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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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FG gives fresh update on soldiers held in Burkina Faso after forced landing

FG gives fresh update on soldiers held in Burkina Faso after forced landing

Nigeria

4 months ago

Dangote appreciates Ooni’s intervention in removal of 19 shrines from construction site, clips trends

Dangote appreciates Ooni’s intervention in removal of 19 shrines from construction site, clips trends

Celebrities

4 months ago

"Attached to single pastor?" Lady challenges Apostle Selman to prove he is not dating Sandra Areh

"Attached to single pastor?" Lady challenges Apostle Selman to prove he is not dating Sandra Areh

People

4 months ago

Nigerian lady who is primary school teacher in UK shares unexpected question student asked her

Nigerian lady who is primary school teacher in UK shares unexpected question student asked her

People

4 months ago

Davido shows his Islamic side in viral video, fans raise eyebrows: “Has he converted?”

Davido shows his Islamic side in viral video, fans raise eyebrows: “Has he converted?”

Celebrities

4 months ago

FG offers N5 million to employed Nigerian youths, sets age limit as it expands CreditCORP

FG offers N5 million to employed Nigerian youths, sets age limit as it expands CreditCORP

Industry

4 months ago

Lady who returned to Nigeria after 3 years in UK shares what she observed after coming back

Lady who returned to Nigeria after 3 years in UK shares what she observed after coming back

People

4 months ago

A Nigerian lady who was in the United Kingdom for three years has returned to her home country. She mentioned some things she noticed about Nigeria after her return.

Airline operators give condition to crash airfare prices as Nigerians pay N500k per flight

Airline operators give condition to crash airfare prices as Nigerians pay N500k per flight

Industry

4 months ago

Nigerian airlines have explained why domestic ticket prices will not drop unless the government cuts taxes and charges, citing costly levies in the sector.

Is she dating Apostle Joshua Selman? 5 things you might not know about Lady Sandra Areh

Is she dating Apostle Joshua Selman? 5 things you might not know about Lady Sandra Areh

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

Lady Sandra Areh, known for her close relationship with Apostle Joshua Selman, sparked dating rumors. Learn five things you might not know about her.

Julius Malema rejects western pressure, turns to Nigeria

Julius Malema rejects western pressure, turns to Nigeria

World

4 months ago

Julius Malema dismissed US visa threats, saying he would embrace Nigeria’s hospitality, praising jollof rice and pepper soup as symbols of African freedom.

Jodie accuses ex-hubby of taking royalty on Kuchi Kuchi, speaks on raising child with special needs

Jodie accuses ex-hubby of taking royalty on Kuchi Kuchi, speaks on raising child with special needs

Music

4 months ago

Jodie shares her experience as a single mother raising her son with special needs and reveals the struggles with royalties from her hit song 'Kuchi Kuchi'.

Fire guts popular general hospital in Kano, residents recount chaos

Fire guts popular general hospital in Kano, residents recount chaos

Nigeria

4 months ago

A fire in the female ward of Kano’s Rogo General Hospital destroyed key sections, wards, and medical supplies. Locals recount frantic efforts to rescue patients.

Lady who questioned her strict mum’s command posts epic response she got, screenshots trend

Lady who questioned her strict mum’s command posts epic response she got, screenshots trend

People

4 months ago

The WhatsApp chat between a lady and her strict mother has caught people’s attention after the daughter posted it online. The chats stirred reactions online.

How to apply for tax ID number easily as FG makes it requirement to operate bank account

How to apply for tax ID number easily as FG makes it requirement to operate bank account

Money

4 months ago

Banks will require Tax IDs from income-earning Nigerians from January 2026, but students and other non-income earners are exempt, and registration is free online.

30 PhD holders resign from Bauchi university over unresolved salary, ASUU confirms

30 PhD holders resign from Bauchi university over unresolved salary, ASUU confirms

Education

4 months ago

ASUU at Sa’adu Zungur University accused management of neglecting lecturers’ welfare, citing unpaid arrears, pension delays despite state intervention.

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