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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

657 articles published since 31 Jan 2025

Author's articles

After ADC protest, Peter Obi spotted working out in gym; Nigerians react: "Tinubu will see"

After ADC protest, Peter Obi spotted working out in gym; Nigerians react: "Tinubu will see"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Egoras, Airtel to launch AI-powered smartphone targeting Nigeria's small business gap

Egoras, Airtel to launch AI-powered smartphone targeting Nigeria's small business gap

Technology

2 months ago

Fire service controller explains why his homecoming convoy was unusually grand, long

Fire service controller explains why his homecoming convoy was unusually grand, long

Nigeria

2 months ago

How INEC and Nigeria’s major parties are failing the first test of digital democracy

How INEC and Nigeria’s major parties are failing the first test of digital democracy

Opinion

2 months ago

2026 mock UTME: JAMB praises performance amid technical hiccups

2026 mock UTME: JAMB praises performance amid technical hiccups

Education

2 months ago

Ogun state renames major highway after President Tinubu

Ogun state renames major highway after President Tinubu

Nigeria

2 months ago

Farmers, residents take drastic step after Boko Haram bomb kills 2 on key Niger-Kwara road

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Farmers, residents take drastic step after Boko Haram bomb kills 2 on key Niger-Kwara road

Nigeria

2 months ago

A Boko Haram improvised explosive device, which killed 2, has caused farmers and local residents to take urgent action along the key Niger-Kwara road.

Of Caesars and the citizens who made them: When Nigerians’ exhaustion, distraction empower leaders

Of Caesars and the citizens who made them: When Nigerians’ exhaustion, distraction empower leaders

Opinion

2 months ago

Oluwafemi Popoola analyses how public fatigue, distraction, and silence give leaders unchallenged control in Nigeria, echoing Julius Caesar’s story.

Residents speak as terrorists attack army checkpoint, kill 3 soldiers, civilians in Kwara

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Residents speak as terrorists attack army checkpoint, kill 3 soldiers, civilians in Kwara

Nigeria

2 months ago

Residents of Dina community speak to Legit.ng after terrorists kill 3 soldiers and civilians in Kwara. They described the chaos and mass displacement.

Nigeria’s most peaceful polytechnic? Anambra CP reacts to absence of cultism, chaos in Oko Poly

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Nigeria’s most peaceful polytechnic? Anambra CP reacts to absence of cultism, chaos in Oko Poly

Education

2 months ago

Anambra CP Ikioye Orutugu reacts to rare calm at Federal Polytechnic Oko, noting minimal cultism and strong cooperation between students and management.

Anambra anti-touting squad sends stern warning as N80m worth of illegal drugs is destroyed

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Anambra anti-touting squad sends stern warning as N80m worth of illegal drugs is destroyed

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Special Anti-Touting Squad in Anambra destroyed a multi-million naira drug cache in Onitsha, and reinforced its zero-tolerance stance on illicit drug activities

INEC and the 2027 elections: An umpire with a jersey?

INEC and the 2027 elections: An umpire with a jersey?

Opinion

2 months ago

In this commentary, Kalu Okoronkwo examines whether INEC can stay neutral in Nigeria’s 2027 elections amid growing public doubts and political pressures.

Patterns sustaining Plateau’s war and rural insecurity

Patterns sustaining Plateau’s war and rural insecurity

Opinion

2 months ago

In this analysis, peace expert Lekan Olayiwola details the cycles of Plateau violence and their deep impact on livelihoods, displacement, and social fatigue.

Prominent Imam sends strong message to Hajj content creators, "You're just wasting your money"

Prominent Imam sends strong message to Hajj content creators, "You're just wasting your money"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Hajj is a sacred obligation, not a show, says Professor Ibrahim Uthman as he warns against skits and social media distractions during pilgrimage.

Late-night flood ravages Nnewi: Homes, businesses destroyed after heavy rain

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Late-night flood ravages Nnewi: Homes, businesses destroyed after heavy rain

Nigeria

2 months ago

Heavy rain in Nnewi, Anambra State, wreaked havoc on homes and businesses, exposing poor drainage issues as victims recount devastating losses from the floods.

Ololade Olatimehin