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.

1025 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Herdsman arrested with his cows in Benue, fined N500k after he was convicted of violating open grazing law

Herdsman arrested with his cows in Benue, fined N500k after he was convicted of violating open grazing law

Nigeria

5 years ago

IGP Adamu gives special instruction to police officers in north, reveals what will happen to bandits after Kaduna killing

IGP Adamu gives special instruction to police officers in north, reveals what will happen to bandits after Kaduna killing

Politics

5 years ago

Gbajabiamila finally breaks silence after being accused of taking 300 guests to Dubai for mother's birthday

Gbajabiamila finally breaks silence after being accused of taking 300 guests to Dubai for mother's birthday

Politics

5 years ago

NYSC finally reacts to report that it wants to use corps members' February allowances to tackle coronavirus (see statement)

NYSC finally reacts to report that it wants to use corps members' February allowances to tackle coronavirus (see statement)

Nigeria

5 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

5 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

5 years ago

Breaking: Man United get tough opponents as Europa League Round 16 draw announced (see full list)

Breaking: Man United get tough opponents as Europa League Round 16 draw announced (see full list)

World

5 years ago

Europa League Round 16 draw has seen Premier League side Manchester United drawn against Linzer Athletik-Sport-Klub popularly known as LASK.

Deontay Wilder finally explains why he lost to Tyson Fury (it's a bizarre reason)

Deontay Wilder finally explains why he lost to Tyson Fury (it's a bizarre reason)

World

5 years ago

Deontay Wilder earlier admitted there was no excuse for his loss to Tyson Fury but it seems the dethroned American heavyweight king has found one.

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

5 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.

Incredible Haaland scores 8 goals in just 4 games, sets big record in Europe after snubbing Man United (video)

Incredible Haaland scores 8 goals in just 4 games, sets big record in Europe after snubbing Man United (video)

World

5 years ago

Erling Haaland made a return from the bench on Tuesday, February 4, only to continue his impressive goal-scoring run as Dortmund lost to Werder Bremen during the DFB Pokal clash which ended on 3-2 note.

Panic in Camp Nou as Lionel Messi tackles Barcelona top chief over 1 issue amid threat of leaving

Panic in Camp Nou as Lionel Messi tackles Barcelona top chief over 1 issue amid threat of leaving

World

5 years ago

Lionel Messi has hit back at Eric Eric Abidal, Barcelona sporting director, for playing a blame game on players over the sacking former manager Ernesto Valverde.

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

5 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.

Incredible Haaland scores 7 goals in just 3 games with brace against Union Berlin after snubbing Man United (video)

Incredible Haaland scores 7 goals in just 3 games with brace against Union Berlin after snubbing Man United (video)

World

5 years ago

Erling Haaland has scored seven games in just three games for Borussia Dortmund since moving to Germany for just €20 million despite interest from Man United.

World No. 1 Rafael Nadal crashes out of Australian Open with stunning defeat to low seed player (video, photos)

World No. 1 Rafael Nadal crashes out of Australian Open with stunning defeat to low seed player (video, photos)

World

5 years ago

Rafael Nadal has bowed out of the Australian Open after suffering a stunning defeat to Dominic Thiem in a thrilling quarter-final match in Melbourne.

Real Madrid stop training, hold some minute silence as Sergio Ramos does 1 thing in honour of Kobe Bryant (video)

Real Madrid stop training, hold some minute silence as Sergio Ramos does 1 thing in honour of Kobe Bryant (video)

World

5 years ago

Kobe Bryant's death has seen the sports space plunged into unstoppable mourning and Real Madrid have now become the latest sports organisation to pay last resect for the deceased NBA icon.

Rahaman Abiola