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Chikezie Omeje

Africa editor, Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project
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Graduation Year: 2024
Bio: Chikezie Omeje is an Africa editor at the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project. He previously reported for the International Centre for Investigative Reporting. Before that, he was a news editor at Aso Radio in Nigeria and covered the environment and health. He has won many awards, including the top prize at the African Science Desk Journalism Awards and African Fact-Checking Awards. He holds an MS in data journalism from Columbia University and an MA in journalism with a concentration in science and technology communication from Stellenbosch University.
Location: Abuja, Nigeria

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by Knight Science Journalism / June 1st 2026 / Alumni News

Alumni Notes: Taking Award Season — And Summer Reading Season — By Storm

A recurring roundup of news about former KSJ Fellows, including a compendium of what the fellows have been writing.

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by Usha Lee McFarling / May 19th 2026 / KSJ News & Events

At Victor McElheny Luncheon, Luminaries Reflect on KSJ Founder’s Life and Legacy

The event featured a panel discussion marking 25 years since the signature achievement of the Human Genome Project, which revolutionized biology and captivated McElheny as a reporter.

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