Babatunde Bamigboye
Babatunde Bamigboye (professionally known as Omo Edema) is a Nigerian investigative journalist and media executive known for his work in exposing criminal behavior, corruption, ritualistic abuses, and human rights violations. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Mercy-Babs Communication and the Chief Operating Officer of Adamimogo Communications Limited.[1]
Early life and career
Details of Omo Edema’s early life, including his birth date, education, or formative years, are not widely documented in available sources. He has, however, been active in journalism for over two decades, building a reputation for hard-hitting investigative work, often focusing on sensitive and dangerous topics.[1]
Professional roles
Mercy-Babs Communication
Omo Edema is the Chief Executive Officer of Mercy-Babs Communication. Media reports describe the organisation as a media consulting agency dedicated to training prospective investigative journalists, providing support, and advocating for marginalized or vulnerable communities.[1]
Adamimogo Communications Limited
He serves as the Chief Operating Officer of Adamimogo Communications Limited. The company operates a network of radio stations including Adamimogo 93.1 FM, Lagos; Adamimogo 105.1 FM, Ibadan; Adamimogo 107.7 FM, Ido-Ekiti; and Adamimogo 103.1 FM, Abeokuta.[2]
Investigative journalism and activism
Omo Edema has been described as a “fearless” investigative journalist who has conducted secret investigations to expose wrongdoing across Nigeria, particularly in the southwestern states such as Lagos, Oyo, Osun, Ondo, and Ekiti. His work has included:
- Uncovering secret shrines allegedly used for ritual killings.[1]
- Exposing fake clerics who allegedly exploit and endanger followers.[1]
- Reporting on alleged deliverance practices that resulted in harm or death, including one case where an acclaimed pastor purportedly poured a strange liquid into a woman during a deliverance session, which led to her death.[1]
Threats, legal challenges, and incidents
Omo Edema has reportedly faced threats and attacks connected to his investigative work:
- In November 2018, he petitioned the police over an alleged attempted murder by members of the National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in Akure, Ondo State. He claimed he was physically assaulted by union members while investigating allegations linked to kidnapping.[3][4]
- In 2019, he demanded ₦50 million in damages from the Ondo State chairman of NURTW over alleged defamation, after being described on a radio programme as an “ex-convict.”[5]
Recognition and responses
His work has drawn commendation from stakeholders in the Nigerian media sector. In April 2024, various stakeholders publicly praised Omo Edema’s professionalism and commitment to truth and justice, noting that despite risks—including threats to his life—he has continued his investigative reporting.[6][1]
Impact and legacy
Media sources present Omo Edema as a figure who:
- Raises public awareness about security, ritual cults, abuse of religious authority, and other societal issues.[1]
- Acts as a mentor and trainer for younger journalists via his consulting firm, seeking to instill investigative ethics and support in those entering the field.[1]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "Omo Edema: A fearless journalist upholding truth, fairness and justice". The Guardian Nigeria. April 2024.
- ↑ "Adamimogo expands radio operations". Newsline Online News Portal.
- ↑ "Journalist petitions police over alleged attempted murder". Daily Post Nigeria. November 2018.
- ↑ "Falana Petitions Police over Alleged Threat to Journalist's Life by NURTW Members". ThisDayLive. November 2018.
- ↑ "Defamation: Media Personality Slams N50Million Damages Against Ondo NURTW Boss". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. October 2019.
- ↑ "Stakeholders commend Omo Edema's media professionalism". Vanguard. April 2024.
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