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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

War as Tyson Fury 'attacks' Wilder for claiming he lied about contracting COVID-19 ahead of trilogy

War as Tyson Fury 'attacks' Wilder for claiming he lied about contracting COVID-19 ahead of trilogy

Sports

4 years ago

Nigeria's D'Tigers crash out of Olympics after throwing away a 7-point lead in heartbreaking defeat to Italy

Nigeria's D'Tigers crash out of Olympics after throwing away a 7-point lead in heartbreaking defeat to Italy

Sports

4 years ago

Pep Guardiola makes stunning statement about Man City’s chances of replacing Aguero

Pep Guardiola makes stunning statement about Man City’s chances of replacing Aguero

Sports

4 years ago

5 things you need to know ahead of crunch Euro 2020 semifinal clash between Italy and Spain

5 things you need to know ahead of crunch Euro 2020 semifinal clash between Italy and Spain

Sports

4 years ago

Legit.ng gets huge recognition after our report exposed fake news circulating on social media

Legit.ng gets huge recognition after our report exposed fake news circulating on social media

Nigeria

4 years ago

Former African best player reveals why players with big backside have advantage over others in football

Former African best player reveals why players with big backside have advantage over others in football

Sports

4 years ago

Top Premier League stars set to miss out on Euro 2020

Top Premier League stars set to miss out on Euro 2020

Sports

4 years ago

Football fans were up in arms on social media with varying reactions after it emerged Trent Alexander Arnold could be axed from the England squad for the Euros.

Tuchel names 3 big players he wants Chelsea to sign after Champions League triumph

Tuchel names 3 big players he wants Chelsea to sign after Champions League triumph

Sports

4 years ago

Thomas Tuchel has reportedly drawn up a three-man shortlist of players he wants Chelsea to sign this summer. Lukaku and Rice are top on the German's wishlist.

Man United star Devastated After His Expensive Watch Was Stolen From Dressing Room While Playing

Man United star Devastated After His Expensive Watch Was Stolen From Dressing Room While Playing

Sports

4 years ago

Jesse Lingard was reportedly left devastated after his expensive watch was stolen from the dressing room while playing for West Ham United earlier in the month.

Huge surprise as Chelsea star gets big 'punishment' for betting that the club will win UCL title

Huge surprise as Chelsea star gets big 'punishment' for betting that the club will win UCL title

Sports

4 years ago

Chelsea midfielder Jorginho has fulfilled his promise of having his beard shaved off should the club win the 2020/2021 Champions League season in which they did

Video of Paul Okoye throwing money for friends inside his swimming pool goes viral after Chelsea UCL win

Video of Paul Okoye throwing money for friends inside his swimming pool goes viral after Chelsea UCL win

Sports

4 years ago

Nigerian music star Paul Okoye, popularly known as Rudeboy, was seen celebrating with his friends after Chelsea won their second UEFA Champions League title.

Humble Chelsea star Kante makes stunning statement about his chances of winning Ballon d'Or

Humble Chelsea star Kante makes stunning statement about his chances of winning Ballon d'Or

Sports

4 years ago

N'Golo Kante has played down the prospect of winning the coveted Ballon d'Or award. There have been suggestions Kante is a clear frontrunner for the award.

Huge surprise as Mourinho plans to make €25m-rated Arsenal star his first signing at Roma

Huge surprise as Mourinho plans to make €25m-rated Arsenal star his first signing at Roma

Sports

4 years ago

Jose Mourinho is reportedly looking to sign Arsenal midfielder Granit Xhaka this summer. The midfielder has grown to become an unpopular figure at the Emirates.

Panic as Real Madrid's stadium catches fire following Zidane's exit

Panic as Real Madrid's stadium catches fire following Zidane's exit

Sports

4 years ago

Real Madrid could be counting insurmountable losses after the club's iconic stadium, Santiago Bernabeu, caught fire briefly on the night of Wednesday, May 26.

Man United legend 'attacks' player, blames him for club's defeat against Villarreal in Europa League final

Man United legend 'attacks' player, blames him for club's defeat against Villarreal in Europa League final

Sports

4 years ago

Villarreal vs Man United ended in heartbreak for the Red Devils with goalie David de Gea failing to save a single penalty in the Europa League final shoot-out.

Nomso Obiajuru