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.

1026 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

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

Anthony Joshua reveals what he wants boxing world to do for him if he defeats Andy Ruiz (full statement)

Anthony Joshua reveals what he wants boxing world to do for him if he defeats Andy Ruiz (full statement)

World

5 years ago

Trouble for Joshua as Andy Ruiz almost knocks out his partner with more faster jabs (videos)

Trouble for Joshua as Andy Ruiz almost knocks out his partner with more faster jabs (videos)

World

5 years ago

Ballon d'Or 2019 winner revealed between Messi and Ronaldo

Ballon d'Or 2019 winner revealed between Messi and Ronaldo

World

5 years ago

Ronaldo beats Messi to another landmark as new FIFA all-time highest rated XI is released (see rating)

Ronaldo beats Messi to another landmark as new FIFA all-time highest rated XI is released (see rating)

Football

5 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

5 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

Kirill Tereshin, a Russian bodybuilder, has learnt the hard way that fighting is more than biceps as he was defeated in an embarrassing bout by an opponent nearly twice his age.

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.

Nigerian newspaper review for September 10: Presidency goes tough, orders evacuation of Nigerians in South Africa

Nigerian newspaper review for September 10: Presidency goes tough, orders evacuation of Nigerians in South Africa

Politics

6 years ago

The headlines of Nigeria's mainstream newspapers focus on the ongoing xenophobic attacks, with discussion broadly lengthened to President Muhammadu Buhari's directives for the immediate evacuation of Nigerians in South Africa.

Ex-presidential candidate Sowore set to declare indefinite revolution protest nationwide, releases date

Ex-presidential candidate Sowore set to declare indefinite revolution protest nationwide, releases date

Politics

6 years ago

The African Action Congress (AAC) and its presidential candidate in the last general election, Omoleye Sowore, have set Monday, August 5, for the commencement of a nationwide protest targeted at seeking for a better Nigeria.

Man United flop makes promise to fans in emotional apology message after woeful campaign

Man United flop makes promise to fans in emotional apology message after woeful campaign

World

6 years ago

Manchester United flop, Alexis Sanchez, has issued an emotional apology to fans following the club's 2-0 embarrassing defeat to Cardiff City at Old Trafford on Sunday, May 12.

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

6 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.

High concern as Nigeria’s electricity drops further to 2,919MW, power-generating plants shutdown

High concern as Nigeria’s electricity drops further to 2,919MW, power-generating plants shutdown

Business and Economy

6 years ago

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) says power generation has reduced due an emergency maintenance by Nigerian Gas Company (NGC) on pipeline supplying gas to Egbin, Omotosho, Olorunsogo and Paras power stations.

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

6 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.

Rahaman Abiola