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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.

765 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Jesus, take the wheel: Reactions trail viral video of church-goers running around with coffin during funeral

Jesus, take the wheel: Reactions trail viral video of church-goers running around with coffin during funeral

People

5 years ago

Boss madam: Meet lady entrepreneur who owns 7 companies, reveals plans to "add more"

Boss madam: Meet lady entrepreneur who owns 7 companies, reveals plans to "add more"

Nigeria

5 years ago

Black man marries his beautiful Oyinbo wife; photos of their grand wedding cause stir

Black man marries his beautiful Oyinbo wife; photos of their grand wedding cause stir

Celebrities

5 years ago

So cute: Viral video of adorable baby falling asleep gets people gushing

So cute: Viral video of adorable baby falling asleep gets people gushing

Nigeria

5 years ago

Making 'situation' better: 7-year-old girl convinces educational app to include Black hairstyles like hers

Making 'situation' better: 7-year-old girl convinces educational app to include Black hairstyles like hers

People

5 years ago

Love made from heaven: Woman falls in love with man who saved her from drowning; both finally Wed

Love made from heaven: Woman falls in love with man who saved her from drowning; both finally Wed

People

5 years ago

SPECIAL REPORT: How Nigeria Customs officers killed 6 people on Eid day in Iseyin; left town in tears

SPECIAL REPORT: How Nigeria Customs officers killed 6 people on Eid day in Iseyin; left town in tears

Politics

5 years ago

In this investigation, Legit.ng sheds light on the Nigeria Customs Service shooting which led to the death of six community residents in Iseyin LGA, Oyo state.

Analysis: How unsustainable terms are making Chinese loans repayment difficult for poor African countries

Analysis: How unsustainable terms are making Chinese loans repayment difficult for poor African countries

Politics

5 years ago

According to Aid Data, a research lab, the regional distribution of these loan contracts shows that African nations stand at risk of default over China loans.

Jubilation as twins conjoined at head successfully separated; their mum breaks silence

Jubilation as twins conjoined at head successfully separated; their mum breaks silence

Nigeria

5 years ago

A Mzansi mother who gave birth to conjoined twins recently received the good news that the twins had undergone surgery to have them successfully separated.

Weird world: Lady's 'dead' father turns out to be her friend's stepdad; social media reacts

Weird world: Lady's 'dead' father turns out to be her friend's stepdad; social media reacts

Nigeria

5 years ago

A young South African woman recently discovered that her father who she believed was dead turned out to be living with her friend's family and is now a stepdad.

Shina Peller @45: Iseyin-born lawmaker tackles critics, lists achievements

Shina Peller @45: Iseyin-born lawmaker tackles critics, lists achievements

Nigeria

5 years ago

Hon. Shina Peller has vowed to "set the bar high" in terms of good representation for his successors to beat. The lawmaker spoke in Iseyin on Thursday, May 13.

Doctor accidentally injects woman with 6 doses of COVID-19 vaccine; hospital now observing side effects

Doctor accidentally injects woman with 6 doses of COVID-19 vaccine; hospital now observing side effects

People

5 years ago

A doctor at Noa Hospital in Italy has accidentally injected a 23-year-old woman with six doses of the Pfizer BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. She is under observation

Fear as protest erupts in Abuja; cars burnt as many trapped inside churches

Fear as protest erupts in Abuja; cars burnt as many trapped inside churches

Nigeria

5 years ago

Karu community, a satellite area of Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has been engulfed in panic following a street protest by commercial motorcycle operators.

Pastor Adeboye meets 15-year-old student who defeated UK, US pupils to emerge global maths champion

Pastor Adeboye meets 15-year-old student who defeated UK, US pupils to emerge global maths champion

Education

5 years ago

In celebrating excellence, 15-year-old global maths champ, Faith Odunsi, was welcomed and recognised by Pastor Enoch Adeboye at the RCCG church's headquarters.

Fear in Onitsha as truckload of live bullets falls; police arrest driver as conductor flees

Fear in Onitsha as truckload of live bullets falls; police arrest driver as conductor flees

Politics

5 years ago

A truck loaded with live bullets fell in Onitsha, Anambra on Sunday, May 9, spilling its content of the road. Police personnel have since swung into action.

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