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.

240 articles published since 31 Jan 2025

Author's articles

Africa’s Sahel crisis: Why silence around military alliances could cost the continent dearly

Africa’s Sahel crisis: Why silence around military alliances could cost the continent dearly

Opinion

22 days ago

A nation under strain: From borrowed billions to tax burdens

A nation under strain: From borrowed billions to tax burdens

Editorial

24 days ago

New tax law: Rebuilding Nigeria’s tax base amid public exhaustion

New tax law: Rebuilding Nigeria’s tax base amid public exhaustion

Opinion

24 days ago

Bridging the gaps in budget implementation, by Tunde Rahman

Bridging the gaps in budget implementation, by Tunde Rahman

Opinion

a month ago

Sokoto Christmas fire and the meaning of counterterrorism

Sokoto Christmas fire and the meaning of counterterrorism

Opinion

a month ago

Malami, Farouk, and Nigeria’s wealth question: Who pays for their luxury?

Malami, Farouk, and Nigeria’s wealth question: Who pays for their luxury?

Opinion

a month ago

Buhari, Osinbajo and the politics of posthumous truth

Buhari, Osinbajo and the politics of posthumous truth

Opinion

a month ago

In this opinion, Oluwafemi Popoola scrutinises the posthumous claims about Buhari and Osinbajo, revealing how silence and biography influence Nigeria’s politics.

The penumbra of influence: How mercenary journalism built false narratives around NAHCON

The penumbra of influence: How mercenary journalism built false narratives around NAHCON

Opinion

a month ago

In this opinion, Ahmad Muazu of NAHCON exposes how hostile media reports shook leadership, spreading misinformation around Nigeria’s Hajj commission.

Nigeria’s biggest trading event hits Lagos: Traders Fair 2026 to ignite finance community

Nigeria’s biggest trading event hits Lagos: Traders Fair 2026 to ignite finance community

Money

a month ago

Traders Fair 2026 in Lagos brings top traders, investors, and fintech experts together for seminars, networking, and innovative trading insights.

Fuji: A Opera delivers biggest edition yet at Fuji Vibrations 2025, reaffirming heritage

Fuji: A Opera delivers biggest edition yet at Fuji Vibrations 2025, reaffirming heritage

Movies

a month ago

Fuji: A Opera’s Fuji Vibrations 2025 in Lagos honored Fuji heritage, featuring King Wasiu Ayinde, Osupa, Obesere, and other top Yoruba music legends.

Alleged N62M extortion: Reps Committee denies JAMB allegations

Alleged N62M extortion: Reps Committee denies JAMB allegations

Politics

a month ago

The House of Representatives committee on examination bodies has denied extortion allegations, saying it refunded funds paid by JAMB for an oversight visit.

Why Peller’s livestream should worry anyone who consumes online fame

Why Peller’s livestream should worry anyone who consumes online fame

Opinion

a month ago

Oluwafemi Popoola reports on Peller’s dangerous Instagram crash and how viral content, fame, and online pressure affect young Nigerian influencers.

Politics of endless apologies: Time for Benue to move from transactional to development politics

Politics of endless apologies: Time for Benue to move from transactional to development politics

Opinion

a month ago

Chief Press Secretary Sir Tersoo Kula analyses Benue politics, urging citizens to reject endless apologies and embrace Governor Hyacinth Alia’s development agenda.

Misreading of Nigeria’s intervention in Benin’s coup

Misreading of Nigeria’s intervention in Benin’s coup

Opinion

a month ago

In this analysis Lekan Olayiwola details how ECOWAS duties, domestic insecurity, and citizen trust collide in Nigeria’s response to Benin’s coup.

Ambassadors or political errand boys? By Oluwafemi Popoola

Ambassadors or political errand boys? By Oluwafemi Popoola

Opinion

a month ago

Analyst and political commentator Oluwafemi Popoola, dissects Nigeria’s new ambassadors, questioning the suitability of Reno Omokri and Fani-Kayode for diplomacy.

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