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Ololade Olatimehin

Education: BSc Mass Communication (Public Relations and Advertising), University of Lagos (2015); Confucius Institute: Mandarin/Chinese Language - HSK Level 3 (2019); MSc Mass Communication - in view (2024), NOUN.

Experience: Lagos Traffic Radio (News Intern, 2013); Content Writer, Living Hope Magazine / Managing Editor Giantability Media Network (2018); Politics Writer, Information Nigeria (2022); Communications Lead, Justbranch Cakes & More ( 2024)

Olatimehin Ololade is a seasoned communications expert with over 7 years of experience, skilled in content creation, team leadership, and strategic communications, with a proven track record of success in driving engagement and growth. Spearheaded editorial operations, earning two promotions within 2 years (Giantability Media Network). Currently an Editorial Assistant at Legit.ng, covering experts' exclusive comments. Contact me at Olatimehin.ololade@corp.legit.ng or +234 802 533 3205.

321 articles published since 31 Jan 2025

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Families of 176 kidnapped Kwara residents lament silence from Boko Haram, govt: “We're losing hope"

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Families of 176 kidnapped Kwara residents lament silence from Boko Haram, govt: “We're losing hope"

Nigeria

an hour ago

Boko Haram launches fresh midnight attack on military outpost in Borno

Boko Haram launches fresh midnight attack on military outpost in Borno

Nigeria

3 hours ago

2027 elections: Full list of electoral offences and what Nigerians can be fined or jailed for

2027 elections: Full list of electoral offences and what Nigerians can be fined or jailed for

Politics

2 days ago

Israel-Iran war: List of safest countries in the world

Israel-Iran war: List of safest countries in the world

Asia

2 days ago

Ramadan: Video as Kaduna poly students allege being blocked from campus over ‘indecent’ dressing

Ramadan: Video as Kaduna poly students allege being blocked from campus over ‘indecent’ dressing

Education

3 days ago

UK prepares for Tinubu’s visit, sets “robust security operation” ahead of state trip

UK prepares for Tinubu’s visit, sets “robust security operation” ahead of state trip

Europe

3 days ago

Who hit the Iranian girls’ school in Minab and killed over 170? New details emerge

Who hit the Iranian girls’ school in Minab and killed over 170? New details emerge

Asia

3 days ago

A missile struck Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Iran on February 28, killing over 170, mostly girls, as US military probes a possible Tomahawk missile strike

Tension as Onitsha market traders reject caretaker chairman, give reasons: ‘This man cannot lead us’

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Tension as Onitsha market traders reject caretaker chairman, give reasons: ‘This man cannot lead us’

Nigeria

4 days ago

Tension erupted at Bridge Head Market, Onitsha, after traders rejected the appointed caretaker chairman, Odirachukwu Nwosu, and demanded a leadership chosen by vote.

Tech about it 1.0: A practical conversation on tech, media, and creative careers comes to Surulere

Tech about it 1.0: A practical conversation on tech, media, and creative careers comes to Surulere

Technology

4 days ago

Tech About It 1.0 in Surulere is offering young professionals and creatives practical talks on tech, media, and creative careers. Registration required.

Tension as US only military base in Africa faces possible attack amid Iran‑US‑Israel conflict

Tension as US only military base in Africa faces possible attack amid Iran‑US‑Israel conflict

Africa

4 days ago

Tension grows as US only military base in Africa, could face attack from Iran‑linked forces and Houthis could target, troops protecting Red Sea trade routes.

Indigenous pastors stage spiritual clash against century-old Uzoiyi festival of Umuoji people

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Indigenous pastors stage spiritual clash against century-old Uzoiyi festival of Umuoji people

Nigeria

4 days ago

Indigenous clerics in Umuoji have held a spiritual battle against the Uzoiyi festival, as they warned of marine spirits and destiny-destroying rituals.

Defence minister calls emergency meeting with service chiefs, reason emerges

Defence minister calls emergency meeting with service chiefs, reason emerges

Nigeria

4 days ago

Gen. Christopher Musa, Nigeria’s defence minister, has convened emergency meeting with service chiefs amid escalating attacks on military personnel and civilians.

Friend recalls final moments with Kano teenagers who drowned while trying to escape phone snatchers

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Friend recalls final moments with Kano teenagers who drowned while trying to escape phone snatchers

Nigeria

5 days ago

Friend Abubakar Sani has recounted the last moments with Kano teens Sadiq and Auwal before they drowned fleeing suspected phone snatchers in Kumbotso LGA.

The troubling logic of state police and Nigeria’s security crisis

The troubling logic of state police and Nigeria’s security crisis

Opinion

5 days ago

In this opinion, Kalu Okoronkwo questions whether creating state police will fix insecurity or spread existing policing failures across Nigeria’s states.

Iranian ambassador mentions United States true agenda amid attacks in Gulf region

Iranian ambassador mentions United States true agenda amid attacks in Gulf region

Asia

6 days ago

In an interview, Iran’s ambassador to Nigeria, Gholamreza Mahdavi Raja mentions US actual agenda in Gulf region and rejects foreign influence on leadership.

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