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

Governor Zulum storms IDPs camp at 1am, discovers 650 ghost households; Photos spark reactions

Governor Zulum storms IDPs camp at 1am, discovers 650 ghost households; Photos s...

4 years ago

Panic as 4 herdsmen killed, hundreds of cows stolen as gunmen attack herders' settlement in Anambra

Panic as 4 herdsmen killed, hundreds of cows stolen as gunmen attack herders' se...

4 years ago

Breaking: OPC members arrest notorious kidnapper and Fulani warlord Iskilu Wakili in Ibarapa

Breaking: OPC members arrest notorious kidnapper and Fulani warlord Iskilu Wakil...

4 years ago

Tension in Ekiti as "Bororo herdsmen" kill 2 farmers on their farms; Fayemi pays visit in emotional photos

Tension in Ekiti as "Bororo herdsmen" kill 2 farmers on their farms; Fayemi pays...

4 years ago

Of rust and gold: Man captures beautiful but rusty roofs of Ibadan buildings in viral photos

Of rust and gold: Man captures beautiful but rusty roofs of Ibadan buildings in...

4 years ago

After sanction on Trump's officials, China faces backlashes over crackdown on freedom of faith

After sanction on Trump's officials, China faces backlashes over crackdown on fr...

4 years ago

Final year students set social media on fire; wear old secondary school-like dresses for FYB week

Final year students set social media on fire; wear old secondary school-like dresses for FYB week

On Monday, March 1, the students, as part of their traditional Final Year Bureau, converged at their department dressed in attractive multi-coloured dresses.

US Senate introduces immigration reform bill; more professionals to get green cards

US Senate introduces immigration reform bill; more professionals to get green cards

More people from India, Africa and other parts of the world will benefit from the US government's policies after the introduction of immigration reform bill.

Act of bravery: Petrol attendant jumps into a flaming car to save vehicle and petrol station; people react

Act of bravery: Petrol attendant jumps into a flaming car to save vehicle and petrol station; people react

In a moving appreciation post, a man explains how a brave petrol attendant first doused the flames and then jumped into the car to move it away from the petrol.

Lady becomes best graduating student of her university with 6.9 of 7 CGPA; shares inspiring success story

Lady becomes best graduating student of her university with 6.9 of 7 CGPA; shares inspiring success story

Basirat Rufa, an indigene of Abeokuta, Ogun state and a third child of family of four, graduated from the UI as the best student, winning cash and cheque gifts.

Dapo Akande: Joy as UK nominates Nigerian-born lawyer as representative at UN commission

Dapo Akande: Joy as UK nominates Nigerian-born lawyer as representative at UN commission

Justifying Professor Dapo Akande's selection, the UK government, in a statement, said the Nigerian-born don is “one of the finest legal scholars in the UK.”

Panic in Oyo as OPC members arrest notorious kidnapper Wakilu Isiaka Muhammadu, 3 others

Panic in Oyo as OPC members arrest notorious kidnapper Wakilu Isiaka Muhammadu, 3 others

Oyo state chapters of the Oodua Peoples Congress (OPC) on Sunday, February 27, arrested four suspected kidnappers terrorising Ibarapa community of Oyo state.

Father of NAF officer killed in plane crash opens can of worms; says deadly aircraft was 49-year-old

Father of NAF officer killed in plane crash opens can of worms; says deadly aircraft was 49-year-old

Pa Julius Olawunmi has broken silence on the death of his son in a recent plane crash, with the 76-year-old man describing the late NAF officer as honest man.

Soyinka breaks silence on abduction of school pupils by bandits; says leaders have failed

Soyinka breaks silence on abduction of school pupils by bandits; says leaders have failed

Wole Soyinka has expressed sadness over the tragic trend of abduction in the north, with the literary icon saying something drastic has to be done by leaders.

It's sad Nigerians can't criticise president they elected, Fayose kicks over Dawisu's arrest, sack

It's sad Nigerians can't criticise president they elected, Fayose kicks over Dawisu's arrest, sack

Ayo Fayose, former governor of Lagos state, has joined millions of Nigerians calling for release of Salihu Tanko-Yakasai, a Kano critic arrested on Saturday.

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