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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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Stanley Ontop weighs in on Peggy Ovire, Frederick’s alleged marriage crash: “Two violent people”

Stanley Ontop weighs in on Peggy Ovire, Frederick’s alleged marriage crash: “Two violent people”

Celebrities

4 months ago

"You have 24 hours”: Doris Ogala issues stern ultimatum to Pastor Okafor over VDM lawsuit

"You have 24 hours”: Doris Ogala issues stern ultimatum to Pastor Okafor over VDM lawsuit

Celebrities

4 months ago

Peggy Ovire marks Christmas alone amid alleged marriage crash, elicits talks: "Self love is best"

Peggy Ovire marks Christmas alone amid alleged marriage crash, elicits talks: "Self love is best"

Nollywood

4 months ago

Reactions as Pastor Kumuyi explains why Deeper Life will never celebrate Christmas

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Reactions as Pastor Kumuyi explains why Deeper Life will never celebrate Christmas

Celebrities

4 months ago

"The best I’ve ever had": Chioma leaves fans salivating after showing her private Christmas menu

"The best I’ve ever had": Chioma leaves fans salivating after showing her private Christmas menu

Celebrities

4 months ago

Tears flow as Egungun of Lagos surprises staff with a plot of land each as Christmas gift

Tears flow as Egungun of Lagos surprises staff with a plot of land each as Christmas gift

Celebrities

4 months ago

Christmas: Rare moments as Kenyan church celebrates birth of ‘Black Messiah’

Christmas: Rare moments as Kenyan church celebrates birth of ‘Black Messiah’

Africa

4 months ago

A Christmas celebrations took an unusual turn in Kenya as members of the Legion Maria church marked the birth of what they call a “Black Messiah.”

Christmas: List of African countries that don’t celebrate birth of Jesus

Christmas: List of African countries that don’t celebrate birth of Jesus

Nigeria

4 months ago

This article focuses on the list of African countries that don't celebrate Christmas with Christians on December 25, in commemoration of the birth of Jesus Christ.

Great Nigeria Tower fire: Lady whose shop was affected by flames sends strong message to customers

Great Nigeria Tower fire: Lady whose shop was affected by flames sends strong message to customers

People

4 months ago

A lady sent a message to her customers as her shop was affected in the fire incident at the Great Nigeria Tower in Lagos Island. What she said sparked reactions.

Christmas 2025: List of governors who approved 13th-month salaries, bonuses, gifts for workers

Christmas 2025: List of governors who approved 13th-month salaries, bonuses, gifts for workers

Nigeria

4 months ago

The article focuses on the full list of Nigerian governors who approved 13th-month salaries, Christmas bonuses, gifts for civil servants working in their states.

“Attacks against Christians in Nigeria must end”: Israeli PM warns in Christmas message

“Attacks against Christians in Nigeria must end”: Israeli PM warns in Christmas message

Africa

4 months ago

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that attacks on Christians in Nigeria must end in his Christmas message on Thursday, December 25.

Ghanaian prophet builds ‘Noah's ark’, warns of 2025 Christmas flood, “Whatever happens”

Ghanaian prophet builds ‘Noah's ark’, warns of 2025 Christmas flood, “Whatever happens”

Africa

4 months ago

Ghanaian prophet, Ebo Noah, has completed the construction of a mdel day Noak's ark after warning that a 3-year rain would start on 25 December and flood the earth.

Malami: List of N212 billion-worth properties traced to ex-Buhari's minister

Malami: List of N212 billion-worth properties traced to ex-Buhari's minister

Nigeria

4 months ago

A report has disclosed over N200 billion-worth properties are linked to a top minister who served under the immediate past administration of late Muhammadu Buhari.

Benin coup: President jails 30 people with links to failed military takeover

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Benin coup: President jails 30 people with links to failed military takeover

Nigeria

4 months ago

Benin jailed 30 people, mostly soldiers, after a failed coup against President Patrice Talon, with charges of treason, murder and endangering state security.

Mourning as renowned Nigerian diplomat dies, details emerge

Mourning as renowned Nigerian diplomat dies, details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

Renowned Nigerian diplomat who was former UN representative and education administrator Christopher Mbanefo has died at the age of 95, his family confirms.

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