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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

NADCEL 2026: Reactions as Nigerian Army shares video of soldiers jumping from moving C-130 aircraft

NADCEL 2026: Reactions as Nigerian Army shares video of soldiers jumping from moving C-130 aircraft

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigerian returnee who married a South African recounts xenophobic ordeal

Nigerian returnee who married a South African recounts xenophobic ordeal

Nigeria

3 months ago

2027: 'Why northerners will never vote for Peter Obi,' Ali Modu Sheriff explains

2027: 'Why northerners will never vote for Peter Obi,' Ali Modu Sheriff explains

Politics

3 months ago

Meet Adisa Blessing: UNILORIN graduate with 4.76 CGPA who secured fully funded Italy scholarship

Meet Adisa Blessing: UNILORIN graduate with 4.76 CGPA who secured fully funded Italy scholarship

Education

3 months ago

OAU beats 16 Nigerian universities as student wins Best Advocate title in moot court competition

OAU beats 16 Nigerian universities as student wins Best Advocate title in moot court competition

Education

3 months ago

NiMet warns 27 states of flash floods, lists areas most at risk in early July

NiMet warns 27 states of flash floods, lists areas most at risk in early July

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigerian Army gives fresh update on rescue of 39 abducted Oyo pupils, 7 teachers

Nigerian Army gives fresh update on rescue of 39 abducted Oyo pupils, 7 teachers

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Nigerian Army says operations to rescue 39 abducted Oyo pupils and seven teachers are making tremendous progress, according to Army Chief Waidi Shaibu.

Can one earn N2.5 million a month selling roasted corn? Nigerians react to viral corn seller's video

Can one earn N2.5 million a month selling roasted corn? Nigerians react to viral corn seller's video

Nigeria

3 months ago

A roasted corn seller claims to earn N2.5 million monthly, renewing debate on social media about profit, sales, and economic realities in Nigeria.

Fire erupts at Lagos fuel terminal as Fire Service gives first official update

Fire erupts at Lagos fuel terminal as Fire Service gives first official update

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Lagos State Fire and Rescue Service confirmed a fire at Bono Energy Terminal in Apapa, saying emergency responders are working to contain the blaze.

Trump weighs US entry restrictions for pregnant women after court rejects citizenship plan

Trump weighs US entry restrictions for pregnant women after court rejects citizenship plan

US

3 months ago

President Donald Trump is weighing tighter US entry rules for pregnant foreign women as the White House looks for new ways to curb birth tourism.

Power Force: How to apply for Tinubu's 5,000 youth jobs

Power Force: How to apply for Tinubu's 5,000 youth jobs

Nigeria

3 months ago

The PMI portal has released the eligibility requirements and application process for President Bola Tinubu's 5,000-youth training programme, Power Force.

ASUU threatens to shut 3 Lagos universities after 6 months of failed talks with govt

ASUU threatens to shut 3 Lagos universities after 6 months of failed talks with govt

Education

3 months ago

ASUU has warned Lagos state that LASU, LASUSTECH, and LASUED could face a strike action if the government fails to implement the agreement reached in 2025.

Ifa priest sets self ablaze in Ogun as troubling details emerge

Ifa priest sets self ablaze in Ogun as troubling details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

An Ifa priest in Ogun allegedly set himself ablaze and later died, with police confirming an investigation as residents give different versions of events.

Tinubu unveils 5,000 youth jobs in new electricity scheme, application details, portal opening set

Tinubu unveils 5,000 youth jobs in new electricity scheme, application details, portal opening set

Nigeria

3 months ago

President Tinubu unveils The Power Force, training 5,000 youths in electricity metering to address Nigeria’s metering gap and create sustainable jobs.

US embassy in Abuja, Lagos consulate announce one-day closure, give reason

US embassy in Abuja, Lagos consulate announce one-day closure, give reason

Nigeria

3 months ago

The US Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will be closed on July 3, 2026, for Independence Day, suspending all routine services that day.

Ololade Olatimehin