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.

1252 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Beyond Deeper Life Church: Ifa priest Oluwo Olakunle addresses negative stereotypes about African spirituality

Beyond Deeper Life Church: Ifa priest Oluwo Olakunle addresses negative...

People

2 years ago

How does it harm anyone: Boy suspended from school for barbing Ronaldo's 2002 WC hairstyle for World Cup

How does it harm anyone: Boy suspended from school for barbing Ronaldo's 2002 WC...

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

"They're using coercive tactics": New report accuses China of weaponising media for propaganda

"They're using coercive tactics": New report accuses China of weaponising...

Asia

2 years ago

2023 Elections: Senator Nwaogu tells Abia women to support Tinubu/Shettima ticket; "follow who knows road"

2023 Elections: Senator Nwaogu tells Abia women to support Tinubu/Shettima...

Politics

2 years ago

History as Abiodun Ogunbo Alashela becomes first Oba in Ogomboland

History as Abiodun Ogunbo Alashela becomes first Oba in Ogomboland

People

2 years ago

Fresh worry as China accused of targeting disinformation towards Taiwan

Fresh worry as China accused of targeting disinformation towards Taiwan

Asia

2 years ago

E dey do too much: Man set his car ablaze to celebrate IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu

E dey do too much: Man set his car ablaze to celebrate IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu

People

2 years ago

A man has reportedly set his vehicle ablaze to celebrate the court release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, a leader of a separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra.

Standing strong: Years after surviving abuse, lady set to finish university in style; "I can't sleep"

Standing strong: Years after surviving abuse, lady set to finish university in style; "I can't sleep"

Family and Relationships

2 years ago

Nkem (not her real name) saw her life gradually fade into the darkness and her childhood memories heavily hazed by a nightmare after being abused in Enugu.

Queen Elizabeth II: UK lawmakers fume over invitation of China to monarch's funeral

Queen Elizabeth II: UK lawmakers fume over invitation of China to monarch's funeral

Asia

2 years ago

The Members of Parliament (MP), including Tim Loughton, described the invitation of China to Queen Elizabeth's funeral as an insult to the monarch's legacy.

Jim Iyke: Fresh trouble for actor as 'legally wedded-US wife' surfaces; says "we got married in 2017

Jim Iyke: Fresh trouble for actor as 'legally wedded-US wife' surfaces; says "we got married in 2017

Wedding

2 years ago

Carllie Taggett, a US lady, has accused Nigerian thespian and fashionista James Ikechukwu, known as Jim Iyke, of abandonment after their legal marriage in 2017.

He will live longer: Policewoman shakes her waist for husband, welcomes him back home from work in video

He will live longer: Policewoman shakes her waist for husband, welcomes him back home from work in video

People

2 years ago

A Kenyan policewoman went viral on TikTok after sharing a short video showing her sweetly dancing and embracing her husband as he arrived back home from work.

15-year-old Nigerian student wins big, defeats UK, US, Chinese pupils at global maths competition

15-year-old Nigerian student wins big, defeats UK, US, Chinese pupils at global maths competition

Nigeria

2 years ago

Faith Odunsi, a 15-year-old Nigerian student has won the Global Open Mathematics Tournament, an international contest with participants from all over the world.

Nas Daily of Nigeria: How Theoder Innocent is discovering Nigeria's forgotten sites and zones; helping people

Nas Daily of Nigeria: How Theoder Innocent is discovering Nigeria's forgotten sites and zones; helping people

People

2 years ago

A young Nigerian man, Mr Theoder Innocent Okechukwu, said he has found his strength in making discoveries about Nigeria's forgotten sites, people and places.

Roof of the world: Worry over China's continued maltreatment of Tibet

Roof of the world: Worry over China's continued maltreatment of Tibet

Asia

2 years ago

Tibet, an autonomous region known as the "roof of the world", is fighting hard to keep its culture amid Beijing government's alleged human rights violation.

Japa: How Kelvin Alaneme is helping thousands of young Nigerians get study & work UK visas via CareerEdu

Japa: How Kelvin Alaneme is helping thousands of young Nigerians get study & work UK visas via CareerEdu

People

2 years ago

Kelvin Alaneme created CareerEdu, an education technology platform that is simplifying the process of landing UK visas and getting the right school and jobs.

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