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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

We want to reduce cybercrime: Tekisite organises tech summit, trains youths on digital skills

We want to reduce cybercrime: Tekisite organises tech summit, trains youths on digital skills

People

4 years ago

Incompetent and failed rulers: Man decries, alleges country pays loans with another loans

Incompetent and failed rulers: Man decries, alleges country pays loans with another loans

World

4 years ago

There was sound of bombs: Nigerian student recounts how war in Ukraine started after Russia's invasion

There was sound of bombs: Nigerian student recounts how war in Ukraine started after Russia's invasion

People

4 years ago

CVR: Scaling technology to expand access to voter register by Olasupo Abideen

CVR: Scaling technology to expand access to voter register by Olasupo Abideen

Opinion

4 years ago

Myroslav Kuvaldin: Music star of Nigerian root speaks on being “black”, taking arms for Ukraine against Russia

Myroslav Kuvaldin: Music star of Nigerian root speaks on being “black”, taking arms for Ukraine against Russia

People

4 years ago

Abandoned by mother, abused by father: How 14-year-old survivor Aisha found new hope in WARIF

Abandoned by mother, abused by father: How 14-year-old survivor Aisha found new hope in WARIF

People

4 years ago

APC presidential primaries: Your victory a step towards 2023 success, Senator Nwaogu congratulates Tinubu

APC presidential primaries: Your victory a step towards 2023 success, Senator Nwaogu congratulates Tinubu

Politics

4 years ago

Nkechi Nwaogu, ex-senator representing Abia Central Senatorial District, has congratulated Bola Tinubu over his victory in the All Progressive Congress primary.

Alaafin Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III as a marvel by Onike Rahaman

Alaafin Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III as a marvel by Onike Rahaman

Opinion

4 years ago

Since Friday night that Oba Lamidi Olayiwola Adeyemi III joined his ancestors, there have been different write-ups on people’s perceptions of the late Alaafin.

Perfect Blend of 2 Contrasts: Ukraine-Nigerian Couple Talks Marriage & Family; Surviving Russia's Invasion

Perfect Blend of 2 Contrasts: Ukraine-Nigerian Couple Talks Marriage & Family; Surviving Russia's Invasion

Family and Relationships

4 years ago

Femi Modile, his beautiful Ukrainian wife Iryna Pilat –and their adorable kids did not envisage the crisis in Ukraine would degenerate into a large-scale war.

Uyghurs: UN urged to investigate China's 're-education camps' over alleged human rights abuse

Uyghurs: UN urged to investigate China's 're-education camps' over alleged human rights abuse

World

4 years ago

Uyghur Muslims in Turkey have urged the United Nations (UN) to independently investigate the Chinese government's "re-education camps" situated in Xinjiang.

You've joined my cloud of witnesses: Fiancée of NAF officer who died in Kaduna crash mourns

You've joined my cloud of witnesses: Fiancée of NAF officer who died in Kaduna crash mourns

People

4 years ago

In Facebook post, Matankari Deedee who described the late officer as "my baby" said she was proud of him, adding that he has "joined my cloud of witnesses."

Legit.ng Award-winning Journalist, Rahaman Abiola shares 5 tips for creating quality news

Legit.ng Award-winning Journalist, Rahaman Abiola shares 5 tips for creating quality news

Ask Legit

4 years ago

Writing beautiful and thrilling content does not just begin from a fancy idea in the head or multiple sourced information about incidents or a stream of events.

NIN: Stress-free ways to know if your ID number is successfully linked with SIM

NIN: Stress-free ways to know if your ID number is successfully linked with SIM

Business and Economy

4 years ago

Despite the fear of coronavirus, Nigerians have been striving to link National Identification Number (NIN) with the Subscriber identification module (SIM).

After Grammy Awards loss, what's next For Wizkid? by Emmanuel Daraloye

After Grammy Awards loss, what's next For Wizkid? by Emmanuel Daraloye

Music

4 years ago

2022 is another chance for Wizkid to go for Grammy, the lapses of 2020/2021 must be avoided. His sparse interview should be brushed up. It should be deliberate.

May God bless you abundantly: Kind group buys groceries, electric wheelchair for family in need

May God bless you abundantly: Kind group buys groceries, electric wheelchair for family in need

People

4 years ago

A sweet video showing a group of people presenting a disadvantaged family with groceries and a wheelchair for their differently-abled son warmed hearts in SA.

Rahaman Abiola