Top News Website in Nigeria 24/25

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

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

4 years ago

Fear Grips Abia as Hoodlums Set Another Police Station On Fire; Officers Scamper for Safety

Fear Grips Abia as Hoodlums Set Another Police Station On Fire; Officers Scamper for Safety

Politics

4 years ago

Why Nigeria will not break up, TB Joshua releases prophecy; warns against political class

Why Nigeria will not break up, TB Joshua releases prophecy; warns against political class

Nigeria

4 years ago

Tragedy strikes again in Niger as 28 people die in boat accident

Tragedy strikes again in Niger as 28 people die in boat accident

Politics

4 years ago

Beg Chelsea's Tuchel to cut small soap for you; Senator Kalu jokingly tells Arsenal's Arteta

Beg Chelsea's Tuchel to cut small soap for you; Senator Kalu jokingly tells Arsenal's Arteta

Nigeria

4 years ago

Fully-automated garri processing factory launched in China; video causes stir

Fully-automated garri processing factory launched in China; video causes stir

People

4 years ago

My student turned colleague - Schoolteacher who becomes workmate with his ex-pupil shares heartwarming photo; many react

My student turned colleague - Schoolteacher who becomes workmate with his ex-pupil shares heartwarming photo; many react

People

5 years ago

Oseni Ibrahim Ola, a schoolteacher in Iseyin, Oyo state, has shared inspiring and heartwarming picture after becoming colleague with one of his former students.

I know graduates who earn less than N39k: Lady begins selling cassava and plantain; says it's profitable

I know graduates who earn less than N39k: Lady begins selling cassava and plantain; says it's profitable

Nigeria

5 years ago

In an interview on SV TV Africa, the lady narrated that working in office has too many disadvantages. Now she sells cassava and plantain at the market. See more

Young lady who started painting as hobby in university now earns N2.9m from her work; inspires many

Young lady who started painting as hobby in university now earns N2.9m from her work; inspires many

Nigeria

5 years ago

Female painter and muralist, Anita-Pearl Mwinnabang Ankor, has carved out a niche in a male-dominated field, reaching beyond Ghana's borders with her designs.

They're doing well: 25-year-old woman gives birth to 9 babies at one labour; causes stir

They're doing well: 25-year-old woman gives birth to 9 babies at one labour; causes stir

Nigeria

5 years ago

A 25-year-old woman in Mali identified as Halima Cisse has given birth to nine babies making history as one of the few women in the world to deliver nonuplets.

Sperminator: Meet 44-year-old professor who has 78 children, 13 women pregnant; says he's willing to do more

Sperminator: Meet 44-year-old professor who has 78 children, 13 women pregnant; says he's willing to do more

Nigeria

5 years ago

Ari Nagel is a 44-year-old New York professor with a knack for siring children, the current tally being 78 already born and 13 other women pregnant for him.

I can't breathe - Help 20-year-old Rokibat to beat strange infection that's eating up her face

I can't breathe - Help 20-year-old Rokibat to beat strange infection that's eating up her face

People

5 years ago

Adefabi Rokibat is battling with a strange infection that has denied her education and put her dreams in bin. She needs N2million to do a correctional surgery.

You're fighter: Lady who failed on many attempts finally gains admission; now in Japan for Master's degree

You're fighter: Lady who failed on many attempts finally gains admission; now in Japan for Master's degree

People

5 years ago

Keabetswe Modise has served as a great example after she failed Grade 11 three times but still went on to become a graduate and may now go to study in Japan.

Young female soldier becomes 1st African to finish top course in Georgia; decorated with big honour

Young female soldier becomes 1st African to finish top course in Georgia; decorated with big honour

Nigeria

5 years ago

Lt Agatha Kpamina became the first person from an African country to graduate from the Infantry Officer Basic Course, in Georgia, USA. She received laurels.

Forever young: 60-year-old besties who met in 70s "gbese" in hilarious street dance videos; many react

Forever young: 60-year-old besties who met in 70s "gbese" in hilarious street dance videos; many react

Celebrities

5 years ago

A granny duo known as DaBabyBommers became famous after they went viral due to a dance video to one of DaBaby's songs. The two even performed at the Grammys.

Rahaman Abiola