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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.

1014 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

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

Mending the broken bridges: How Israel Balogun's initiative is giving hope to homeless street kids in Ibadan

Mending the broken bridges: How Israel Balogun's initiative is giving hope to homeless street kids in Ibadan

People

4 years ago

Beyond crutches: How physically-challenged Michael Showunmi is raising stars in poor kids of Lagos

Beyond crutches: How physically-challenged Michael Showunmi is raising stars in poor kids of Lagos

People

4 years ago

It's for its people: India's foreign policy hailed amid Ukraine-Russia war

It's for its people: India's foreign policy hailed amid Ukraine-Russia war

World

4 years ago

From school to street: Meet 29-year-old Nigerian graduate Mufeed Adeola making waves in shoemaking

From school to street: Meet 29-year-old Nigerian graduate Mufeed Adeola making waves in shoemaking

People

4 years ago

From abyss of shame to grace: How Lynda Iroegbu set up business for dejected mum of 5 on Val's Day

From abyss of shame to grace: How Lynda Iroegbu set up business for dejected mum of 5 on Val's Day

People

4 years ago

I didn't have any training in art: Nigerian law student who uses salt to make great portraits

I didn't have any training in art: Nigerian law student who uses salt to make great portraits

People

4 years ago

22-year-old Nigerian genius and UNIUYO law student, Ake-Abasi Linus Okoko, is taking a world of painting and drawing by storm with his quiet unique artistry.

No country will be unhappy: Australia, other QUAD nations back India's position on Ukraine-Russia War

No country will be unhappy: Australia, other QUAD nations back India's position on Ukraine-Russia War

World

4 years ago

President Vladmir Putin's "military operation" in Ukraine has led to loss of lives, with millions still fleeing as skyscrapers reduced to crumbles in Kiev city.

He threatened to kill me: Another victim of arrested BRT driver speaks, presents video evidence, others

He threatened to kill me: Another victim of arrested BRT driver speaks, presents video evidence, others

People

4 years ago

A lady has opened up on how Nice Omininikoron, the driver of the BRT vehicle arrested in connection with the murder Oluwabamise Ayankole raped her in 2021.

She must not die in vain: Outrage over death of young lady missing after boarding BRT

She must not die in vain: Outrage over death of young lady missing after boarding BRT

People

4 years ago

Bamise Ayanwole went missing after she boarded a public transit on her way back from work on Saturday, February 26. She was said to be visiting her brother.

From Lagos Ghetto boy to literary diamond: Aremo Gemini is saving Africa’s culture with spoken words

From Lagos Ghetto boy to literary diamond: Aremo Gemini is saving Africa’s culture with spoken words

People

4 years ago

Born Yusuf Alabi Balogun in Ijora ghettos of Lagos state over two decades ago, Aremo Gemini rose from being a guttersnipe to a national hero in creative space.

You have no stake: Management tells ex-governorship aspirant Gbadamosi amid controversy over Amen Estates

You have no stake: Management tells ex-governorship aspirant Gbadamosi amid controversy over Amen Estates

People

4 years ago

Babatunde Gbadamosi, a businessman and former governorship candidate in Lagos, has been told to desist from attaching himself to the management of Amen Estates.

They just want to drive Benz: Group stages walk, against money rituals and fraud; warns parents

They just want to drive Benz: Group stages walk, against money rituals and fraud; warns parents

People

4 years ago

The youth advocacy group warned parents to keep eyes on friends their wards are keeping amid disheartening interest rise in fraud and rituals among young ones.

Valentine: Spotlight on life and myth of Roman saint celebrated by lovers annually on February 14

Valentine: Spotlight on life and myth of Roman saint celebrated by lovers annually on February 14

Family and Relationships

4 years ago

A 3rd-century Roman saint highly respected in Western Christianity, Valentine was said to have been unjustly executed on February 14 around the year 270 A.D.

It's no longer possible: Afghan students in US fear home return under Taliban rules

It's no longer possible: Afghan students in US fear home return under Taliban rules

Asia

4 years ago

Afghan students who are in the US on scholarships including Fulbright are fearful of returning home as attacks on human rights escalate in the Asian country.

Rahaman Abiola