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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

Pastor Adeboye: Peter Obi cautions youths, 'At 84, he should not be the target'

Pastor Adeboye: Peter Obi cautions youths, 'At 84, he should not be the target'

Nigeria

4 months ago

NiMet lists states to experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, flooding across Nigeria

NiMet lists states to experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, flooding across Nigeria

Nigeria

4 months ago

Popular philanthropist who dumped APC days before primaries explains why

Popular philanthropist who dumped APC days before primaries explains why

Politics

4 months ago

Weather update: NiMet predicts widespread rain, thunderstorms across Nigeria, lists states affected

Weather update: NiMet predicts widespread rain, thunderstorms across Nigeria, lists states affected

Nigeria

4 months ago

Atiku blasts Tinubu over Oyo school abduction: 'Parents need their children, not rice'

Atiku blasts Tinubu over Oyo school abduction: 'Parents need their children, not rice'

Nigeria

4 months ago

UNILESA lecturers get pay rise as Governor Adeleke signs new salary package

UNILESA lecturers get pay rise as Governor Adeleke signs new salary package

Education

4 months ago

'Kidnappers aren't doing it for Islam': MURIC fires back at Oyo radio presenter, names real threat

'Kidnappers aren't doing it for Islam': MURIC fires back at Oyo radio presenter, names real threat

Nigeria

4 months ago

MURIC cautions against the media's religious framing of the Oyo school abduction. It urged accurate representation to prevent misunderstandings and societal tension.

Governor Adeleke steps in after viral school kidnapping scare in Osun

Governor Adeleke steps in after viral school kidnapping scare in Osun

Nigeria

4 months ago

Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke reassures residents of no school kidnappings, confirming security measures are in place to safeguard pupils and property statewide.

Full list: University of Ibadan promotes 36 lecturers, librarians to professors, readers

Full list: University of Ibadan promotes 36 lecturers, librarians to professors, readers

Education

4 months ago

The University of Ibadan has elevated 36 lecturers and librarians to professors, readers, and deputy university librarian positions in a new promotion list.

Oyo kidnap: Traditional ruler speaks on how invasion, abduction occurred: "I saw them pass by"

Oyo kidnap: Traditional ruler speaks on how invasion, abduction occurred: "I saw them pass by"

Nigeria

4 months ago

Emmanuel Alade, Baale of Yawota in Oyo state, shares an eyewitness account of the invasion that led to the killing and abduction of schoolchildren and teachers.

Oyo’s principal’s husband has a simple plea: Bring my wife home

Oyo’s principal’s husband has a simple plea: Bring my wife home

Opinion

4 months ago

Folorunso Fatai Adisa reflects on the Oyo kidnapping crisis, a grieving husband’s public plea, and wider concerns about safety and response systems in Nigeria.

How viral bandit invasion rumour led to death of 24-year-old rider in Lagos

How viral bandit invasion rumour led to death of 24-year-old rider in Lagos

Nigeria

4 months ago

Lagos police confirm 15 arrests after a viral rumour of bandit invasion caused panic, mistaken identity, and the death of a 24-year-old rider in Lagos.

Iru Ekun: Security initiative or political instrument?

Iru Ekun: Security initiative or political instrument?

Opinion

4 months ago

In this analysis, Temidayo Akinsuyi questions Iru Ekun’s neutrality and warns against politicising security amid rising insecurity in South-West Nigeria

British soldier dies in northern Iraq, UK confirms: “With deep regret”

British soldier dies in northern Iraq, UK confirms: “With deep regret”

Europe

4 months ago

A British Army soldier has died in northern Iraq. UK Defence Secretary John Healey confirmed this while announcing that the family has been informed.

Angry protesters storm streets over Oyo school abductions; photos, videos surface

Angry protesters storm streets over Oyo school abductions; photos, videos surface

Nigeria

4 months ago

The Take-It-Back Movement staged a protest in Ibadan over rising insecurity in Oyo state, especially the kidnapping of schoolchildren and teachers in Oriire.

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