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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

Man United legend Rooney makes strong statement on Ronaldo and Messi, reveals who 'kills' faster

Man United legend Rooney makes strong statement on Ronaldo and Messi, reveals who 'kills' faster

World

6 years ago

From Kim Kardashian to Paris Hilton, here are glamorous women Ronaldo has dated (full-list)

From Kim Kardashian to Paris Hilton, here are glamorous women Ronaldo has dated (full-list)

World

6 years ago

Floyd Mayweather’s daughter could face up to 99 years in prison for committing 1 dangerous crime

Floyd Mayweather’s daughter could face up to 99 years in prison for committing 1 dangerous crime

World

6 years ago

Drogba, Eto'o, other African footballers 'attack' French doctors who want coronavirus cure to be first tested in Africa

Drogba, Eto'o, other African footballers 'attack' French doctors who want coronavirus cure to be first tested in Africa

World

6 years ago

Ronaldo and teammates sacrifice staggering sum of money to help Juventus fight coronavirus (see amount)

Ronaldo and teammates sacrifice staggering sum of money to help Juventus fight coronavirus (see amount)

World

6 years ago

Angry Jurgen Klopp 'attacks' Atletico Madrid boss Simeone and his players after Liverpool UCL exit

Angry Jurgen Klopp 'attacks' Atletico Madrid boss Simeone and his players after Liverpool UCL exit

World

6 years ago

Tears and tributes as American basketball legend dies at age 41

Tears and tributes as American basketball legend dies at age 41

World

6 years ago

Fans of basketball legend Kobe Bryant have paid tribute to the former LA Lakers star following reports that he died on Sunday, January 26, after a helicopter crash at the age of 41.

Nigeria's Ehwarieme knocks out Argentine opponent after just 2 minutes to win WBF title (video)

Nigeria's Ehwarieme knocks out Argentine opponent after just 2 minutes to win WBF title (video)

Nigeria

6 years ago

Onoriode Ehwarieme, Nigerian US-based boxer, needed just one minute and 60 seconds to knock out Argentine's Ariel Baracamonte on Saturday, December 28, at GOtv Boxing Night 20 as he picked up WBF Intercontinental heavyweight belt.

He'll bite you if he misses with his left or right arm - Former boxing champion reveals why he feared Tyson

He'll bite you if he misses with his left or right arm - Former boxing champion reveals why he feared Tyson

World

6 years ago

George Foreman, legendary boxer, has revealed that he never wanted to meet fellow American boxing great Mike Tyson in a boxing bout. According to him, he feared

Tragedy as former Nigerian star who played alongside Kanu dies at age of 42

Tragedy as former Nigerian star who played alongside Kanu dies at age of 42

Nigeria

6 years ago

Manga Mohammed, Nigeria's U-17 pacy forward at1993 FIFA U-17 World Cup, has died at the age of 42. Mohammed, who also went on to play for the senior teams, passed on Friday, September 27, according to report on Brila FM.

Jorginho, Barkley avoid penalty drama again at Stamford Bridge as Lampard gets first home EPL win

Jorginho, Barkley avoid penalty drama again at Stamford Bridge as Lampard gets first home EPL win

World

6 years ago

Chelsea vs Brighton ended in a 2-0 win for the home team as Lampard finally got his first home Premier League win. Jorginho scored his 1st goal at Stamford Bridge from the spot before Willian secured all 3 points for the Blues.

AFCON 2019: Madagascar hammer Nigeria, Super Eagles could face Ghana in knockout after loss

AFCON 2019: Madagascar hammer Nigeria, Super Eagles could face Ghana in knockout after loss

World

6 years ago

Madagascar vs Nigeria Group B clash at the AFCON 2019 ended 2-0 in favour of the Barea. Goals from Lalaina Nomenjanahary and Carolus Andriamahitsinoro gave Madagascar the win as they recorded their first win against Nigeria.

Man City star Sterling 'annoys' Liverpool supporters with incredible statement

Man City star Sterling 'annoys' Liverpool supporters with incredible statement

World

7 years ago

RAHEEM STERLING OF MANCHESTER CITY has jokingly said that no one wants his former club Liverpool to win the league this season. Sterling spent three years at Liverpool

Russia 2018: End of the road for Nigeria as Messi inspires Argentina into the round of 16

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Russia 2018: End of the road for Nigeria as Messi inspires Argentina into the round of 16

World

7 years ago

Argentina left it late as they booked their place in the round of 16 in Russia 2018 after a 2-1 victory against Nigeria.Goals from Messi and Rojo secured qualification for Argentina as Victor Moses also scored his first goal.

Messi misses penalty as debutants Iceland hold Argentina to secure first ever point at the World Cup

Messi misses penalty as debutants Iceland hold Argentina to secure first ever point at the World Cup

World

7 years ago

Russia's capital Moscow will be the centre of attraction in day three of the FIFA World Cup as one of the greatest players Lionel Messi leads his Argentine teammates against one of the tournament’s latest debutants Iceland.

Nomso Obiajuru