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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

3 killed, 6 injured as armed men attack Adamawa community

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3 killed, 6 injured as armed men attack Adamawa community

Nigeria

5 months ago

New JAMB registrar opens up on why he turned down UK permanent residency despite 11 years in Britain

New JAMB registrar opens up on why he turned down UK permanent residency despite 11 years in Britain

Education

5 months ago

Lagos APC: What Desmond Elliot should learn from Hakeem Masha’s political fate

Lagos APC: What Desmond Elliot should learn from Hakeem Masha’s political fate

Opinion

5 months ago

APGA primaries: Anambra commissioner accused of using youth scheme to back Stella Oduah, speaks out

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APGA primaries: Anambra commissioner accused of using youth scheme to back Stella Oduah, speaks out

Politics

5 months ago

ASUU raises fresh strike alarm over unpaid salaries: ‘We cannot predict what comes next’

ASUU raises fresh strike alarm over unpaid salaries: ‘We cannot predict what comes next’

Education

5 months ago

Police officer in viral video apologises over threat to kill civilians filming him on duty

Police officer in viral video apologises over threat to kill civilians filming him on duty

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: APC suspends Kwara governorship primary, details emerge

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Breaking: APC suspends Kwara governorship primary, details emerge

Politics

5 months ago

Kwara APC's governorship primary election abruptly suspended amid candidate controversies linked to Governor AbdulRazaq, causing confusion among party members.

UK radio apologises after accidentally announcing King Charles III’s death

UK radio apologises after accidentally announcing King Charles III’s death

Europe

5 months ago

Radio Caroline mistakenly announced King Charles III's death due to a computer error, leading to an apology as the station corrected the false broadcast.

Galadima gains edge as three APC governorship hopefuls withdraw in Adamawa

Galadima gains edge as three APC governorship hopefuls withdraw in Adamawa

Politics

5 months ago

Ahmed Galadima Aminu is poised to be the APC's flagbearer in Adamawa's governorship race, following the withdrawal of three aspirants for party unity.

2027 election: Top lawyer makes fresh allegations against Amupitan, INEC

2027 election: Top lawyer makes fresh allegations against Amupitan, INEC

Nigeria

5 months ago

Amidst resignation demands, a prominent lawyer has raised fresh allegations against INEC boss Joash Amupitan ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria

FG gives fresh update as Ebola returns in parts of Africa

FG gives fresh update as Ebola returns in parts of Africa

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigeria’s Health Ministry, led by Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, has assured citizens of preparedness amid renewed Ebola outbreaks in parts of Africa.

Surulere constituency 1: Can Desmond Elliot do what Ambode couldn’t?

Surulere constituency 1: Can Desmond Elliot do what Ambode couldn’t?

Opinion

5 months ago

Political analyst Temidayo Akinsuyi writes on Desmond Elliot’s struggle with Lagos APC leaders in Surulere and the Ambode-style political pressure.

NDLEA uncovers biggest ever illegal meth factory in Nigeria; details, location emerge

NDLEA uncovers biggest ever illegal meth factory in Nigeria; details, location emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

NDLEA uncovers Nigeria’s largest meth lab, arresting a drug baron, three Mexicans, and six locals; over 2,400 kg of meth seized worth $362.9 million.

BEA scholarship: FG releases 50% of owed allowances to students abroad

BEA scholarship: FG releases 50% of owed allowances to students abroad

Education

5 months ago

The Federal Government confirms payment of 2025 BEA scholarship allowances to Nigerian students abroad, releasing 50% of long-overdue funds for academic support.

Lagos introduces new way to teach Yoruba language in schools

Lagos introduces new way to teach Yoruba language in schools

Education

5 months ago

LASUBEB chairman Dr Hakeem Shittu explains Lagos introduction of the SIKIRABU board game to improve Yoruba learning, culture, and pupil engagement in schools.

Ololade Olatimehin