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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 (2026), 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)

Awards: Editorial Excellence (Legit.ng, 2025)

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. She holds a B.Sc. and an M.Sc. in Mass Communication from UNILAG and NOUN, respectively. Contact me at Olatimehin.ololade@corp.legit.ng

818 articles published since 31 Jan 2025

Author's articles

Why I appointed a 'Special Assistant on Dance,' FCT council chairman explains

Why I appointed a 'Special Assistant on Dance,' FCT council chairman explains

Nigeria

a month ago

UNILORIN announces 2026 Post-UTME dates, gives fresh update to UTME candidates

UNILORIN announces 2026 Post-UTME dates, gives fresh update to UTME candidates

Education

a month ago

Kenneth Okonkwo fires back at Peter Obi over defamation suit, explains why he won’t back down

Kenneth Okonkwo fires back at Peter Obi over defamation suit, explains why he won’t back down

Politics

a month ago

UNILAG student beats global top tech talents to win Huawei ICT competition in China

UNILAG student beats global top tech talents to win Huawei ICT competition in China

Education

a month ago

Leaked DSS report names 2 Boko Haram targets in fresh attack plot

Leaked DSS report names 2 Boko Haram targets in fresh attack plot

Nigeria

a month ago

Tinubu explains why FG rejected Oyo kidnappers' demands

Tinubu explains why FG rejected Oyo kidnappers' demands

Nigeria

a month ago

Two men finally sentenced to death for murder of DELSU student linked to ritual killing

Two men finally sentenced to death for murder of DELSU student linked to ritual killing

Nigeria

a month ago

Delta High Court sentences two men to death for the kidnapping and murder of DELSU student Elozino Ogege, as justice is finally served for the victim's family.

Video shows residents scooping fuel from leaking tanker despite explosion risk in Asaba

Video shows residents scooping fuel from leaking tanker despite explosion risk in Asaba

Nigeria

a month ago

Residents in Asaba scoop fuel from a leaking tanker, sparking fears of an explosion at City Gate. This incident highlights ongoing dangers linked to fuel scooping.

Abia barber arrested after neighbour's complaint leads police to clay pot with human hair

Abia barber arrested after neighbour's complaint leads police to clay pot with human hair

Nigeria

a month ago

Abia barber Emeka arrested after police found human hair in his apartment. Investigations continue as questions linger about the origins of the discovered items.

Shehu Sani sends message to "angry Nigerians" over Tyla's Lagos concert

Shehu Sani sends message to "angry Nigerians" over Tyla's Lagos concert

Nigeria

a month ago

Former Kaduna Central Senator Shehu Sani reacted to calls against Tyla's Lagos concert, saying artists should not face blame for the actions of political leaders.

Yobe students celebrate 3-month NELFUND upkeep in viral video: "Joy wan wound me"

Yobe students celebrate 3-month NELFUND upkeep in viral video: "Joy wan wound me"

Education

a month ago

Yobe State University students celebrate receiving 3 months of NELFUND upkeep stipends, while others call for disbursements to their institutions.

JAMB's youngest registrar in history to take over as Oloyede hands over Friday

JAMB's youngest registrar in history to take over as Oloyede hands over Friday

Education

a month ago

Prof. Ishaq Oloyede ends his tenure on Friday as Prof. Segun Aina, appointed by President Bola Tinubu, prepares to become JAMB's youngest registrar.

Lagos dispatch rider dies after suspected hoodlums allegedly pushed him off motorcycle

Lagos dispatch rider dies after suspected hoodlums allegedly pushed him off motorcycle

Nigeria

a month ago

Lagos police are investigating the death of dispatch rider Emmanuel Jegede after witnesses alleged suspected hoodlums pushed him off his motorcycle.

Alleged coup plot: Documents detail plan to recruit CJTF members, repentant Boko Haram members

Alleged coup plot: Documents detail plan to recruit CJTF members, repentant Boko Haram members

Nigeria

a month ago

Fresh court documents reveal alleged recruitment talks of repentant Boko Haram fighters and CJTF members tied to the failed 2025 coup against President Tinubu.

Coup plot: Colonel sought Islamic clerics' spiritual backing, allegedly paid millions for prayers

Coup plot: Colonel sought Islamic clerics' spiritual backing, allegedly paid millions for prayers

Nigeria

a month ago

Allegations reveal coup mastermind Colonel Ma'aji sought clerical spiritual support for a takeover. Clerics claim they received millions but rejected the plot.

Ololade Olatimehin