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; +2348078943317.

1251 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

How does it harm anyone: Boy suspended from school for barbing Ronaldo's 2002 WC hairstyle for World Cup

How does it harm anyone: Boy suspended from school for barbing Ronaldo's 2002 WC...

2 years ago

"They're using coercive tactics": New report accuses China of weaponising media for propaganda

"They're using coercive tactics": New report accuses China of weaponising media...

2 years ago

2023 Elections: Senator Nwaogu tells Abia women to support Tinubu/Shettima ticket; "follow who knows road"

2023 Elections: Senator Nwaogu tells Abia women to support Tinubu/Shettima ticke...

2 years ago

History as Abiodun Ogunbo Alashela becomes first Oba in Ogomboland

History as Abiodun Ogunbo Alashela becomes first Oba in Ogomboland

2 years ago

Fresh worry as China accused of targeting disinformation towards Taiwan

Fresh worry as China accused of targeting disinformation towards Taiwan

2 years ago

E dey do too much: Man set his car ablaze to celebrate IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu

E dey do too much: Man set his car ablaze to celebrate IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu

2 years ago

Standing strong: Years after surviving abuse, lady set to finish university in style; "I can't sleep"

Standing strong: Years after surviving abuse, lady set to finish university in style; "I can't sleep"

Nkem (not her real name) saw her life gradually fade into the darkness and her childhood memories heavily hazed by a nightmare after being abused in Enugu.

Queen Elizabeth II: UK lawmakers fume over invitation of China to monarch's funeral

Queen Elizabeth II: UK lawmakers fume over invitation of China to monarch's funeral

The Members of Parliament (MP), including Tim Loughton, described the invitation of China to Queen Elizabeth's funeral as an insult to the monarch's legacy.

Jim Iyke: Fresh trouble for actor as 'legally wedded-US wife' surfaces; says "we got married in 2017

Jim Iyke: Fresh trouble for actor as 'legally wedded-US wife' surfaces; says "we got married in 2017

Carllie Taggett, a US lady, has accused Nigerian thespian and fashionista James Ikechukwu, known as Jim Iyke, of abandonment after their legal marriage in 2017.

He will live longer: Policewoman shakes her waist for husband, welcomes him back home from work in video

He will live longer: Policewoman shakes her waist for husband, welcomes him back home from work in video

A Kenyan policewoman went viral on TikTok after sharing a short video showing her sweetly dancing and embracing her husband as he arrived back home from work.

15-year-old Nigerian student wins big, defeats UK, US, Chinese pupils at global maths competition

15-year-old Nigerian student wins big, defeats UK, US, Chinese pupils at global maths competition

Faith Odunsi, a 15-year-old Nigerian student has won the Global Open Mathematics Tournament, an international contest with participants from all over the world.

Nas Daily of Nigeria: How Theoder Innocent is discovering Nigeria's forgotten sites and zones; helping people

Nas Daily of Nigeria: How Theoder Innocent is discovering Nigeria's forgotten sites and zones; helping people

A young Nigerian man, Mr Theoder Innocent Okechukwu, said he has found his strength in making discoveries about Nigeria's forgotten sites, people and places.

Roof of the world: Worry over China's continued maltreatment of Tibet

Roof of the world: Worry over China's continued maltreatment of Tibet

Tibet, an autonomous region known as the "roof of the world", is fighting hard to keep its culture amid Beijing government's alleged human rights violation.

Japa: How Kelvin Alaneme is helping thousands of young Nigerians get study & work UK visas via CareerEdu

Japa: How Kelvin Alaneme is helping thousands of young Nigerians get study & work UK visas via CareerEdu

Kelvin Alaneme created CareerEdu, an education technology platform that is simplifying the process of landing UK visas and getting the right school and jobs.

2023: Group congratulates Faleke on appointment as secretary of APC presidential campaign council

2023: Group congratulates Faleke on appointment as secretary of APC presidential campaign council

A coalition of former Political Office Holders in Kogi State has congratulated Kogi-born Lagos federal lawmaker Hon. James Abiodun Faleke on his appointment.

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