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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.

1014 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

People raise over N95m for man who spent 43 years in prison for crimes he didn't commit

People raise over N95m for man who spent 43 years in prison for crimes he didn't commit

People

4 years ago

It's taken me 10 long years: Man celebrates visiting all countries in the world; he's a famous Youtuber

It's taken me 10 long years: Man celebrates visiting all countries in the world; he's a famous Youtuber

People

4 years ago

He slept days without food: Man dedicates MBA degree success to his dad; presents him certificate

He slept days without food: Man dedicates MBA degree success to his dad; presents him certificate

Family and Relationships

4 years ago

Afghanistan enmeshed in human rights crisis as over 30 cases of attack on journalists recorded

Afghanistan enmeshed in human rights crisis as over 30 cases of attack on journalists recorded

Asia

4 years ago

Banditry and phone network shutdown: Why Governor El-Rufai is chasing shadow

Banditry and phone network shutdown: Why Governor El-Rufai is chasing shadow

Opinion

4 years ago

EXCLUSIVE: Nobody gave us land, we came from Gbagba - Olakaka clears air on boundary controversy

EXCLUSIVE: Nobody gave us land, we came from Gbagba - Olakaka clears air on boundary controversy

Feature

4 years ago

I Sold Dogs, Worked as MC: Young man who now owns growing block factory shares inspiring story

I Sold Dogs, Worked as MC: Young man who now owns growing block factory shares inspiring story

People

4 years ago

Although Peter Kofi Nartey Etornam faced backbreaking financial setbacks when he first set out to establish himself in the construction section, he triumphed.

Husband is 100 & wife is 93: Meet Black couple who have been married for 73 years; people celebrate them

Husband is 100 & wife is 93: Meet Black couple who have been married for 73 years; people celebrate them

Family and Relationships

4 years ago

Social media users are in disbelief as they witness a love story of a sweet Black couple, Mr and Mrs Jones who was reported to have been married for 73 years.

My joyous day was when I first paid salaries of my staff - LAPO microfinance bank founder reveals

My joyous day was when I first paid salaries of my staff - LAPO microfinance bank founder reveals

Economy

4 years ago

Founder of LAPO microfinance bank, Dr Godwin Ehigiamusoe, said the company began with an idea that kick-started in his room before booming into a big firm.

How I got a big offer in Israel after doing a free show for my friend - Nigerian MC reveals

How I got a big offer in Israel after doing a free show for my friend - Nigerian MC reveals

Fashion

4 years ago

A young man identified as Mr Ayodele Okundalaye has lifted the lids on how doing a free-of-charge show for his friend got him connected with a bigger client.

Kenneth Ogagbo: 1-yr-old boy whose mum died of fire burns needs help to beat same injuries

Kenneth Ogagbo: 1-yr-old boy whose mum died of fire burns needs help to beat same injuries

Family and Relationships

4 years ago

Kenneth and his mum were involved in a kitchen mishap in August 2021 in Benue after his mother mistook fuel for cooking oil. Life has been difficult since.

Man impressively turns Okada into mobile Okrika boutique; runs business with his wife

Man impressively turns Okada into mobile Okrika boutique; runs business with his wife

Fashion

4 years ago

Twenty-eight-year-old Francis Mugendi from Embu county's business of secondhand bags has grown so much that he turned his motorbike into a mobile boutique.

It's head master's office: Man shares pictures of dilapidated hut used as school; no chair & desk

It's head master's office: Man shares pictures of dilapidated hut used as school; no chair & desk

Education

4 years ago

According to Salisu Hotoro, the school, an old hut surrounded by sands, is said to be Juma Wailare Primary School Warawa local government area of Kano state.

This is not image of "repentant bandit" absolved as Customs officer

This is not image of "repentant bandit" absolved as Customs officer

Editorial

4 years ago

Multiple social media users claimed that a Nigeria Customs officer in a recent viral video is one of the repentant bandits in picture with Governor Masari.

China set to boost anti-monopoly policy to encourage fair market among businesses

China set to boost anti-monopoly policy to encourage fair market among businesses

World

4 years ago

President Xi Jinping said the anti-monopoly law will help the country in maintaining the protection of its customers and help in the fight against pollution.

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