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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.

6254 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

VeryDarkMan: Lawyer reacts to Blord's arrest, advisesSowore, "The billionaire was reckless"

VeryDarkMan: Lawyer reacts to Blord's arrest, advisesSowore, "The billionaire was reckless"

People

5 months ago

N1,901 per litre: Petrol, diesel prices surge at depots as crude crosses $100 per barrel

N1,901 per litre: Petrol, diesel prices surge at depots as crude crosses $100 per barrel

Energy

5 months ago

ADC crisis: "Why are you afraid of free election?" - David Mark blasts Tinubu

ADC crisis: "Why are you afraid of free election?" - David Mark blasts Tinubu

Politics

5 months ago

Tinubu vs Atiku/Peter Obi/Kwankwaso: Prophet issues strong warning ahead of 2027 election

Tinubu vs Atiku/Peter Obi/Kwankwaso: Prophet issues strong warning ahead of 2027 election

Politics

5 months ago

Funke Akindele finally speaks after Iyabo Ojo shared truth about Toyin Abraham's saga

Funke Akindele finally speaks after Iyabo Ojo shared truth about Toyin Abraham's saga

Celebrities

5 months ago

VDM vs Blord: Comedian Deeone speaks on explosive evidence he has against online critic

VDM vs Blord: Comedian Deeone speaks on explosive evidence he has against online critic

Celebrities

5 months ago

VDM: Lawyer mentions likely reasons Blord was remanded, explains legal risks involved in case

VDM: Lawyer mentions likely reasons Blord was remanded, explains legal risks involved in case

People

5 months ago

A lawyer has reacted to the issue involving social media influencers, VeryDarkMan and Blord, which led to the businessman's remand at Kuje prison.

VeryDarkMan: Blord's wife releases video of her husband amid reports of his incarceration

VeryDarkMan: Blord's wife releases video of her husband amid reports of his incarceration

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

The wife of businessman Linus Williams Ifejirika, widely known as Blord, has released a video of her husband following news that he has been remanded in prison.

“I am on my knees”: Toyin Abraham makes heartfelt plea days after public clash with Funke Akindele

“I am on my knees”: Toyin Abraham makes heartfelt plea days after public clash with Funke Akindele

Celebrities

5 months ago

Toyin Abraham begged her fans to stay focused days after her public clash with Funke Akindele at Iyabo Ojo's movie premiere sparked reactions online

Iran's president sends notable message to Americans amid war, details emerge

Iran's president sends notable message to Americans amid war, details emerge

US

5 months ago

Iran’s president, Masoud Pezeshkian, on Wednesday sent a notable message to Americans amid rising tensions and ongoing conflict involving Israel.

Petrol prices crash at depots as NNPC, other filling stations announce new rates nationwide

Petrol prices crash at depots as NNPC, other filling stations announce new rates nationwide

Energy

5 months ago

Nigeria sees a modest petrol price decline as depot operators adjust rates amidst easing global oil prices, bringing relief to consumers facing high energy costs.

Woman narrates how Blord helped her friend who was sacked from her banking job and was broke

Woman narrates how Blord helped her friend who was sacked from her banking job and was broke

People

5 months ago

A woman has taken to social media to narrate what Blord did to help her friend who was broke after losing her banking job. This comes after his incarceration.

Blord shares 'agreement' he had with VDM broke before he was remanded in Kuje prison

Blord shares 'agreement' he had with VDM broke before he was remanded in Kuje prison

Celebrities

5 months ago

Federal High Court in Abuja orders Blord's remand at Kuje prison over criminal conspiracy charges, amid a high-profile dispute with activist VeryDarkMan.

Just In: Tinubu announces new appointments amid Renewed Hope agenda pursuit

Just In: Tinubu announces new appointments amid Renewed Hope agenda pursuit

Politics

5 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed new leadership for the PTDF and renewed the TCN mandate to strengthen Nigeria’s energy and power sectors.

MultiChoice announces key decision on subscription price hike for DStv, GOtv users

MultiChoice announces key decision on subscription price hike for DStv, GOtv users

Industry

5 months ago

MultiChoice announces a historic price freeze for DStv and GOtv subscriptions under Canal+ ownership, offering relief amid rising competition and economic pressures.

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