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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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Victor Thompson buys Mercedes-Benz for wife to as push gift, her reaction trends: “Congratulations”

Victor Thompson buys Mercedes-Benz for wife to as push gift, her reaction trends: “Congratulations”

Music

5 months ago

First lady Remi Tinubu sends message to Gov Adeleke’s wife as reactions trail viral video

First lady Remi Tinubu sends message to Gov Adeleke’s wife as reactions trail viral video

Nigeria

5 months ago

Man who got to The Experience 2025 earlier than planned posts what he saw people doing at venue

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Man who got to The Experience 2025 earlier than planned posts what he saw people doing at venue

People

5 months ago

List of penalties, fines and jail time for offenders under Nigeria tax law starting January 1, 2026

List of penalties, fines and jail time for offenders under Nigeria tax law starting January 1, 2026

Economy

5 months ago

Fresh violence erupts in Adamawa as two communities go up in flames, villagers taken captive

Fresh violence erupts in Adamawa as two communities go up in flames, villagers taken captive

Nigeria

5 months ago

Isaac Fayose reacts to viral moment between Remi Tinubu, Governor Adeleke during Ooni's anniversary

Isaac Fayose reacts to viral moment between Remi Tinubu, Governor Adeleke during Ooni's anniversary

Celebrities

5 months ago

US lawmaker discloses deal between FG and America after Trump's allegation

US lawmaker discloses deal between FG and America after Trump's allegation

Nigeria

5 months ago

US lawmakers Riley M. Moore has disclosed the actual agreement between the federal government and the American authority during their visit to Nigeria.

New Photo of 2baba, Wife Natasha fuels fresh speculation over mysterious object

New Photo of 2baba, Wife Natasha fuels fresh speculation over mysterious object

Celebrities

5 months ago

A recent photo of Nigerian music legend, 2baba, and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, has gone viral online, attracting curious eyes and questions from netizens.

More headache for importers as Dangote announces decision on fuel pricing after meeting Tinubu

More headache for importers as Dangote announces decision on fuel pricing after meeting Tinubu

Energy

5 months ago

Aliko Dangote says petrol from his refinery will remain reasonable and competitive, putting pressure on importers who continue to source for products abroad.

Jennifer Diary's Tobi Makinde set to wed lover, shares pre-wedding video, fans gush: "congrats"

Jennifer Diary's Tobi Makinde set to wed lover, shares pre-wedding video, fans gush: "congrats"

Nollywood

5 months ago

Tobi Makinde is officially off the singles market! He shares a stunning video with his fiancée and reveals wedding hashtags. Fans can't wait to celebrate with them!

KWAM 1’s Awujale dream: Ijebu royal family denies singer’s alleged link to them, "He's not with us"

KWAM 1’s Awujale dream: Ijebu royal family denies singer’s alleged link to them, "He's not with us"

Celebrities

5 months ago

The growing public speculation about Fuji icon, KWAM1, having royal ties strong enough to qualify him for the Awujale of Ijebuland throne, has taken a new turn.

"He has no conscience at all": Ex-SUG president narrates his bad experience with Harrison Gwamnishu

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"He has no conscience at all": Ex-SUG president narrates his bad experience with Harrison Gwamnishu

People

5 months ago

The former SUG president shared his bad experience with Harrison Gwamnishu, recounting an incident that involved violence and financial exploitation.

Regina Daniels speaks on passing out as brother smokes beside her, peeps react: “Are they dealers?”

Regina Daniels speaks on passing out as brother smokes beside her, peeps react: “Are they dealers?”

Celebrities

5 months ago

Regina Daniels opens up about nearly passing out while her brother smoked beside her in a video. Netizens react to the moment captured in their London home.

Tems drops rare confession about love, lists qualities she’ll never tolerate in a partner

Tems drops rare confession about love, lists qualities she’ll never tolerate in a partner

Celebrities

5 months ago

Grammy-winning Nigerian singer, Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems, has revealed the major red flags that immediately put her off in a potential partner.

Remi Tinubu stops Governor Adeleke from singing during Ooni's coronation anniversary, clip trends

Remi Tinubu stops Governor Adeleke from singing during Ooni's coronation anniversary, clip trends

Celebrities

5 months ago

Remi Tinubu's actions toward Governor Adeleke during the Ooni of Ife's coronation anniversary have sparked backlash. Fans call it disrespectful and slammed her.

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