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

Pure water seller who directed traffic in viral video gets sponsorship from good samaritan

Pure water seller who directed traffic in viral video gets sponsorship from good...

4 years ago

"It took me 10 years": Lady says as she proudly shows off house she built for her mom; many react

"It took me 10 years": Lady says as she proudly shows off house she built for he...

4 years ago

Finally, Mexico returns stolen Ile-Ife artefact to Nigeran govt after decades of theft

Finally, Mexico returns stolen Ile-Ife artefact to Nigeran govt after decades of...

4 years ago

Rachael Mensah: High school leaver makes bold strides as professional painter; her courage inspires women

Rachael Mensah: High school leaver makes bold strides as professional painter; h...

4 years ago

In you we have a community leader: Reactions as kind policeman enrolls 2 neglected kids in school

In you we have a community leader: Reactions as kind policeman enrolls 2 neglect...

4 years ago

Dad on duty: Men share adorable videos of their toddlers joyously climbing all over their heads

Dad on duty: Men share adorable videos of their toddlers joyously climbing all o...

4 years ago

Couple narrates how they drove across India for 130 days, sleeping in their car and showering at petrol stations

Couple narrates how they drove across India for 130 days, sleeping in their car and showering at petrol stations

Harikrishnan and Lakshmi's dream to tour the world started back in May 2019 when the two came back from their honeymoon in Thailand, but then COVID-19 struck.

US urged to prevent clampdown on "human rights, basic freedoms" in Hong Kong

US urged to prevent clampdown on "human rights, basic freedoms" in Hong Kong

Chinese government's alleged clampdown on "fundamental human rights" has been met with strong opposition as eight US lawmakers raised worry over Hong Kong.

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

Five women who are married to the same man in a polygamous union have shown their undying love for him in a beautiful gesture. They threw him a stunning party.

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

A generous 94-year-old retired teacher has donated his KSh 6 million mansion which sits on six acres to be used as home for the elderly people in Nyeri county.

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

According to an inspirational post online, a bright young woman explained that her mother, who was a cleaner, motivated her to start her own cleaning company.

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

India has been tipped to emerge the fast-growing economy despite the COVID-19 effects by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

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

The first president of Tanzania, Samia Suluhu, said that submitting before her husband is not an act that shows inferiority but rather love. See video on YEN

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

In an exclusive interview with Legit.ng, Abdulsalam Qamardeen Adeyemi Adeyemi said he went into sawmill business in 1998 following the death of his father.

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

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.

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