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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

805 articles published since 31 Jan 2025

Author's articles

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

10 hours ago

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

11 hours ago

Ibrahim Mbaya: 4 suspects share what happened, admit different roles in UNIJOS student's death

Ibrahim Mbaya: 4 suspects share what happened, admit different roles in UNIJOS student's death

Nigeria

13 hours ago

Nigerian Army establishes 4 new divisions, names GOCs as states get new military commands

Nigerian Army establishes 4 new divisions, names GOCs as states get new military commands

Nigeria

15 hours ago

Trump plans White House honour for 16-year-old lifeguard who saved drowning boy

Trump plans White House honour for 16-year-old lifeguard who saved drowning boy

US

16 hours ago

Reactions as Ghana's tallest man dies at 33 after years of health battle

Reactions as Ghana's tallest man dies at 33 after years of health battle

Africa

16 hours ago

Is Peter Obi stingy? Analyst cites evidence amid ‘I no dey give shishi’ reputation

Is Peter Obi stingy? Analyst cites evidence amid ‘I no dey give shishi’ reputation

Nigeria

a day ago

Communications strategist Kalu Okoronkwo presents evidence while discussing Peter Obi's 'I no dey give shishi' reputation ahead of the 2027 election debate.

UniJos graduate beaten to death over alleged iPhone theft, police arrest 3 as video fuels outrage

UniJos graduate beaten to death over alleged iPhone theft, police arrest 3 as video fuels outrage

Nigeria

a day ago

Police have launched an investigation after 25-year-old UniJos graduate Ibrahim Mbaya allegedly died following an assault over claims that he stole an iPhone 12.

Peter Obi boasts of amount he left in Anambra treasury: 'Show me another gov who saved 10% of it'

Peter Obi boasts of amount he left in Anambra treasury: 'Show me another gov who saved 10% of it'

Nigeria

a day ago

Peter Obi has said he left substantial savings in Anambra state's treasury and challenged his successors to show they saved up to 10% of what he left.

Gov Makinde gifts physically challenged man new house 5 months after public appeal, video trends

Gov Makinde gifts physically challenged man new house 5 months after public appeal, video trends

Nigeria

a day ago

Governor Seyi Makinde fulfils his promise to a physically challenged Ibadan man, gifting him a house months after his heartfelt appeal. Celebrations ensue online!

Oyo principal's husband explains why he blocked kidnappers three weeks into wife's captivity

Oyo principal's husband explains why he blocked kidnappers three weeks into wife's captivity

Nigeria

2 days ago

Prof Wole Alamu opens up about the emotional toll of his wife Rachael's abduction and the decision to block the kidnappers' phone numbers during the Oyo kidnap.

Reps give IGP 48 hours to produce alleged fake agency DG as probe uncovers 29 forged documents

Reps give IGP 48 hours to produce alleged fake agency DG as probe uncovers 29 forged documents

Nigeria

2 days ago

The House of Representatives ordered IGP Olatunji Disu to produce Adeyemi Adeniyi within 48 hours as a probe uncovered 29 allegedly forged documents.

Senator Yayi rewards 7-year-old artist with N2.5m, full scholarship after viral portrait

Senator Yayi rewards 7-year-old artist with N2.5m, full scholarship after viral portrait

Education

2 days ago

Senator Solomon Olamilekan Adeola (Yayi) has rewarded seven-year-old artist Kendis with N2.5m and a full scholarship after his portrait went viral.

US visa: Embassy issues important notice for tourist, student, business visa applicants in Nigeria

US visa: Embassy issues important notice for tourist, student, business visa applicants in Nigeria

Nigeria

2 days ago

The US Embassy and Consulate in Nigeria issued fresh guidance on tourist, student and business visa appointments and support channels for applicants.

Three-storey student hostel collapses, many feared trapped as police speak, videos emerge

Three-storey student hostel collapses, many feared trapped as police speak, videos emerge

Nigeria

2 days ago

Emergency responders are conducting a rescue operation after a student hostel collapsed in Anambra. Search continues for victims feared trapped beneath the rubble.

Ololade Olatimehin