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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.

1014 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Young man with cerebral palsy develops money transfer payment app; many celebrate Him

Young man with cerebral palsy develops money transfer payment app; many celebrate Him

People

4 years ago

Woman who was unable to pay rent receives N78m donation after pretending to be struggling mum

Woman who was unable to pay rent receives N78m donation after pretending to be struggling mum

People

4 years ago

Olusegun Obasanjo: 3 times ex-president respects tradition, bows before kings in photos

Olusegun Obasanjo: 3 times ex-president respects tradition, bows before kings in photos

People

4 years ago

Marwa rider who sold his tricycle after wife gave birth to triplet prematurely seeks help

Marwa rider who sold his tricycle after wife gave birth to triplet prematurely seeks help

People

4 years ago

Reno Omokri makes questionable claims about Dangote and Forbes ranking

Reno Omokri makes questionable claims about Dangote and Forbes ranking

Money

4 years ago

Fact-check: Reno Omokri goofed; FG purchased Tucano jets at $423m, not $593m

Fact-check: Reno Omokri goofed; FG purchased Tucano jets at $423m, not $593m

People

4 years ago

Ajebo Hustlers solidifies artistry with Kpos Lifestyle Vol 1 by Emmanuel Daraloye

Ajebo Hustlers solidifies artistry with Kpos Lifestyle Vol 1 by Emmanuel Daraloye

Music

4 years ago

Two artists from the same city—Port Harcourt made an invasion into the Nigerian music industry in 2020. They came in each half of the year. First was Omah Lay.

School leaver who couldn't secure job begins business with N34k; now making huge profit

School leaver who couldn't secure job begins business with N34k; now making huge profit

People

4 years ago

Young Ghanaian lady by the name Ajara Ibrahim in a recent interview with SVTV Africa has revealed that she was unemployed for some time after completing school

I dream to provide electricity for African nations, outsmart Tesla; 18-yr-old robots genius Joshua Olaiya

I dream to provide electricity for African nations, outsmart Tesla; 18-yr-old robots genius Joshua Olaiya

People

4 years ago

Joshua Olaiya may not have the acumen of German-born theoretical physicist Albert Einstein but here is a young man who is doing great in robotics and coding.

Couple gives birth to twins with rare black and white skin colours, adorable photos surface online

Couple gives birth to twins with rare black and white skin colours, adorable photos surface online

World

4 years ago

A mother in Manchester, England, Jade Ball, has given birth to a set of biracial twin boys who look different just like any other set of fraternal twins. Photos

Bride steals show as she confidently raps during wedding reception; groom hypes her in viral video

Bride steals show as she confidently raps during wedding reception; groom hypes her in viral video

People

4 years ago

Fati and Kingsley gave their guests a stunning rap performance at their wedding reception that impressed many. The two were praised by many who admired them.

Security guard whose leg was amputated after road accident begs from sickbed; needs help to pay hospital bill

Security guard whose leg was amputated after road accident begs from sickbed; needs help to pay hospital bill

People

4 years ago

29-year-old Oseni Olamide was involved in a road crash in Ogun state that later saw his leg amputated after a terrible long spell at three different hospitals.

Clemency Bunu: Support 14-yr-old boy who begs on street after losing his parents to get wheelchair

Clemency Bunu: Support 14-yr-old boy who begs on street after losing his parents to get wheelchair

People

4 years ago

14-year-old Clemency Bunu, a native of Kogi, became an orphan five years ago after his mum was involved in a road crash that claimed her life. He is an orphan.

He needs psychiatric examination: Tension as Miyetti Allah reacts to emir's eviction notice to herdsmen

He needs psychiatric examination: Tension as Miyetti Allah reacts to emir's eviction notice to herdsmen

Politics

4 years ago

Miyetti Allah, speaking through his president Abdullahi Bodejo, submitted that Emir Abbas Njidda of Muri Emirate in Taraba needs "psychiatric examination."

Lady gets 300k to boost her business from person she "casually" told her needs; shares photo of alert

Lady gets 300k to boost her business from person she "casually" told her needs; shares photo of alert

People

4 years ago

Adebiyi Adeife Olajumoke, popularly known as Sisi Bella Organics, said she received the money from a man he "mentioned casually" her needs to some days ago.

Rahaman Abiola