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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

678 articles published since 31 Jan 2025

Author's articles

FCT council polls: AMAC as warning to the political class in 2027

FCT council polls: AMAC as warning to the political class in 2027

Opinion

4 months ago

Nnewi traders react as Soludo shuts market over sit-at-home: “I lost 3 close friends”

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Nnewi traders react as Soludo shuts market over sit-at-home: “I lost 3 close friends”

Nigeria

4 months ago

El-Rufai: Why court action is on hold, EFCC explains

El-Rufai: Why court action is on hold, EFCC explains

Nigeria

4 months ago

Kano APC crisis: Lawmaker confronted by angry youths, whisked out of ward congress meeting

Kano APC crisis: Lawmaker confronted by angry youths, whisked out of ward congress meeting

Politics

4 months ago

Walida case: Muslim groups insist teen was abducted, reject DSS account of events

Walida case: Muslim groups insist teen was abducted, reject DSS account of events

Nigeria

4 months ago

Planning to travel? 3 types of Nigerian passports explained and the privileges they offer

Planning to travel? 3 types of Nigerian passports explained and the privileges they offer

Nigeria

4 months ago

Breaking: Bayelsa state gets new deputy governor, appointment confirmed

Breaking: Bayelsa state gets new deputy governor, appointment confirmed

Politics

4 months ago

Bayelsa state lawmakers have confirmed Pastor Peter Akpe as deputy governor, marking a key political move under Governor Douye Diri’s administration.

El-Rufai allegedly suffers nosebleed in custody, wife stopped from delivering his food

El-Rufai allegedly suffers nosebleed in custody, wife stopped from delivering his food

Nigeria

4 months ago

Concerns rise after aide Muyiwa Adekeye alleges that Nasir El-Rufai had a nosebleed and his wife was prevented from handing him food in detention.

Nigeria’s frozen population census and 2027 general elections

Nigeria’s frozen population census and 2027 general elections

Opinion

4 months ago

Kalu Okoronkwo explains how Nigeria’s reliance on 2006 census figures may undermine fair representation and democratic legitimacy before the 2027 elections.

Soludo’s aide reacts as wife of popular native doctor laments husband’s one-year detention in video

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Soludo’s aide reacts as wife of popular native doctor laments husband’s one-year detention in video

Nigeria

4 months ago

In a viral clip, the wife of native doctor Eke-Hit appeals over her husband’s detention since February 2025; Soludo’s adviser Ken Emeakayi responds.

2027: Is Peter Obi under DSS, EFCC watch? Aide opens up on situation of ex-presidential candidate

2027: Is Peter Obi under DSS, EFCC watch? Aide opens up on situation of ex-presidential candidate

Politics

4 months ago

Peter Obi’s aide Yunusa Tanko has reacted to claims of DSS and EFCC investigations, clarifying whether the former presidential candidate faces charges ahead of 2027.

APGA supporters react as Obi Cubana heads pro-Tinubu's City Boy movement, "That's what Soludo said"

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APGA supporters react as Obi Cubana heads pro-Tinubu's City Boy movement, "That's what Soludo said"

Politics

4 months ago

APGA supporters question Obi Cubana’s pro-Tinubu stance, while his brother Ikenna Iyiegbu seeks House of Reps, amid debate on family loyalty and political influence.

"I did not defect to ADC": Aregbesola clarifies party membership ahead of 2027 elections

"I did not defect to ADC": Aregbesola clarifies party membership ahead of 2027 elections

Politics

4 months ago

Rauf Aregbesola has denied defecting to ADC, saying his expulsion from APC forced a choice to remain in politics and continue advocating reforms for Nigerians.

How 58 first-class UI law graduates challenge grade suppression culture in Nigerian universities

How 58 first-class UI law graduates challenge grade suppression culture in Nigerian universities

Opinion

4 months ago

In her opinion, Ezinwanne Onwuka examines the impact of 58 UI law students defying entrenched grade suppression practices in Nigerian universities.

Nigerian man jailed in US for hacking tax firms, filing fake returns

Nigerian man jailed in US for hacking tax firms, filing fake returns

Nigeria

4 months ago

A US District Court in Boston sentenced Nigerian national Matthew Akande to eight years in prison for hacking Massachusetts tax firms and filing fraudulent returns.

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