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

He was a beacon of light: Dowen College finally speaks on Sylvester Oromoni's death

He was a beacon of light: Dowen College finally speaks on Sylvester Oromoni's de...

3 years ago

Coronavirus: Joy as bank agrees to loan top country $1.5 billion to buy COVID-19 vaccines

Coronavirus: Joy as bank agrees to loan top country $1.5 billion to buy COVID-19...

3 years ago

Amazing 5 Forbes Tips for Investors, Entrepreneurs on Building Business, Brand a...

3 years ago

Billionaire kidnapper, Evans, not sentenced to death by court as claimed on social media

Billionaire kidnapper, Evans, not sentenced to death by court as claimed on soci...

3 years ago

ANALYSIS: Instagram as new face of news sourcing and information sharing in digital media age

ANALYSIS: Instagram as new face of news sourcing and information sharing in digi...

3 years ago

Segun Adegoke: 27-yr-old man selected to represent Nigeria at UNITE 2030 Youth Delegate Program

Segun Adegoke: 27-yr-old man selected to represent Nigeria at UNITE 2030 Youth D...

3 years ago

Lagos Judicial Panel on #EndSARS report did not claim army, police killed 96 people

Lagos Judicial Panel on #EndSARS report did not claim army, police killed 96 people

First Doctor (@firstdoctorr), a popular social media user, claimed that 96 people were killed by a combined force of Nigerian Army and Nigerian Police Force.

People raise over N95m for man who spent 43 years in prison for crimes he didn't commit

People raise over N95m for man who spent 43 years in prison for crimes he didn't commit

Kevin Strickland was freed after spending 43 years in prison for crimes he did not commit. Upon release, over N95 million was raised to help him restart life.

It's taken me 10 long years: Man celebrates visiting all countries in the world; he's a famous Youtuber

It's taken me 10 long years: Man celebrates visiting all countries in the world; he's a famous Youtuber

30 year old American travel blogger Drew Binsky was exhilarated after travelling to all the countries in the world. It took him 10 years to complete the quest.

He slept days without food: Man dedicates MBA degree success to his dad; presents him certificate

He slept days without food: Man dedicates MBA degree success to his dad; presents him certificate

An Indian man, Harshit Sharma, has dedicated his MBA degree success to his dad, describing him as a hardworking man who ensured that he did not fall into trap.

Afghanistan enmeshed in human rights crisis as over 30 cases of attack on journalists recorded

Afghanistan enmeshed in human rights crisis as over 30 cases of attack on journalists recorded

Afghan Journalists' Union president Masroor Lufti old media that over 30 cases of violence against journalists have been recorded since the Taliban takeover.

Banditry and phone network shutdown: Why Governor El-Rufai is chasing shadow

Banditry and phone network shutdown: Why Governor El-Rufai is chasing shadow

Governor El Rufai ordered the shutdown of the telecoms network in a bid to launch offensives and disrupt bandits' operations in some areas of Kaduna state.

EXCLUSIVE: Nobody gave us land, we came from Gbagba - Olakaka clears air on boundary controversy

EXCLUSIVE: Nobody gave us land, we came from Gbagba - Olakaka clears air on boundary controversy

Oba Ayoola Azeez Olatunji, the Olokaka of Okaka, set the record straight on the history and origin of Okaka amid emerging rifts with neighbouring communities.

I Sold Dogs, Worked as MC: Young man who now owns growing block factory shares inspiring story

I Sold Dogs, Worked as MC: Young man who now owns growing block factory shares inspiring story

Although Peter Kofi Nartey Etornam faced backbreaking financial setbacks when he first set out to establish himself in the construction section, he triumphed.

Husband is 100 & wife is 93: Meet Black couple who have been married for 73 years; people celebrate them

Husband is 100 & wife is 93: Meet Black couple who have been married for 73 years; people celebrate them

Social media users are in disbelief as they witness a love story of a sweet Black couple, Mr and Mrs Jones who was reported to have been married for 73 years.

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