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.

1034 articles published since 28 Aug 2018

Author's articles

Nigerian photographer, Bolaji Alonge, exhibits “iconic” photos celebrating Lagos, Africa in UK

Nigerian photographer, Bolaji Alonge, exhibits “iconic” photos celebrating Lagos, Africa in UK

2 years ago

My life took a huge turn: Nigerian Ukraine-based doctor who lost everything to Russia’s invasion

My life took a huge turn: Nigerian Ukraine-based doctor who lost everything to Russia’s invasion

2 years ago

I was a medical lab technician before moving to comedy, skits: Mr Aloy’s speaks on rewarding career

I was a medical lab technician before moving to comedy, skits: Mr Aloy’s speaks on rewarding career

2 years ago

Group to organise Ibadan's first-ever comic convention, awards for creatives

Group to organise Ibadan's first-ever comic convention, awards for creatives

2 years ago

Taking Afrobeat to different level - Nigerian singer features 20 artistes in 20 songs from 20 nations

Taking Afrobeat to different level - Nigerian singer features 20 artistes in 20 songs from 20 nations

2 years ago

Beyond barriers: How NGO is raising stars in girl child from neglected slum communities in Lagos

Beyond barriers: How NGO is raising stars in girl child from neglected slum communities in Lagos

2 years ago

Bridging the gap: How NGO is addressing low-quality education in Ajegunle slum with library for kids

Bridging the gap: How NGO is addressing low-quality education in Ajegunle slum with library for kids

2 years ago

Grace Nkwocha, director of Transforming Lives and Communities Initiative (TSCI), said the library is helping the Ajegunle kids to dream through reading culture.

Beyond Deeper Life Church: Ifa priest Oluwo Olakunle addresses negative stereotypes about African spirituality

Beyond Deeper Life Church: Ifa priest Oluwo Olakunle addresses negative stereotypes about African spirituality

2 years ago

In the journey of self-discovery, Olakunle Olawole found himself repose in Ifa and Orisa worship, in what negated his belief as a former Deeper Life member.

History as Abiodun Ogunbo Alashela becomes first Oba in Ogomboland

History as Abiodun Ogunbo Alashela becomes first Oba in Ogomboland

2 years ago

His royal majesty Oba Abiodun Ogunbo Alashela mounted the stool of his forefathers as the first king in Ogomboland, Eti-Osa LCDA in Lagos state on Tuesday.

E dey do too much: Man set his car ablaze to celebrate IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu

E dey do too much: Man set his car ablaze to celebrate IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu

2 years ago

A man has reportedly set his vehicle ablaze to celebrate the court release of Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, a leader of a separatist group, Indigenous People of Biafra.

He will live longer: Policewoman shakes her waist for husband, welcomes him back home from work in video

He will live longer: Policewoman shakes her waist for husband, welcomes him back home from work in video

2 years ago

A Kenyan policewoman went viral on TikTok after sharing a short video showing her sweetly dancing and embracing her husband as he arrived back home from work.

Nas Daily of Nigeria: How Theoder Innocent is discovering Nigeria's forgotten sites and zones; helping people

Nas Daily of Nigeria: How Theoder Innocent is discovering Nigeria's forgotten sites and zones; helping people

2 years ago

A young Nigerian man, Mr Theoder Innocent Okechukwu, said he has found his strength in making discoveries about Nigeria's forgotten sites, people and places.

Japa: How Kelvin Alaneme is helping thousands of young Nigerians get study & work UK visas via CareerEdu

Japa: How Kelvin Alaneme is helping thousands of young Nigerians get study & work UK visas via CareerEdu

3 years ago

Kelvin Alaneme created CareerEdu, an education technology platform that is simplifying the process of landing UK visas and getting the right school and jobs.

Occupational change: How Delta community developed other professions from fishing to survive due to oil spill

Occupational change: How Delta community developed other professions from fishing to survive due to oil spill

3 years ago

Sapele local government area is found in Delta state, South-south geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The LGA is made up of several towns and villages as Ugborhen.

Enabled to Enable: How physically challenged woman is changing narrative for people with disabilities in Cross River

Enabled to Enable: How physically challenged woman is changing narrative for people with disabilities in Cross River

3 years ago

In Cross River, an NGO Enabled to Enable, through vocational skills training, is contributing its quota to empower PWDs in the southern senatorial district.

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