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

Reactions as young man starts bin washing business after struggling to find a job for a year

Reactions as young man starts bin washing business after struggling to find a job for a year

2 years ago

Reactions as man who Emerged as Best Student in His Class Shares 2014 WAEC Result in Viral Post

Reactions as man who Emerged as Best Student in His Class Shares 2014 WAEC Result in Viral Post

2 years ago

Brave 10-Year-Old girl helps mum deliver baby sister at home

Brave 10-Year-Old girl helps mum deliver baby sister at home

2 years ago

Woman's TikTok shows how pregnancy humbled her, video of physical transformation goes viral with 7M views

Woman's TikTok shows how pregnancy humbled her, video of physical transformation goes viral with 7M views

2 years ago

Massive reactions as man gifts cash to homeless stranger in viral video

Massive reactions as man gifts cash to homeless stranger in viral video

2 years ago

History made as brilliant cocoa farmer's son gets parallel A1 in 2022 WAEC

History made as brilliant cocoa farmer's son gets parallel A1 in 2022 WAEC

2 years ago

Massive reactions as young woman celebrates dad who gifts her brand new beamer

2 years ago

A young woman, Zinhle Masilela took to social media to show off the impressive BMW vehicle her father bought to give to her. Many people showed the woman love.

Hardworking man buys brand new Nissan Altima 2022, flaunts whip in photos; says “I deserve It”

2 years ago

A man with the social media name Zekkyezaah has shared heartwarming pictures after purchasing a brand new Nissan Altima 2022 SR to spoil himself. Peeps reacted.

This is too cute: Father buys toddler a mini BMW, organizes a big reveal at the dealership

This is too cute: Father buys toddler a mini BMW, organizes a big reveal at the dealership

2 years ago

One father went all out for his little man by organizing an unveiling at the BMW dealership for his boy’s mini beamer. The cute clip had many praising the dad.

We married in US - Lady who claims marriage to Jim Iyke presents wedding certificate, other evidence

We married in US - Lady who claims marriage to Jim Iyke presents wedding certificate, other evidence

2 years ago

Carllie Taggett said her marriage to the Nigerian actor Jim Iyke is still legally binding but he can initiate a divorce process to avoid risking wraths of law.

How does it harm anyone: Boy suspended from school for barbing Ronaldo's 2002 WC hairstyle for World Cup

How does it harm anyone: Boy suspended from school for barbing Ronaldo's 2002 WC hairstyle for World Cup

2 years ago

Alfie Ransom, a 12-year-old school student who shaved his head to replicate Ronaldo's extravagant hairstyle in the 2002 World Cup was sent home from school.

Standing strong: Years after surviving abuse, lady set to finish university in style; "I can't sleep"

Standing strong: Years after surviving abuse, lady set to finish university in style; "I can't sleep"

2 years ago

Nkem (not her real name) saw her life gradually fade into the darkness and her childhood memories heavily hazed by a nightmare after being abused in Enugu.

Ugandan Woman Married to Chinese Man Becomes Popular on Tik Tok for Her Cooking Skills

Ugandan Woman Married to Chinese Man Becomes Popular on Tik Tok for Her Cooking Skills

3 years ago

A Ugandan woman married to a man from a village in China has wowed the internet with her amazing cooking skills that range from contemporary to traditional.

Perfect Blend of 2 Contrasts: Ukraine-Nigerian Couple Talks Marriage & Family; Surviving Russia's Invasion

Perfect Blend of 2 Contrasts: Ukraine-Nigerian Couple Talks Marriage & Family; Surviving Russia's Invasion

3 years ago

Femi Modile, his beautiful Ukrainian wife Iryna Pilat –and their adorable kids did not envisage the crisis in Ukraine would degenerate into a large-scale war.

Valentine: Spotlight on life and myth of Roman saint celebrated by lovers annually on February 14

Valentine: Spotlight on life and myth of Roman saint celebrated by lovers annually on February 14

3 years ago

A 3rd-century Roman saint highly respected in Western Christianity, Valentine was said to have been unjustly executed on February 14 around the year 270 A.D.

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