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

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

5 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

5 years ago

Chelsea plotting big money move for top-rated star who is set to drop England for Super Eagles

Chelsea plotting big money move for top-rated star who is set to drop England for Super Eagles

World

5 years ago

Panic as Mourinho could lose Spurs job soon as Tottenham chief makes U-turn

Panic as Mourinho could lose Spurs job soon as Tottenham chief makes U-turn

Football

5 years ago

Anthony Joshua gives strong warning, reveals why he wants to spar Tyson Fury before Wilder fight

Anthony Joshua gives strong warning, reveals why he wants to spar Tyson Fury before Wilder fight

World

5 years ago

Liverpool secure narrow 2-1 win over Monterrey as they advance to World Club Cup final in style

Liverpool secure narrow 2-1 win over Monterrey as they advance to World Club Cup final in style

World

5 years ago

Too much talent! Meet Floyd Mayweather's first daughter who is a popular rapper in US (photos)

Too much talent! Meet Floyd Mayweather's first daughter who is a popular rapper in US (photos)

World

5 years ago

Iyanna, Floyd Mayweather's daughter, has proved she is more that social media sensation. The beauty queen has leapfrogged his career into rap music, following her father's fame step.

McGregor challenges Kamaru Usman to fight after 'Nigerian nightmare' defeats Trump's friend Covington

McGregor challenges Kamaru Usman to fight after 'Nigerian nightmare' defeats Trump's friend Covington

World

5 years ago

Conor McGregor, former UFC featherweight and lightweight champion, has reacted to Kamaru Usman's win over Colby Covington with a cryptic message hinting at a potential fight between him and the UFC welterweight champ.

Panic at Stamford Bridge as top Chelsea star plots transfer move to either Real Madrid or Barcelona

Panic at Stamford Bridge as top Chelsea star plots transfer move to either Real Madrid or Barcelona

World

5 years ago

N'Golo Kante is reportedly considering a move from Chelsea at the end of the season, fuelling the speculations linking him with a possible switch to either Barcelona or Real Madrid.

Anthony Joshua's next fighter revealed (he must fight him within 180 days or lose belts)

Anthony Joshua's next fighter revealed (he must fight him within 180 days or lose belts)

World

5 years ago

Anthony Joshua, two-time heavyweight champion, has relished the herculean challenge of fighting Ukrainian champion Oleksandr Usyk in June.

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

5 years ago

Samuel Peter, former WBC heavyweight champion, was on Saturday, December 7, handed perhaps the quickest defeat of his career by Arslanbek Makhmudov.

Super Eagles star scores 1st career hat-trick to help Bordeaux defeat Nimes in 6-goal thriller

Super Eagles star scores 1st career hat-trick to help Bordeaux defeat Nimes in 6-goal thriller

Football

5 years ago

Josh Maja was on a blistering attacking form for Bordeaux as his side cruised to a comfortable 6-0 victory over Nimes on Tuesday night, December 3.

Ronaldo saves Juventus from defeat as Sassuolo force Old Lady to 2-2 draw (photos, video)

Ronaldo saves Juventus from defeat as Sassuolo force Old Lady to 2-2 draw (photos, video)

World

5 years ago

Juventus vs Sassuolo ended in stalemate as Mauricio Sarri's men failed to record a home victory over their visitors during the tough Serie A encounter on Sunday evening, December 1.

Ajax star makes big revelation about Super Eagles striker who is wanted by Mourinho

Ajax star makes big revelation about Super Eagles striker who is wanted by Mourinho

Nigeria

5 years ago

Victor Osimhen, Nigerian sensation, has been hailed by Hakim Ziyech for his stellar performance during the Champions League tie between Ajax and Lille.

Former Chelsea ace hails Super Eagles star who is January transfer target for Jose Mourinho

Former Chelsea ace hails Super Eagles star who is January transfer target for Jose Mourinho

Nigeria

5 years ago

Loic Remy, former Chelsea star, has hailed Nigerian sensation Victor Osimhen following the striker's impressive goal-scoring run for the French giants Lille.

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