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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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Video: Lady reunites with daughter 10 years after leaving her to relocate abroad, shares experience

Video: Lady reunites with daughter 10 years after leaving her to relocate abroad, shares experience

People

5 months ago

Ned Nwoko defends Moroccan wife Laila against criticism amid marital issues with Regina Daniels

Ned Nwoko defends Moroccan wife Laila against criticism amid marital issues with Regina Daniels

Celebrities

5 months ago

Lady reacts to 2Baba’s UK arrest and marital issues: "I don’t feel any pity for you"

Lady reacts to 2Baba’s UK arrest and marital issues: "I don’t feel any pity for you"

People

5 months ago

Shettima: MURIC sends message to pastor who wants Tinubu's VP removed

Shettima: MURIC sends message to pastor who wants Tinubu's VP removed

Nigeria

5 months ago

Annie Idibia vacations with daughters, mother amid 2Baba’s marital crisis, shares lovely pictures

Annie Idibia vacations with daughters, mother amid 2Baba’s marital crisis, shares lovely pictures

Celebrities

5 months ago

Sabinus shares truth behind his relationship with Ciana Chapman: "My marriage ended peacefully"

Sabinus shares truth behind his relationship with Ciana Chapman: "My marriage ended peacefully"

Celebrities

5 months ago

Natasha Osawaru: Edo Assembly summons 2Baba’s wife to appear before its committee over viral video

Natasha Osawaru: Edo Assembly summons 2Baba’s wife to appear before its committee over viral video

Celebrities

5 months ago

Edo State Assembly summons Natasha Osawaru, wife of music legend 2Baba, over recent viral video misconduct. The lawmaker must appear within seven days.

US senator’s bill to end dual citizenship may impact Nigerians abroad

US senator’s bill to end dual citizenship may impact Nigerians abroad

US

5 months ago

Senator Bernie Moreno introduced the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025, which aimed to end dual citizenship and required Americans to pledge exclusive allegiance.

2Baba’s brother speaks up amid marital saga with new wife Natasha Osawaru: “Allow us save you”

2Baba’s brother speaks up amid marital saga with new wife Natasha Osawaru: “Allow us save you”

Celebrities

5 months ago

"Hyacinth Idibia, 2Baba's brother, speaks out amid the ongoing marital saga with Natasha, sharing an emotional message and raising questions about the singer.

Female doctor heartbroken over her pay after spending 8 years in medical school, mentions amount

Female doctor heartbroken over her pay after spending 8 years in medical school, mentions amount

People

5 months ago

A Nigerian female doctor expressed sadness over her pay after spending eight years in medical school. She calculated her salary on an hourly basis and was shocked.

Application opens for 2025 NLNG undergraduate scholarship award for Nigerian students

Application opens for 2025 NLNG undergraduate scholarship award for Nigerian students

Education

5 months ago

Applications for the 2025 NLNG Undergraduate Scholarship were opened to Nigerian students aged 16–25, supporting first-year undergraduates with academic excellence.

2Baba and Natasha: Woman shares how her ex-husband married 5 women within 10 years after divorce

2Baba and Natasha: Woman shares how her ex-husband married 5 women within 10 years after divorce

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

An elderly woman shared her personal marital experience as she reacted to the ongoing controversy surrounding singer 2Baba and his new wife, Natasha.

All offences and penalties for landlords, agents, tenants in Lagos State tenancy bill

All offences and penalties for landlords, agents, tenants in Lagos State tenancy bill

Industry

5 months ago

Lagos state government is working on a new Tenancy Bill to regulate landlords, protect tenants and end exploitative practices, unlawful evictions.

Retired military officers should be appointed ambassadors to strategic nations, says Rep Dasuki

Retired military officers should be appointed ambassadors to strategic nations, says Rep Dasuki

Nigeria

5 months ago

Rep Abdussamad Dasuki calls on President Tinubu to appoint retired military officers as ambassadors, emphasising their expertise in defence and counterterrorism.

Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi rejects maulid celebration for his birth as seen in his will

Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi rejects maulid celebration for his birth as seen in his will

Nigeria

5 months ago

Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, in his will, rejected Maulid celebration for his birth, stressing he was only a Muqaddam and sought equality among his peers.

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