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

University graduate & team invent cooker that uses only solar energy & can last 25 years

University graduate & team invent cooker that uses only solar energy & can last 25 years

People

3 years ago

Forgotten heroes: Woman cleaning streets receives tons of praise and heartfelt gratitude

Forgotten heroes: Woman cleaning streets receives tons of praise and heartfelt gratitude

People

3 years ago

Man uses quiz to propose to girlfriend in viral clip, renders her speechless

Man uses quiz to propose to girlfriend in viral clip, renders her speechless

Wedding

3 years ago

Young Dubai immigrant celebrates purchasing his own apartment after moving and working there

Young Dubai immigrant celebrates purchasing his own apartment after moving and working there

People

3 years ago

Talented designer turns old storey building into colorful mansion; shares 4 powerful photos

Talented designer turns old storey building into colorful mansion; shares 4 powerful photos

People

3 years ago

How investment in agriculture can generate $813bn in revenues by 2030, Report

How investment in agriculture can generate $813bn in revenues by 2030, Report

World

3 years ago

I wish my daddy was here: 74-yr-old woman who spent 27 years in jail for crime she didn't commit freed

I wish my daddy was here: 74-yr-old woman who spent 27 years in jail for crime she didn't commit freed

People

3 years ago

Joyce Watkins, 74, was jailed in 1987 alongside her then-boyfriend Charlie Dunn for the murder of her great-niece. They were acquitted, but he died in prison.

Adeife Adebiyi: Nigerian lady helping women to fight excess weight gain with natural solution

Adeife Adebiyi: Nigerian lady helping women to fight excess weight gain with natural solution

People

3 years ago

Adeife Adebiyi, better known by her pseudonym Sisi Bella, is a young Nigerian lady who has been helping women to fight excess weight gain across the world.

Taliban takeover: How over 6,400 journalists in Afghanistan lost their jobs - Report shows

Taliban takeover: How over 6,400 journalists in Afghanistan lost their jobs - Report shows

Asia

3 years ago

Over 231 media organisations have shut down in Afghanistan, with not less than 6,400 Afgan journalists losing their jobs since the Taliban took over government.

Career hero: Company rewards lady who helped her friend get a job she didn't apply for

Career hero: Company rewards lady who helped her friend get a job she didn't apply for

People

3 years ago

Fuzu said it will celebrate both ladies with a free spa session and lunch for 2, plus 6 months of free access to the career-building tools on their website.

It's Randy and Cena: Reactions as 2 guys recreate WWE starts in hilarious video shot inside bush

It's Randy and Cena: Reactions as 2 guys recreate WWE starts in hilarious video shot inside bush

People

3 years ago

Kulani has brought another funny video clip to the online family as it depicts true creativity from two Mzansi guys as they play the popular game of wrestling.

Sylvester Oromoni: The unanswered questions by Tombra Ebikeme

Sylvester Oromoni: The unanswered questions by Tombra Ebikeme

Opinion

3 years ago

The two autopsy reports were conducted in Warri and Lagos respectively and witnessed by the Police and representatives of the families of the late Sylvester.

Man establishes food bank for poor, opens foundation where needy can get helps & acquire skills

Man establishes food bank for poor, opens foundation where needy can get helps & acquire skills

People

3 years ago

Oluwaseun Basil Alabi on Monday launched a food bank for the poor, widows and vulnerable in the Ikire community, Irewole local government area of Osun state.

Remembrance: France, Israel pay tribute to victims of 26/11 terror attack in India

Remembrance: France, Israel pay tribute to victims of 26/11 terror attack in India

World

3 years ago

In separate statements, both France and Israel described the 26/11 attack as unfortunate and emphasised that it was targeted against "international people."

Portable vs Pocolee: A peep into fall out of Zazoo and Zehh by Emmanuel Daraloye

Portable vs Pocolee: A peep into fall out of Zazoo and Zehh by Emmanuel Daraloye

Opinion

3 years ago

A few hours ago, rave of the moment and self-acclaimed Werey Olorin, Habeeb Okikiola popularly known as Portable, was sent packing from a hotel by Kogbagidi.

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