Babajide Orevba

Education: B.Sc. Ed. Guidance & Counselling, EKSU (2011) NCE Political Science/Social Studies, AOCOED (2007), GNI Advanced Searches on Social Media (2024).

Experience: Intern at Choice FM (2011-2013), Secretary at RTcom (2013-2015), HOD Sports, Legit.ng (2015-2007), Digital marketing manager at Western Lotto (2017-2019), HOD Africa desk at Sports Brief (2021-2024), HOD Sports Desk at Legit.ng (2024-present)

Awards: Legit.ng's Best Sports Editor, 2021. Best Interview in 2023 at Sports Brief.

Babajide Orevba is a FIFA and CAF-accredited Nigerian journalist, digital publishing expert, researcher, writer and TV analyst. He has covered several major football tournaments including FIFA World Cup Qualifiers, AFCON, CAF Competitions as well as grassroots competitions in Africa. Email: babajide.orevba@corp.legit.ng

1591 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Paris 2024: French Olympian proposes to her boyfriend, Nigerian girls say they c...

Sports

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Paris 2024: Tobi Amusan wins heat in Women's 100m hurdles, easily qualifies for...

Football

9 months ago

When will Tobi Amusan begin her quest for medal at Paris 2024 Olympics?

Athletics

9 months ago

Paris 2024: Nigeria's medal wait continues as Blessing Oborududu loses bronze me...

Sports

9 months ago

Paris 2024: D'Tigress star Ezinne Kalu explains why Nigeria are unstoppable ahea...

Sports

9 months ago

Paris 2024: Nigeria make history as Brume, Usoro, Ochonogor qualify for Women's...

Athletics

9 months ago

Victor Osimhen: Nigerian striker stance on Chelsea transfer clear amid uncertain future

Football

9 months ago

Victor Osimhen is poised to leave Napoli this summer and his agent, Roberto Calenda, has confirmed his status amid links with English Premier League club Chelsea.

Paris 2024: Nigeria's Ezekiel Nathaniel qualifies for Men's 400mH semifinal

Athletics

9 months ago

Ezekiel Nathaniel has qualified for the Men's 400m Hurdles at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games after finishing second in his heat on Monday morning.

Paris 2024: Nigeria's Kanyinsola Ajayi, Favour Ashe crash out Men's 100m

Athletics

9 months ago

Kanyinsola Ajayi and Favour Ashe failed to qualify for the Men's 100m final at the ongoing Paris 2024 Olympic Games after they missed out on the top two spots..

Paris 2024: Nigeria's D'Tigress beat Canada to qualify for first ever Olympics quarterfinal

Sports

9 months ago

Nigeria's D'Tigress produced an incredible performance, coming from behind to defeat Canada to reach their first-ever quarterfinal at the Olympic Games.

Paris 2024: Favour Ofili shows why she's highly rated, wins 200m heat to clinch semifinal spot

Athletics

9 months ago

Favour Ofili produced an electric performance to win the Women's 200m Heat 6 on Sunday morning to qualify for the semifinal of the event at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

“Another Banger”: Rema’s ‘Ozeba’ Becomes New ‘Calm Down’, Gets Fans Dancing at El Clasico

Football

9 months ago

Rema's Ozeba got football fans in the United States startled after the hit song was played during a pre-season friendly between Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta recalls playing alongside Jay Jay Okocha and Ronaldinho at PSG

Football

9 months ago

Jay Jay Okocha moved to PSG and played with Ronaldinho, but Mikel Arteta, who is currently in charge at Arsenal, has recalled about playing with the skilful stars.

Paris 2024: Reactions as Julien Alfred beats Sha'Carri Richardson to win Women's 100m

Athletics

9 months ago

Julien Alfred has won the Women's 100m at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, beating ShaCarri Richardson and Melissa Jefferson to second and third positions.

Paris 2024: Nigeria's Kanyinsola Ajayi beats Olympics 100m champ Marcell, qualifies for semifinal

Athletics

9 months ago

Nigeria's Kanyinsola Ajayi has put everyone on notice, running through to win heat 5 of men's 100m in a time of 10.02s to qualify for the Men's 100m semis.

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