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

Revealed: Kobe Bryant leaves behind assets value worth $2bn (see how he invested his monies across businesses)

Revealed: Kobe Bryant leaves behind assets value worth $2bn (see how he invested his monies across businesses)

Sports

5 years ago

Ndidi reacts to 2022 World Cup qualifiers draw, makes big vows ahead of games (see countries Nigeria will face)

Ndidi reacts to 2022 World Cup qualifiers draw, makes big vows ahead of games (see countries Nigeria will face)

World

5 years ago

Anthony Joshua meets President Buhari in UK, presents his heavyweight belts to him (photos, video)

Anthony Joshua meets President Buhari in UK, presents his heavyweight belts to him (photos, video)

World

5 years ago

Lionel Messi finally reveals whether he will work with Barcelona new manager or not

Lionel Messi finally reveals whether he will work with Barcelona new manager or not

World

5 years ago

Tears and heartbreak as wrestling star and actor 'The Rock' Johnson loses dad

Tears and heartbreak as wrestling star and actor 'The Rock' Johnson loses dad

World

5 years ago

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

5 years ago

Panic as Anthony Joshua set to lose belts after being handed tough condition over title-defence fight

Panic as Anthony Joshua set to lose belts after being handed tough condition over title-defence fight

World

5 years ago

Anthony Joshua has been handed an ultimatum to agree terms over title defence showdown against Kubrat Pulev or be stripped of his belts by the boxing governing body.

Thousands storm the street in Sadio Mane's village to celebrate as he wins African best player (video, photos)

Thousands storm the street in Sadio Mane's village to celebrate as he wins African best player (video, photos)

World

5 years ago

Sadio Mane walked into the podium like a true African king- knowing that the stage was made for him- and won the CAF African best player of the year award to send delight into the hearts of football lovers across the world.

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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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

5 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.

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

5 years ago

Video Assistant Referee (VAR) still continues to court massive controversy with the technology's recent poor outing in Liverpool vs Wolves being the last straw that broke the camel's back.

Rahaman Abiola