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Nomso Obiajuru

Education: BSc Mass Communication, University of Lagos (2008-2012), Google News Lab on digital tools for media reporting (2018), Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Script Editor at Hip TV (2014-2015), Current Affairs/Sports Editor at Legit.ng (2015-2017), Head, Sports Desk at Legit.ng (2017-2021), Team Lead Football at Sports Brief (2021-2024), Team Lead of Sports editorial offices at Legit (2024-present)

Awards: Mentorship Excellence Award (2025)

Nomso Obiajuru is a sports journalist with over 10 years of professional experience. He currently serves as the Team Lead of the Sports Editorial Desk at Legit, where he drives content strategy, audience growth, and editorial excellence. Over the course of his career, he has worked with reputable media organizations like Legit.ng, Sports Brief, and HipTV. His work spans in-depth sports reporting, feature writing, live event coverage, and editorial leadership. Nomso obtained a degree in Mass Communication from the University of Lagos in 2012. Email: nomso.obiajuru@corp.legit.ng

620 articles published since 05 Jan 2015

Author's articles

Former Chelsea boss makes decision over replacing Solskjaer at Man United

Former Chelsea boss makes decision over replacing Solskjaer at Man United

Sports

4 years ago

Big blow for Solskjaer as top Man United defender set to be out for few weeks with groin injury

Big blow for Solskjaer as top Man United defender set to be out for few weeks with groin injury

Sports

4 years ago

Rare photo of Okocha and his lookalike brother emerges as they reunite with former coach Westerhof in London

Rare photo of Okocha and his lookalike brother emerges as they reunite with former coach Westerhof in London

Sports

4 years ago

Ex-PL star slams Arsenal fans, tells them to stop acting like they have won UCL title after Spurs victory

Ex-PL star slams Arsenal fans, tells them to stop acting like they have won UCL title after Spurs victory

Sports

4 years ago

Stunning scenes as African goalkeeper concedes penalty after just four seconds

Stunning scenes as African goalkeeper concedes penalty after just four seconds

Sports

4 years ago

Tension as Manchester United star rejects new contract following arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo

Tension as Manchester United star rejects new contract following arrival of Cristiano Ronaldo

Sports

4 years ago

Touching moment a visually-impaired athlete at ongoing Paralympics received an engagement ring shortly after her race

Touching moment a visually-impaired athlete at ongoing Paralympics received an engagement ring shortly after her race

Sports

4 years ago

Manuel Antonio Vaz de Vega popped the big question shortly after Keula Nidreira Pereira Semedo had lost in the semis of the 200m T11 during the Paralympics.

Huge surprise as Liverpool Defender Van Dijk pushes away fan who wanted selfie after match

Huge surprise as Liverpool Defender Van Dijk pushes away fan who wanted selfie after match

Sports

4 years ago

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk had just led the Netherlands to a disappointing 1-1 draw with Norway when an overzealous fan tried to get a selfie with him.

Popular Nigerian media personality and Instagram comedian destroy Arsenal jerseys after club's 5-0 loss to Man City

Popular Nigerian media personality and Instagram comedian destroy Arsenal jerseys after club's 5-0 loss to Man City

Sports

4 years ago

OAP Nedu and Instagram Comedian Nasboi have withdrawn their support for Arsenal after the club suffered embarrassing 5-0 loss to Man City to stay bottom in EPL.

Man United in fresh headache over jersey no. Ronaldo will wear due to Premier League rule

Man United in fresh headache over jersey no. Ronaldo will wear due to Premier League rule

Sports

4 years ago

Edinson Cavani is said to be willing to relinquish the No.7 shirt for Cristiano Ronaldo. However, EPL rules could see Ronaldo forced to wear a different number.

A look at Premier League table after the first round of matches as Arsenal find themselves in relegation zone

A look at Premier League table after the first round of matches as Arsenal find themselves in relegation zone

Sports

4 years ago

The first round of the 2021/22 EPL campaign had some interesting results. Manchester United, Chelsea, and Liverpool are among the teams who won their fixtures.

Sad day in football as German legend and former Ballon D'Or winner dies

Sad day in football as German legend and former Ballon D'Or winner dies

Sports

4 years ago

Curtains fell on Gerd Muller on Sunday, August 15, with Bayern confirming the news. Muller had a stellar career at Bayern, helping them win a number of titles.

PSG star throws shade at Ronaldo, reveals reason club decided to sign Messi ahead of the Portuguese

PSG star throws shade at Ronaldo, reveals reason club decided to sign Messi ahead of the Portuguese

Sports

4 years ago

PSG star Di Maria believes new club teammate Messi is from another planet as he claims the French Giants are lucky to have his fellow Argentine in the team.

Video shows moment Chelsea star stunned top African musician, visits him in London studio to play his favourite song

Video shows moment Chelsea star stunned top African musician, visits him in London studio to play his favourite song

Sports

4 years ago

Ghanaian musician King Promise received a surprise visit from Chelsea star Ziyech in his London studio. They both danced to some of the musicians biggest songs.

Anxiety at Camp Nou as Barcelona star Pique reveals what is happening with club over Messi's contract renewal delay

Anxiety at Camp Nou as Barcelona star Pique reveals what is happening with club over Messi's contract renewal delay

Sports

4 years ago

Gerard Pique says Barcelona stars are eagerly waiting for their captain Messi to sign a new contract. Messi became a free agent for the first time on June 30.

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