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.

1025 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

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

Mercedes found 40 years after rich man hid it over fear govt would seize it; picture goes viral

Mercedes found 40 years after rich man hid it over fear govt would seize it; picture goes viral

People

4 years ago

It's possible: Lady with HIV shares testimony about her family testing negative; inspires people

It's possible: Lady with HIV shares testimony about her family testing negative; inspires people

People

4 years ago

Revealed: 10 most anticipated games of 2021 gamers may love to catch funs with

Revealed: 10 most anticipated games of 2021 gamers may love to catch funs with

Nigeria

4 years ago

Donate to help take children of Calabar out of streets; let's change more lives together

Donate to help take children of Calabar out of streets; let's change more lives together

Nigeria

4 years ago

History as FUTO elects first female vice-chancellor

History as FUTO elects first female vice-chancellor

Nigeria

4 years ago

Meet beautiful blue-eyed child modelling to raise funds and awareness for her condition

Meet beautiful blue-eyed child modelling to raise funds and awareness for her condition

Nigeria

4 years ago

Born with a rare genetic condition called Wardenburg Syndrome, Rebecca Chogtaa Dumeh has blue eyes, was deaf and could not speak due to the condition. Read.

21-year-old lady makes waves as sports commentator, breaks barriers in a male-dominated field

21-year-old lady makes waves as sports commentator, breaks barriers in a male-dominated field

People

4 years ago

At 21, Joyce Annoh Yeboah is thriving in a male-dominated profession as a female sports commentator despite the challenges women in the field face. Watch video.

After getting over N14m, Lagos govt takes over amputee "Pure Water" seller's Case, provides accommodation

After getting over N14m, Lagos govt takes over amputee "Pure Water" seller's Case, provides accommodation

People

4 years ago

Lagos government said it will ensure that viral 26-year-old Kogi-born amputee pure water seller Mary Daniel is settled in the state as a responsible citizen.

It's him: Massive reactions over man who shares uncanny look with Nelson Mandela

It's him: Massive reactions over man who shares uncanny look with Nelson Mandela

Nigeria

4 years ago

@LudidiVelani recently took to the app and caused quite the buzz after sharing the snap of the madala who bears an uncanny resemblance to SA's Nelson Mandela.

Don't love single mother; woman above 35 with kids and no husband is a sad person - man advises

Don't love single mother; woman above 35 with kids and no husband is a sad person - man advises

Nigeria

4 years ago

Captain Kale, alias Doctor Love, is known for his harsh remarks on women. The self-proclaimed boychild defender has advised men to keep off single mothers.

Groom who mysteriously disappeared on eve of his wedding resurfaces, says he was stressed

Groom who mysteriously disappeared on eve of his wedding resurfaces, says he was stressed

Nigeria

4 years ago

Christabella Banturaki’s and Patrick Mbusa Kabagambe were set to be joined together in holy matrimony. However, Kabagambe did not show up at the venue on d-day.

Darius: World's biggest rabbit disappears from its home, owner offers N523k as police begin hunt

Darius: World's biggest rabbit disappears from its home, owner offers N523k as police begin hunt

Nigeria

4 years ago

The owner of the world's biggest rabbit stolen from its enclosure has offered to give N500,000 to anyone who will return it. The rabbit was stolen on Saturday.

Retrenched workers open their own farm; now employ over 30 employees and make profits daily

Retrenched workers open their own farm; now employ over 30 employees and make profits daily

Nigeria

4 years ago

Retrenched farmworkers did not allow their fate to become their destiny. According to an inspirational post shared online, they decided to start their own farm.

Alumni surprise their university's 74-year-old ex-cook on her birthday by paying off her mortgage

Alumni surprise their university's 74-year-old ex-cook on her birthday by paying off her mortgage

People

4 years ago

Former university students surprised their university cook by paying off her house mortgage and also offering full catering services for her 74th birthday.

Rahaman Abiola