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.

1253 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Governor Abiodun rewards Nigerian student who defeated UK, US, Chinese pupils to emerge global maths champion

Governor Abiodun rewards Nigerian student who defeated UK, US, Chinese pupils to...

People

4 years ago

It's ridiculous and disgraceful: Outrage over video of malnourished lions left for dead inside OAU zoo

It's ridiculous and disgraceful: Outrage over video of malnourished lions left...

Nigeria

4 years ago

I have God to thank: Boy who grew up in broken home graduates from university with first class

I have God to thank: Boy who grew up in broken home graduates from university...

Education

4 years ago

Honest Bolt driver returns expensive iPhone 11 Pro Max left in his car by passenger; rejects compensation

Honest Bolt driver returns expensive iPhone 11 Pro Max left in his car by...

Entertainment

4 years ago

Massive reactions over video of 8-Year-old girl mimicking mom working from home

Massive reactions over video of 8-Year-old girl mimicking mom working from home

People

4 years ago

7 impressive Guinness world records held by Queen Elizabeth II as she turns 95

7 impressive Guinness world records held by Queen Elizabeth II as she turns 95

People

4 years ago

Family goal: Reactions as dad and son set up a dairy firm producing milk, yoghurt

Family goal: Reactions as dad and son set up a dairy firm producing milk, yoghurt

Nigeria

4 years ago

A South African man, Stephen, and his son, Nkosana Mtimkulu, recently made a very big money move and launched their very own successful dairy products business.

New beginnings and lots of blessings: Beautiful lady bags university degree; many celebrate her success

New beginnings and lots of blessings: Beautiful lady bags university degree; many celebrate her success

Nigeria

4 years ago

In a heartwarming post, a graduate proudly celebrates getting her engineering degree. She also takes some out to thank God and her parents for the achievement.

Student impresses social media with photos of king-sized hotel room university booked for him amid fire scare

Student impresses social media with photos of king-sized hotel room university booked for him amid fire scare

Nigeria

4 years ago

As the Cape Town fires continue to burn, the University of Cape Town has made the decision to book the students affected by the blaze into a really nice hotel.

When you marry, your husband will be sending you anyhow: Lady laments after 2 weeks in marriage

When you marry, your husband will be sending you anyhow: Lady laments after 2 weeks in marriage

People

4 years ago

Abena Moet said after being married for just over two weeks that it is nothing special. According to her, your husband just sends you anyhow. Many are reacting.

Beautiful young mum who was looking after her baby while studying graduates; inspires mothers in schools

Beautiful young mum who was looking after her baby while studying graduates; inspires mothers in schools

People

4 years ago

A young mom recently headed online to share a heartwarming post about how she has finally become a graduate after she started her student journey with a baby.

God forbid, I've never shot anyone since joining police in 1992 - Officer celebrated after being bullied

God forbid, I've never shot anyone since joining police in 1992 - Officer celebrated after being bullied

Nigeria

4 years ago

The 53-year-old policeman, ASP Sunday Erhabor, was celebrated after maintaining professionalism while being attacked, bullied by a traffic offender in Lagos.

Local midwife who used wooden door to save pregnant woman's life celebrated as hero

Local midwife who used wooden door to save pregnant woman's life celebrated as hero

People

4 years ago

A midwife who was spotted transporting an expectant woman in labour on a wooden door to a clinic has been celebrated for her creativity and commitment. Read.

Man rocks women's dresses with designer bags and colourful sneakers; causes massive stirs on social media

Man rocks women's dresses with designer bags and colourful sneakers; causes massive stirs on social media

Celebrities

4 years ago

Snaps of a very stylish and confident man rocking a dress on more than one occasion have left many people engaged in a big debate around gender-neutral fashion.

I was shocked: Dumb man speaks for first time after 20 years of silence; community still in disbelief

I was shocked: Dumb man speaks for first time after 20 years of silence; community still in disbelief

People

4 years ago

A 20-year-old dumb boy has left residents of Lorubae in Samburu East with their mouths open after miraculously speaking for the first time since he was born.

Rahaman Abiola