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James Ojo

Education: BA Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN, 2013-2017); Fellow, Global Investigative Journalism Conference (GIJC 2025); Fellow, African Investigative Journalism Conference (AIJC 2025); Code for Africa Fact-Checking Masterclass (2022)

Experience: Correspondent, Caracal Reports (US); Contributor, International Policy Digest (US); Reporter, The Sun Newspaper; The Nation Newspaper; Editor, CrispNG; Deputy Editor, Nigerian Village Square; Investigative journalist, TheCable Newspaper.

Awards: 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI); Legit.ng Copyediting Excellence Award (2023, 2024 & 2025); Host Writer Prize for Investigative Journalism (2022); The Cable Journalist of the Year (2022); PwC Media Excellence Awards (2022)

James Ojo is an award-winning journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng. With a decade of experience in the journalism landscape, he has done several impactful reports and won top awards, including the 2024 African Prize for Investigative Journalism (PAJI). He is also a published researcher. His latest research, titled "Comparative Analysis of Online Advocacy for Good Governance and Actual Political Involvement among Nigerian Youths", was published by the International Journal of Sub-Saharan African Research (IJSSAR). He can be reached via: James.ojo@corp.legit.ng.

4911 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Pastor Chris Okafor's alleged baby mama opens up, shares what happened: "He promised marriage"

Pastor Chris Okafor's alleged baby mama opens up, shares what happened: "He promised marriage"

Celebrities

4 months ago

EFCC reportedly traced ex-AGF Malami’s billions to Paris Club refunds, Abacha loot, others

EFCC reportedly traced ex-AGF Malami’s billions to Paris Club refunds, Abacha loot, others

Nigeria

4 months ago

Sokoto Christmas fire and the meaning of counterterrorism

Sokoto Christmas fire and the meaning of counterterrorism

Opinion

4 months ago

US airstrikes: Bishop Oyedepo finally reacts to Trump’s military actions, says judgement has begun

US airstrikes: Bishop Oyedepo finally reacts to Trump’s military actions, says judgement has begun

People

4 months ago

FG sends clear message to investors after Trump's air strike in Northern Nigeria

FG sends clear message to investors after Trump's air strike in Northern Nigeria

Economy

4 months ago

VDM taunts Pastor Chris Okafor, counters his claim about daughter, shares trap laid for him

VDM taunts Pastor Chris Okafor, counters his claim about daughter, shares trap laid for him

Celebrities

4 months ago

US airstrikes: Ex-Muslim who became evangelist shares why he’s happy about Trump's military action

US airstrikes: Ex-Muslim who became evangelist shares why he’s happy about Trump's military action

People

4 months ago

An ex-Muslim man, now an evangelist, shared how he felt about Trump’s airstrikes in Sokoto state on Christmas day. He detailed what happens to Christians in North.

Has Hushpuppi been released and deported to Nigeria? Fact emerges

Has Hushpuppi been released and deported to Nigeria? Fact emerges

Nigeria

4 months ago

Claims surfaced in December that a convicted international fraudster, Ramon Abbas, aka Hushpuppi, had been released. Hushpuppi is an inmate in a US prison.

Anthony Joshua accident: What to know about Lagos-Ibadan expressway where popular boxer crashed

Anthony Joshua accident: What to know about Lagos-Ibadan expressway where popular boxer crashed

Nigeria

4 months ago

Anthony Joshua was involved in a Lagos-Ibadan Expressway accident that killed two, highlighting Nigeria’s deadliest highway with rising crashes and fatalities.

Wike says Makinde’s anger began when he was denied ministerial appointment slot

Wike says Makinde’s anger began when he was denied ministerial appointment slot

Politics

4 months ago

Nyesom Wike explained why his relationship with Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde broke down, linking the rift to disagreements over ministerial appointments.

Stakeholder shares how Ebonyi govt can help youth escape idleness, illicit behaviours in Anambra

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Stakeholder shares how Ebonyi govt can help youth escape idleness, illicit behaviours in Anambra

Nigeria

4 months ago

Ebonyi Town Union leader, Ambassador Moses Igwe, warns about troubling trends among Ebonyi youth in Anambra, hinting at steps the government could take.

Pastor Chris Okafor's ex-wife fires back over allegation of cheating, shares reason for leaving

Pastor Chris Okafor's ex-wife fires back over allegation of cheating, shares reason for leaving

Celebrities

4 months ago

Social media users have reacted after Pastor Chris Okafor’s ex-wife spoke out against allegations made on the altar. Her response has stirred conversations online.

Pastor Chris Okafor: Doris Ogala shows cleric's alleged victim, claims her case is worse

Pastor Chris Okafor: Doris Ogala shows cleric's alleged victim, claims her case is worse

Nollywood

4 months ago

The dispute between Doris Ogala and Pastor Chris Okafor continues as a new video surfaces online. The actress presents an alleged victim of Pastor Chris Okafor.

2027 election: Peter Obi sets record straight on 'becoming Atiku’s running mate'

2027 election: Peter Obi sets record straight on 'becoming Atiku’s running mate'

Politics

4 months ago

Peter Gregory Obi addresses speculation about joining Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in the 2027 election, setting the record straight.

Allwell Ademola: Fans worry over Foluke Daramola's health after colleague's death "Watch ur weight"

Allwell Ademola: Fans worry over Foluke Daramola's health after colleague's death "Watch ur weight"

Nollywood

4 months ago

Social media users have shared worries about Foluke Daramola after Allwell Ademola reportedly died from cardiac arrest. They advise the actress on what to do.

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