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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

25-year-old university graduate begins work as "shoe shiner" to survive; says it’s better than begging

25-year-old university graduate begins work as "shoe shiner" to survive; says it’s better than begging

People

4 years ago

Pair of Yubari melons sold at staggering N10m at auction in Japan; picture goes viral

Pair of Yubari melons sold at staggering N10m at auction in Japan; picture goes viral

Nigeria

4 years ago

Nigerian graduate makes the country proud, becomes senior engineer at top US firm

Nigerian graduate makes the country proud, becomes senior engineer at top US firm

Education

4 years ago

It was the right place and time: 2 female police officers awarded for helping woman to deliver baby at road side

It was the right place and time: 2 female police officers awarded for helping woman to deliver baby at road side

People

4 years ago

Is the world ending tomorrow? Man set to "marry out" 10 of his children on same day; IV causes stir

Is the world ending tomorrow? Man set to "marry out" 10 of his children on same day; IV causes stir

People

4 years ago

I dream to become surgeon: 70-Year-old mum of 5 overjoyed as she graduates from secondary school

I dream to become surgeon: 70-Year-old mum of 5 overjoyed as she graduates from secondary school

People

4 years ago

Emotional moment mom suffering from cancer painfully tells 6-year-old son she will soon die

Emotional moment mom suffering from cancer painfully tells 6-year-old son she will soon die

Nigeria

4 years ago

The hardest thing Nadia Chaudhri has had to do was not accepting that she has Stage 3 Ovarian Cancer, but telling her six-year-old son that she will soon die.

Commotion as co-wives fight dirty on live TV as their husband is sworn in as member of parliament; video causes stirs

Commotion as co-wives fight dirty on live TV as their husband is sworn in as member of parliament; video causes stirs

People

4 years ago

Newly elected MP Moses Attan attended his swearing-in ceremony with his two wives, not knowing the awaiting drama. The two women tussled to stand next to him.

Man surprises girlfriend with proposal at airport upon her return from Saudi Arabia; photo causes stir

Man surprises girlfriend with proposal at airport upon her return from Saudi Arabia; photo causes stir

People

4 years ago

The romantic Ugandan man couldn't hide his joy and went down on his knee and proposed to his girlfriend a few minutes after landing at the Entebbe Airport.

She was born normal: Helpless mum cries out, seeks help for her girl who can't sit and walk

She was born normal: Helpless mum cries out, seeks help for her girl who can't sit and walk

People

4 years ago

A four-year-old girl at Likpe in the Volta Region is unable to sit or walk due to a mysterious medical condition. Her single mother has narrated the incident

It's 9 by 9 feet: Nigerian man builds his grave and monument, celebrates his burial before death

It's 9 by 9 feet: Nigerian man builds his grave and monument, celebrates his burial before death

People

4 years ago

While still alive hale and healthy, A Nigerian man Chief Clement Usoro has made necessary preparations for his death by building his grave and writing his will.

Osaru Obaseki: Nigerian lady who ditched her corporate job becomes bronze maker in Edo, now counting blessings

Osaru Obaseki: Nigerian lady who ditched her corporate job becomes bronze maker in Edo, now counting blessings

Nigeria

4 years ago

With over 15 bronzes to her name, Young Nigerian Osaru Obaseki is now breaking boundaries and making waves despite some cultural restrictions in her state, Edo.

Kwame Karikari fact-checking fellowship 2021: Dubawa commences training of journalists in Africa

Kwame Karikari fact-checking fellowship 2021: Dubawa commences training of journalists in Africa

Politics

4 years ago

Over 30 journalists in Africa have been selected by Dubawa and PTCIJ for the Kwame Karikari Fact-Checking Fellowship 2021 which commenced on Tuesday, May 18.

Joy as African professor appointed HOD of English department at Stanford University in US

Joy as African professor appointed HOD of English department at Stanford University in US

People

4 years ago

Professor Ato Quayson, a Ghanaian professor has been appointed as the Head of Department at Stanford University. He attended St. Theresa’s School in Kaneshie.

Allan Wasonga: Meet determined best student who studied in toilet for exam to allow his mum to sleep

Allan Wasonga: Meet determined best student who studied in toilet for exam to allow his mum to sleep

People

4 years ago

Agoro Sare's Wasonga Allan Udoma was announced as the second-best student nationally in the 2020 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination.

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