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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

Serena Williams breaks down in tears after losing Australian Open semifinals to Naomi Osaka

Serena Williams breaks down in tears after losing Australian Open semifinals to Naomi Osaka

Sports

5 years ago

Tension as top 4 race in Premier League gets more intense after Liverpool's stunning defeat to Leicester

Tension as top 4 race in Premier League gets more intense after Liverpool's stunning defeat to Leicester

World

5 years ago

Good news for Chelsea fans as club's first leg UCL clash against Atletico Madrid set to be played on neutral ground

Good news for Chelsea fans as club's first leg UCL clash against Atletico Madrid set to be played on neutral ground

World

5 years ago

Nigerian health workers recognised as heroes after Hypo and Legit.ng special project

Nigerian health workers recognised as heroes after Hypo and Legit.ng special project

Editorial

5 years ago

Emotional Man United stars tell teammate goodbye as he leaves the club for top German team (video)

Emotional Man United stars tell teammate goodbye as he leaves the club for top German team (video)

World

5 years ago

Chelsea owner Abramovich set to bring back former manager as pressure mounts on Lampard

Chelsea owner Abramovich set to bring back former manager as pressure mounts on Lampard

World

5 years ago

Sierra Leone star who complained about Benin hotel bed makes big statement after his team's comeback against Nigeria

Sierra Leone star who complained about Benin hotel bed makes big statement after his team's comeback against Nigeria

World

5 years ago

Sierra Leone star Kei Kamara has described his team's 4-4 draw against Nigeria as historic. Nigeria looked home and dry just after 29 minutes but were stunned.

See what Benin fans did to Osimhen, other Super Eagles stars while arriving stadium for Sierra Leone clash (video)

See what Benin fans did to Osimhen, other Super Eagles stars while arriving stadium for Sierra Leone clash (video)

World

5 years ago

Nigeria vs Sierra Leone take centre stage on Friday evening, November 13, at the Samuel Ogbemudia stadium in Benin. Fans were happy to see the players arrive.

Mikel Arteta reveals who is to blame for Arsenal's embarrassing 3-0 home loss to Aston Villa in EPL

Mikel Arteta reveals who is to blame for Arsenal's embarrassing 3-0 home loss to Aston Villa in EPL

World

5 years ago

Mikel Arteta, Arsenal manager, has taken responsibility for Gunners 3-0 Premier League defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday night, November 8, at Emirates stadium.

Sad day in football as top African player dies at age of 37 after long battle with illness

Sad day in football as top African player dies at age of 37 after long battle with illness

World

5 years ago

Stephen Owusu, ex-Ghana and Tusker FC striker has died aged just 37 years. The experienced forward died on Saturday evening, October 24, after a long illness.

Chukwueze fails to shine as Barca destroy Villarreal thanks to Messi, Suarez and Griezmann's brilliance

Chukwueze fails to shine as Barca destroy Villarreal thanks to Messi, Suarez and Griezmann's brilliance

World

5 years ago

Villarreal vs Barcelona ended in 4-1 win for Quique Setien's men. Suarez and Griezmann were both on the scoresheet as Messi provided the assist for their goals.

Messi and Ronaldo set to finally play together for the same team alongside Rooney, Pogba

Messi and Ronaldo set to finally play together for the same team alongside Rooney, Pogba

World

5 years ago

Carlos Tevez, former Manchester United striker, is planning to get Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi play for the same team in a star-studded testimonial game.

6-year-old boy who wants to replace Messi, Ronaldo, shows off 6-pack as he joins Liverpool

6-year-old boy who wants to replace Messi, Ronaldo, shows off 6-pack as he joins Liverpool

World

5 years ago

Unlike kids his age, the dedicated Liverpool FC Academy student spends most of his days working out and lifting weights to keep his tiny body lean and fit.

Super Eagles star tells Mourinho the only condition that will make him sign for Tottenham

Super Eagles star tells Mourinho the only condition that will make him sign for Tottenham

World

5 years ago

Victor Osimhen, Lille striker, will not move to Tottenham Hotspur unless the club sells Harry Kane, this is according to the player’s agent Ariyo Igbayilola.

Inside Lionel Messi's training and diet plan as his favourite food is revealed

Inside Lionel Messi's training and diet plan as his favourite food is revealed

World

6 years ago

Lionel Messi however does some specialized training to improve speed and agility which enables him to have superb dribbling ability. He follows strict diet plan

Nomso Obiajuru