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

Perfect Blend of 2 Contrasts: Ukraine-Nigerian Couple Talks Marriage & Family; Surviving Russia's Invasion

Perfect Blend of 2 Contrasts: Ukraine-Nigerian Couple Talks Marriage & Family; S...

2 years ago

Uyghurs: UN urged to investigate China's 're-education camps' over alleged human rights abuse

Uyghurs: UN urged to investigate China's 're-education camps' over alleged human...

2 years ago

You've joined my cloud of witnesses: Fiancée of NAF officer who died in Kaduna crash mourns

You've joined my cloud of witnesses: Fiancée of NAF officer who died in Kaduna c...

2 years ago

Legit.ng Award-winning Journalist, Rahaman Abiola shares 5 tips for creating quality news

Legit.ng Award-winning Journalist, Rahaman Abiola shares 5 tips for creating qua...

2 years ago

NIN: Stress-free ways to know if your ID number is successfully linked with SIM

NIN: Stress-free ways to know if your ID number is successfully linked with SIM

2 years ago

Do you forget your NIN? Here are 5 steps to follow in case of lost, misplaced NIN slip

Do you forget your NIN? Here are 5 steps to follow in case of lost, misplaced NI...

2 years ago

After Grammy Awards loss, what's next For Wizkid? by Emmanuel Daraloye

After Grammy Awards loss, what's next For Wizkid? by Emmanuel Daraloye

2022 is another chance for Wizkid to go for Grammy, the lapses of 2020/2021 must be avoided. His sparse interview should be brushed up. It should be deliberate.

May God bless you abundantly: Kind group buys groceries, electric wheelchair for family in need

May God bless you abundantly: Kind group buys groceries, electric wheelchair for family in need

A sweet video showing a group of people presenting a disadvantaged family with groceries and a wheelchair for their differently-abled son warmed hearts in SA.

Mending the broken bridges: How Israel Balogun's initiative is giving hope to homeless street kids in Ibadan

Mending the broken bridges: How Israel Balogun's initiative is giving hope to homeless street kids in Ibadan

Despite elimited resources, the Save The Street Child Foundation has been able to save at least 25 homeless kids out of the street and give them education.

Beyond crutches: How physically-challenged Michael Showunmi is raising stars in poor kids of Lagos

Beyond crutches: How physically-challenged Michael Showunmi is raising stars in poor kids of Lagos

Michael Showunmi is a relentless self-inspired Mathematics teacher, an odd defying varsity graduate, a disability advocate, motivational speaker and mentor.

It's for its people: India's foreign policy hailed amid Ukraine-Russia war

It's for its people: India's foreign policy hailed amid Ukraine-Russia war

PM Imran Khan said India has continued to maintain a relationship with Russia -purchasing its oil despite belonging to the QUAD which has the US as a member.

From school to street: Meet 29-year-old Nigerian graduate Mufeed Adeola making waves in shoemaking

From school to street: Meet 29-year-old Nigerian graduate Mufeed Adeola making waves in shoemaking

29-year-old Nigerian youth and shoemaker, Mustapha Mufeed Adeola holds a degree in Biology Education from the Federal University of Technology Minna (FUTMINNA).

From abyss of shame to grace: How Lynda Iroegbu set up business for dejected mum of 5 on Val's Day

From abyss of shame to grace: How Lynda Iroegbu set up business for dejected mum of 5 on Val's Day

On Valentine's Day, a young Nigerian lady Lynda Iroegbu set up a business for a helpless and dejected mum of 5 she met in December 2021 in Umuahia, Abia state.

I didn't have any training in art: Nigerian law student who uses salt to make great portraits

I didn't have any training in art: Nigerian law student who uses salt to make great portraits

22-year-old Nigerian genius and UNIUYO law student, Ake-Abasi Linus Okoko, is taking a world of painting and drawing by storm with his quiet unique artistry.

No country will be unhappy: Australia, other QUAD nations back India's position on Ukraine-Russia War

No country will be unhappy: Australia, other QUAD nations back India's position on Ukraine-Russia War

President Vladmir Putin's "military operation" in Ukraine has led to loss of lives, with millions still fleeing as skyscrapers reduced to crumbles in Kiev city.

Rahaman Abiola