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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

Coronavirus: Here are 10 states with confirmed and suspected cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria

Coronavirus: Here are 10 states with confirmed and suspected cases of Covid-19 in Nigeria

Nigeria

6 years ago

Alleged N100b fraud: EFCC begins probe of former Rivers governor, he fights back

Alleged N100b fraud: EFCC begins probe of former Rivers governor, he fights back

Nigeria

6 years ago

Osun assembly passes bill imposing death penalty on kidnappers, ritualists and bandits

Osun assembly passes bill imposing death penalty on kidnappers, ritualists and bandits

Nigeria

6 years ago

Panic as 3 LG councillors abducted in Zamfara, kidnappers demand N40m

Panic as 3 LG councillors abducted in Zamfara, kidnappers demand N40m

Politics

6 years ago

Adeboye at 78: Atiku Abubakar showers RCCG pastor with praises, reveals what he does to make Nigeria great

Adeboye at 78: Atiku Abubakar showers RCCG pastor with praises, reveals what he does to make Nigeria great

Politics

6 years ago

Panic as Guinea-Bissau interim president resigns amid death threats, cites other reasons less than 48 hours after taking over

Panic as Guinea-Bissau interim president resigns amid death threats, cites other reasons less than 48 hours after taking over

World

6 years ago

Heavyweight fighters ranked after Deontay Wilder's defeat to Tyson Fury (see Joshua's position)

Heavyweight fighters ranked after Deontay Wilder's defeat to Tyson Fury (see Joshua's position)

Feature

6 years ago

Tyson Fury has been ranked number one fighter in the heavyweight division following his flawless victory over Deontay Wilder in Las Vega on Sunday, February 23.

Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodriguez opens up on alleged secret marriage, reveals how she met Juve star (see details)

Ronaldo's partner Georgina Rodriguez opens up on alleged secret marriage, reveals how she met Juve star (see details)

Sports

6 years ago

Georgina Rodriguez has opened more lids on how Cristiano Ronaldo won her heart and interestingly the revelations are coming amid rumours that the two lovebirds might have secretly tied the knot.

Finally, Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote reveals when he will buy Arsenal (see date and details)

Finally, Africa's richest man Aliko Dangote reveals when he will buy Arsenal (see date and details)

World

6 years ago

Aliko Dangote, Africa's richest man, has hinted at possible takeover of Premier League giants Arsenal, with the Nigerian business mogul declaring the takeover could happen in 2021.

Top Liverpool star buys N600k iPhone 11X for Sadio Mane which he was spotted recently with broken screen (video)

Top Liverpool star buys N600k iPhone 11X for Sadio Mane which he was spotted recently with broken screen (video)

World

6 years ago

Sadio Mane was given a brand new iPhone 11x Max pro mobile gadget by Liverpool teammate Georginio Wijnaldum as a gift last year, with the phone now left with broken screen as seen recently.

Former boxing champion who defeated Muhammed Ali lands in hospital after battle with serious ailment

Former boxing champion who defeated Muhammed Ali lands in hospital after battle with serious ailment

World

6 years ago

Leon Spinks, boxing legend, is currently battling with prostate cancer and has been taken to Las Vegas hospital in United States, according to his wife Brenda.

Messi set to break more 20 records in 2020 after being crowned player of decade (see full list)

Messi set to break more 20 records in 2020 after being crowned player of decade (see full list)

World

6 years ago

Lionel Messi unarguably enjoyed a fabulous decade capped by sixth record Ballon d'Or gong after leading the Spanish champions to another domestic victory, his tenth La Liga title.

Paul Pogba's agent attacks Man United, reveals when Frenchman will depart Old Trafford

Paul Pogba's agent attacks Man United, reveals when Frenchman will depart Old Trafford

Football

6 years ago

Mino Raiola has cleared the dusts on growing talks surrounding Paul Pogba's Manchester United future with the super agent insisting the Frenchman will not leave Old Trafford during January transfer market.

Messi beats Ronaldo to huge recognition, becomes only player to score 34 direct free-kick goals in decade (see full list)

Messi beats Ronaldo to huge recognition, becomes only player to score 34 direct free-kick goals in decade (see full list)

Sports

6 years ago

Lionel Messi has beaten Cristiano Ronaldo to a number of goals scored from direct free-kick over a decade with the Barcelona star adjudged biggest dead-ball specialist of his generation.

Ronaldo beats Messi to another landmark, gets huge recognition as 20 athletes of decade revealed (see full list)

Ronaldo beats Messi to another landmark, gets huge recognition as 20 athletes of decade revealed (see full list)

Football

6 years ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has been ranked above his arch rival Lionel Messi in Skysport's list of athletes of the decade, with tennis super star Rafael Nadal shockingly omitted in the controversial ranking.

Rahaman Abiola