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)

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.

169 articles published since 31 Jan 2025

Author's articles

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

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

US

a month ago

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

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

Opinion

a month ago

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

a month ago

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

a month ago

'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

a month ago

Excitement as Kano leads performance in 2025 NECO exams nationwide

Excitement as Kano leads performance in 2025 NECO exams nationwide

Education

a month ago

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

a month 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

a month 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

a month 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.

The political North-South divide in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 election, by Oluwafemi Popoola

The political North-South divide in Nigeria ahead of the 2027 election, by Oluwafemi Popoola

Opinion

a month ago

In this opinion, political analyst Oluwafemi Popoola explains how Nigeria’s fragile North-South politics may shape the 2027 election and test the nation’s unity.

SSS & Sowore: Why X (Twitter) may be opening itself up for lawsuit

SSS & Sowore: Why X (Twitter) may be opening itself up for lawsuit

Opinion

a month ago

In this opinion, Lawyers for Civil Liberties’ Opatola Victor critiques the SSS letter to X on Sowore’s tweet. He stressed the dangers to free speech and rule of law.

Rivers LG poll: Analyst slams Wike, APC, PDP over alleged seat sharing, "That was never an election"

Rivers LG poll: Analyst slams Wike, APC, PDP over alleged seat sharing, "That was never an election"

Politics

a month ago

Public affairs analyst Sogbeye Eli said the Rivers LG elections of August 30 were a charade, alleging Wike shared seats under a so-called political coalition.

The death of Phyna’s sister by a Dangote truck: Any legal remedy for the bereaved family?

The death of Phyna’s sister by a Dangote truck: Any legal remedy for the bereaved family?

Opinion

a month ago

Can Nigeria’s fatal accident laws truly help grieving families? David Bassey Antia weighs the legal options after a Dangote truck killed Phyna’s sister Ruth.

Insecurity: Bartering with bandits, by Folorunso Fatai Adisa

Insecurity: Bartering with bandits, by Folorunso Fatai Adisa

Opinion

a month ago

In this opinion, Folorunso Fatai Adisa writes on Nigeria’s bandit crisis, showing how ransom & weak security fuel abductions & why stronger state capacity is needed.

“Will Nigeria learn from this?” Expert reacts as South Korea bans phones from classrooms

“Will Nigeria learn from this?” Expert reacts as South Korea bans phones from classrooms

Education

a month ago

Education expert Folaranmi Ajayi has urged Nigeria to learn from South Korea’s 2026 classroom phone ban, citing its benefits for focus and discipline.

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