varsity graduate shuns white-collar job for sawmill business; tells job seekers how to be employed

Nigerian varsity graduate shuns white-collar job for sawmill business; tells job seekers how to be employed

People

4 years ago

Kind police officer spotted leading candidates in prayers before exams; people call for his promotion

Kind police officer spotted leading candidates in prayers before exams; people call for his promotion

Nigeria

4 years ago

In the video, the unidentified officer could be seen giving some words of advice to a group of masked students just before they went in for their KCSE exams.

Whip alert: Young lady proudly buys herself a brand new car; explains how it "happened"

People

4 years ago

Taking to Twitter, a young woman with the Twitter handle, @Nomthi_Futhi excitedly shared the news of her amazing and exciting achievement - buying a new car.

Honest employee finds N16m hidden in donated sweaters, returns money to owner; gifted N349k reward

Honest employee finds N16m hidden in donated sweaters, returns money to owner; gifted N349k reward

Nigeria

4 years ago

An employee working for a donation centre was shocked to find KSh 4.6 million ($42k) hidden in some old clothes. She helped return it to the rightful owner.

Meet 5 incredible women who are shaping the future of African space exploration; Nigerian takes lead

Meet 5 incredible women who are shaping the future of African space exploration; Nigerian takes lead

People

5 years ago

There is light at the end of the tunnel for Africa's Space exploration as an estimated of N2 trillion has been sunk by African countries into space programs.

Incredible: Woman transforms Louis Vuitton shopping bag into stunning handbag; many react

Incredible: Woman transforms Louis Vuitton shopping bag into stunning handbag; many react

Nigeria

5 years ago

@So_Al_like recently headed to the app to share just how talented she is after she was able to turn a Louis Vuitton shopping bag into a usable pretty handbag.

Emotional reunion as hospital finally releases 2 babies detained after mum went home over unpaid N13m bills

Emotional reunion as hospital finally releases 2 babies detained after mum went home over unpaid N13m bills

People

5 years ago

Three weeks ago, news of Virginia Adhiambo leaving two of her quadruplets at Nairobi South Hospital over an unpaid bill of KSh 3.8 million rented the internet.

"She was never ready": Girl taking selfie in zoo gets interrupted by curious lion; video causes reactions

"She was never ready": Girl taking selfie in zoo gets interrupted by curious lion; video causes reactions

People

5 years ago

In a short clip shared by @Tumisole, a young girl appears to be at a zoo trying to get a selfie with a lion that is prowling around in an encasement behind her.

Grass to grace: Man who slept on bare floor graduates; shares picture as his story inspires many

Grass to grace: Man who slept on bare floor graduates; shares picture as his story inspires many

Nigeria

5 years ago

A young man recently left locals feeling all sorts of inspired after he headed online to share a post about his very poor living conditions before he graduated.

Benin Bronze: Joy as Britain Set to Return Nigeria's Historical Sculpture after being Stolen 120 Years Ago

Benin Bronze: Joy as Britain Set to Return Nigeria's Historical Sculpture after being Stolen 120 Years Ago

Nigeria

5 years ago

Benin Bronze will be returned to Nigeria in weeks time after being blatantly looted by British soldiers alongside some historical artifacts over 120 years ago.

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