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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

Revealed: How Liverpool, other top Premier League clubs benefit from VAR's poor decision (see stats)

Revealed: How Liverpool, other top Premier League clubs benefit from VAR's poor decision (see stats)

World

6 years ago

Panic at Stamford Bridge as top star slams Chelsea with huge demand they must fulfill or he leaves

Panic at Stamford Bridge as top star slams Chelsea with huge demand they must fulfill or he leaves

World

6 years ago

New year new hair: Ronaldo stuns everyone as he unveils new haircut (see the name and photos)

New year new hair: Ronaldo stuns everyone as he unveils new haircut (see the name and photos)

World

6 years ago

Nigerian heavyweight star suffers 1st round knock-out defeat in Canada (video)

Nigerian heavyweight star suffers 1st round knock-out defeat in Canada (video)

World

6 years ago

Mourinho set for Premier League return and the destination is big surprise

Mourinho set for Premier League return and the destination is big surprise

World

6 years ago

Russian bodybuilder with huge biceps beaten by opponent twice his age in MMA fight (videos, photos)

Russian bodybuilder with huge biceps beaten by opponent twice his age in MMA fight (videos, photos)

World

6 years ago

33-year-old mother breaks Usain Bolt's record, becomes world champion title holder

33-year-old mother breaks Usain Bolt's record, becomes world champion title holder

World

6 years ago

Allyson Felix, a 33-year-old mother, has broken Usain Bolt’s record for world titles after she clinched her first gold as a mom to make history in world championship.

Marcus Rashford offers die-hard Man United fan who just beat serious ailment 1 rare privilege at Old Trafford

Marcus Rashford offers die-hard Man United fan who just beat serious ailment 1 rare privilege at Old Trafford

World

6 years ago

Marcus Rashford has showed a touch of class off the pitch, earning praise from fans after offering a Man United lifelong supporter who beat cancer chance to watch club in action at Old Trafford.

INEC finally withdraws return certificate from PDP senator-elect sacked by court, issues it to authentic candidate

INEC finally withdraws return certificate from PDP senator-elect sacked by court, issues it to authentic candidate

Politics

7 years ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has eventually withdrawn the certificate of return it earlier gave Peter Nwaoboshi and issued it Ned Nwoko as the authentic senator-elect for Delta North senatorial district.

Full list of 20 highest paid leaders in the world, their salaries and countries (photo)

Full list of 20 highest paid leaders in the world, their salaries and countries (photo)

Politics

7 years ago

A report by 24/7 Wall Street has announced the compensation figures for the 20 highest-paid leaders, with the report expressing their salaries in U.S. dollars as converted from country of origin currencies.

Nasarawa attack: Local vigilante group arrests 3 suspects as Nigerian Army vows to track down perpetrators

Nasarawa attack: Local vigilante group arrests 3 suspects as Nigerian Army vows to track down perpetrators

Nigeria

7 years ago

Following the Sunday, April 14 attacks on Numa Kochu village in Nasarawa state, the Nigerian Army has vowed to arrest the perpetrators and make them face the wrath of the law

Breaking: Prominent Nigerian monarch Olowo of Owo kingdom is dead

Breaking: Prominent Nigerian monarch Olowo of Owo kingdom is dead

Politics

7 years ago

The paramount traditional ruler of Owo kingdom in Ondo state, Oba Victor Folagbade Olateru-Olagbegi, has reportedly passed away on Tuesday, April 16, at the age of 77.

Southeast APC chieftains shun party's arrangement, back Abia lawmaker for 9th speaker

Southeast APC chieftains shun party's arrangement, back Abia lawmaker for 9th speaker

Nigeria

7 years ago

The southeast All Progressives Congress (APC) publicity secretaries have endorsed Nkiru Onyejeocha representing Isiukwuato/Umunneochi federal constituency of Abia for speaker, House of Representatives.

All testimonies there are from hacked accounts - Nigerian man exposes fake online Kia Rio Splash promo

All testimonies there are from hacked accounts - Nigerian man exposes fake online Kia Rio Splash promo

Ask Legit

7 years ago

Amid rising rate of suspicious ponzi schemes advertised across the social media, a concerned Nigerian lawyer and certified crime manager, has warned members of the public against financial engagement with fraudulent Kia promo.

Tension as PDP rejects Kano re-run election, tells INEC to declare its candidate Abba Yusuf winner

Tension as PDP rejects Kano re-run election, tells INEC to declare its candidate Abba Yusuf winner

Nigeria

7 years ago

Moved by the gross breaches of electoral law, the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has insisted that no election was held in Kano, calling the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) to declare its candidate winner.

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