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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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New Lagos Tenancy Bill prohibits landlords from Unlawful eviction, arbitrary rent increases

New Lagos Tenancy Bill prohibits landlords from Unlawful eviction, arbitrary rent increases

Industry

4 months ago

Bandit leader Bello Turji denies receiving N30m from defence minister Matawalle

Bandit leader Bello Turji denies receiving N30m from defence minister Matawalle

Nigeria

4 months ago

Is it true that Yakubu Gowon is dead? Facts emerge

Is it true that Yakubu Gowon is dead? Facts emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

Dangote unveils N100bn annual scholarship scheme to support Nigerian students

Dangote unveils N100bn annual scholarship scheme to support Nigerian students

Education

4 months ago

Bayelsa finally breaks silence on deputy gov's death, makes fresh declaration

Bayelsa finally breaks silence on deputy gov's death, makes fresh declaration

Nigeria

4 months ago

CBN drops new rule for POS to protect users, sets 30 days to comply

CBN drops new rule for POS to protect users, sets 30 days to comply

Money

4 months ago

Lady posts what man said about her stomach after asking her for picture, screenshot of chat trends

Lady posts what man said about her stomach after asking her for picture, screenshot of chat trends

People

4 months ago

A Nigerian lady sent her picture to a man she was chatting with on WhatsApp. What he said about her stomach in the picture made her block him online.

Mercy Johnson's sweet video with husband trends amid lady's bold allegations, Nigerians react

Mercy Johnson's sweet video with husband trends amid lady's bold allegations, Nigerians react

Nollywood

4 months ago

Actress Mercy Johnson's heartwarming video with her husband Prince Okojie went viral, but the joy was overshadowed by bold allegations involving her spouse

UK-based Nigerian man declares he's looking for wife, gives conditions: "Please DM me"

UK-based Nigerian man declares he's looking for wife, gives conditions: "Please DM me"

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A UK-based Nigerian man has announced he was looking for a wife on X, sharing his conditions and inviting women to DM him if they met his criteria.

"Is this not risky?" Nigerian lady asks after seeing 8 water tanks on the same platform, share video

"Is this not risky?" Nigerian lady asks after seeing 8 water tanks on the same platform, share video

People

4 months ago

A Nigerian lady who was passing through a street shared a video showing a tall tank stand hosting eight tanks. According to her, such arrangement is risky.

2Baba set to face court action over alleged N7m legal fee debt, court paper trends: "Wahala"

2Baba set to face court action over alleged N7m legal fee debt, court paper trends: "Wahala"

Music

4 months ago

Nigerian singer 2Baba faces potential legal action over an alleged N7 million legal fee debt. Court papers show disputes over payments and legal fees he owes.

Aerial view of Bishop Oyedepo's 100,000 seater church elicits uproar: "Money dey where e dey"

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Aerial view of Bishop Oyedepo's 100,000 seater church elicits uproar: "Money dey where e dey"

Celebrities

4 months ago

Bishop David Oyedepo faces scrutiny over viral video showcasing his 100,000-seat auditorium project. Fans raise concerns about the project’s cost amid unemployment.

Supreme Court overrides FG’s pardon, gives final verdict on Maryam Sanda

Supreme Court overrides FG’s pardon, gives final verdict on Maryam Sanda

Nigeria

4 months ago

The Supreme Court has delivered a strong judgment on the presidential pardon President Bola Tinubu granted to an Abuja-based house wife, Maryam Sanda.

Lady who posted father’s video gets message from woman claiming to be his girlfriend, displays chat

Lady who posted father’s video gets message from woman claiming to be his girlfriend, displays chat

People

4 months ago

A lady who posted her father’s video online got a message from a woman claiming to be his girlfriend. The lady posted their chats online, sparking reactions.

"I was so teary": Female pastor who was at Sandra Areh's house days ago recounts what she told her

"I was so teary": Female pastor who was at Sandra Areh's house days ago recounts what she told her

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A female pastor recounted her emotional encounter with Lady Sandra Areh at her house, sharing the inspiring words Sandra spoke and how she impacted her life.

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