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, FIFA Club World Cup in the United States, AFCON, CAF Competitions, as well as grassroots competitions in Africa. Email: babajide.orevba@corp.legit.ng

1915 articles published since 03 Mar 2020

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Meet Ezinne Kalu: The Runway Model who became D'Tigress' superstar at Paris 2024 Olympics

Sports

a year ago

Nigerians heartbroken by video of Favour Ofili crying after narrowly missing out on Olympic medal

Athletics

a year ago

Paris 2024: Nigeria's D'Tigress bow out on a high after losing to US

Sports

a year ago

Paris 2024: French Olympian proposes to her boyfriend, Nigerian girls say they can't try it

Sports

a year ago

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

Football

a year ago

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

Athletics

a year ago

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

Sports

a year ago

Blessing Oborududu failed in her quest for a medal after Japanese wrestler Nonoka Ozaki defeated the Nigerian to win bronze in the Women's Freestyle 68kg event.

Paris 2024: D'Tigress star Ezinne Kalu explains why Nigeria are unstoppable ahead of USA showdown

Sports

a year ago

D'Tigress will make a historic appearance in the quarter-final of the Olympics when they take on USA and Ezinne Kalu has stated that the Nigerians are unstoppable.

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

Athletics

a year ago

Ese Brume, Ruth Usoro and Prestina Ochonogor have all qualified for the Women's Long Jump final as Nigeria make history at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

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

Football

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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

a year 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.

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