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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)

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, covering experts' exclusive comments. Contact me at Olatimehin.ololade@corp.legit.ng or +234 802 533 3205.

399 articles published since 31 Jan 2025

Author's articles

Between rhetoric and reality: Tinubu’s economy boasts ring hollow amidst bloodshed

Between rhetoric and reality: Tinubu’s economy boasts ring hollow amidst bloodshed

Opinion

6 months ago

The humbling of Tinubu’s daughter at the Benin Palace, by Oluwafemi Popoola

The humbling of Tinubu’s daughter at the Benin Palace, by Oluwafemi Popoola

Opinion

6 months ago

UNILAG celebrates 43 first-class graduates from 2024 Nigerian Law School bar exams

UNILAG celebrates 43 first-class graduates from 2024 Nigerian Law School bar exams

Education

6 months ago

Federalism, fair elections, and elite consensus: The crucible of Nigeria’s next 65 years, by Nasir El-Rufai

Federalism, fair elections, and elite consensus: The crucible of Nigeria’s next 65 years, by Nasir El-Rufai

Opinion

6 months ago

Why are divorces rising in Nigeria? The hidden cracks in modern marriages

Why are divorces rising in Nigeria? The hidden cracks in modern marriages

Opinion

6 months ago

“Ilufemiloye”, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja and the majesty of Ibadan

“Ilufemiloye”, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja and the majesty of Ibadan

Opinion

6 months ago

Trump administration admits mistakes, makes U-turn after Musk-led layoffs

Trump administration admits mistakes, makes U-turn after Musk-led layoffs

US

6 months ago

After aggressive layoffs led by Elon Musk, Trump’s GSA has admitted it needs workers back as Democrats criticise the costly and confusing downsizing.

The puppet and the puppeteers: Sim Fubara’s return to sérvítùdé

The puppet and the puppeteers: Sim Fubara’s return to sérvítùdé

Opinion

6 months ago

In this opinion, political analyst Oluwafemi Popoola writes on Fubara’s submission, Wike’s control, and Tinubu’s political puppeteering in Rivers state.

Macrons to present evidence in US court to prove French first lady Brigitte is not a man

Macrons to present evidence in US court to prove French first lady Brigitte is not a man

Europe

6 months ago

Emmanuel Macron says his family’s honour is at stake as his wife Brigitte prepares scientific evidence in US defamation case to counter false gender claims.

Police repel bank invasion in popular Lagos market during riot, arrest 18 suspects

Police repel bank invasion in popular Lagos market during riot, arrest 18 suspects

Nigeria

6 months ago

Police in Lagos have thwarted an attempted bank attack in Tejuosho Market, with operatives confirming 18 arrests and assuring residents of restored peace.

'Nigeria’s democracy is dying': Peter Obi warns, lists conditions to save country from collapse

'Nigeria’s democracy is dying': Peter Obi warns, lists conditions to save country from collapse

Nigeria

6 months ago

Labour Party’s Peter Obi has declared democracy is dying in Nigeria. The former Anambra governor also urged reforms and accountable leadership to serve citizens.

Excitement as Kano leads performance in 2025 NECO exams nationwide

Excitement as Kano leads performance in 2025 NECO exams nationwide

Education

6 months ago

Kano’s top performance in the 2025 NECO exams has earned praise as it outshone other Nigerian states in the Senior School Certificate Examination.

Back to school in Nigeria: The war on textbook extortion and costly school traditions

Back to school in Nigeria: The war on textbook extortion and costly school traditions

Opinion

6 months ago

In this opinion, Moninkanola Ogidan examines Nigeria’s school policies tackling textbook extortion and costly graduation traditions as schools reopen nationwide.

NAFDAC busts fake malaria drugs shipment worth N1.2bn falsely declared as spare parts

NAFDAC busts fake malaria drugs shipment worth N1.2bn falsely declared as spare parts

Nigeria

6 months ago

₦1.2bn counterfeit malaria drugs disguised as spare parts were seized in Lagos, NAFDAC disclosed, with Prof. Adeyeye stressing safe medicines only.

The NUPENG strike suspension and the aversion of a financial crisis, by Kangiwa Abdullahi

The NUPENG strike suspension and the aversion of a financial crisis, by Kangiwa Abdullahi

Opinion

6 months ago

In this opinion, policy analyst Kangiwa Abdullahi shows how the NUPENG strike suspension and Wale Edun’s mediation at Dangote Refinery spared Nigerians fuel shocks.

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