Top News Website in Nigeria 24/25

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

Author's articles

Lady celebrates as brother’s wife abandons him with 4 kids, shares what he did: “Joy full my body”

Lady celebrates as brother’s wife abandons him with 4 kids, shares what he did: “Joy full my body”

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Breaking: Court convicts Nnamdi Kanu on 7 terrorism charges

Breaking: Court convicts Nnamdi Kanu on 7 terrorism charges

Nigeria

5 months ago

MultiChoice announces new DStv, GOtv decoder prices, more affordable for Nigerians

MultiChoice announces new DStv, GOtv decoder prices, more affordable for Nigerians

Industry

5 months ago

Breaking: Bandits strike another Kwara community, abduct people

Breaking: Bandits strike another Kwara community, abduct people

Nigeria

5 months ago

Cheapest monthly data plans for MTN, Glo, Airtel as festive season nears

Cheapest monthly data plans for MTN, Glo, Airtel as festive season nears

Industry

5 months ago

Kwara church: Dunamis member shares how family members were kidnapped in attack, Pst Enenche reacts

Kwara church: Dunamis member shares how family members were kidnapped in attack, Pst Enenche reacts

People

5 months ago

Prominent skit maker faces backlash for ridiculing Muslim women’s veil, niqab in viral video

Prominent skit maker faces backlash for ridiculing Muslim women’s veil, niqab in viral video

Nigeria

5 months ago

Skit maker Alaga Lamba faces criticism from Muslim human rights groups, including THURIST and MURIC, for ridiculing women’s niqab in viral content.

Trump's threat: Islamic scholars call for special days of prayer to ease tension across Nigeria

Trump's threat: Islamic scholars call for special days of prayer to ease tension across Nigeria

Nigeria

5 months ago

After Trump’s controversial threat of military action over alleged christian genocide, prominent Islamic scholars urgedNigerians to pray & maintain calm nationwide.

“I fainted last week”: UNILORIN students cry out, endure 4-hour queues as transport crisis worsens

“I fainted last week”: UNILORIN students cry out, endure 4-hour queues as transport crisis worsens

Education

5 months ago

Parents and students tell Legit.ng how long shuttle queues at Unilorin force many to endure harsh sun for hours. A victim confirmed she fainted during the ordeal.

"I trust her": Meet 3 Nigerians who tested their girlfriends’ loyalty and regretted it

"I trust her": Meet 3 Nigerians who tested their girlfriends’ loyalty and regretted it

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Meet the 3 Nigerians who tested their girlfriends’ loyalty through different methods, but they all regretted it, and their story went viral online.

Jude Okoye's wife pens heartfelt b'day message to Paul, Ignores Peter: "You are an amazing soul"

Exclusive

Jude Okoye's wife pens heartfelt b'day message to Paul, Ignores Peter: "You are an amazing soul"

Music

5 months ago

Jude Okoye's wife, Ify, has shared a heartfelt tribute as her brother-in-law, Paul, as he marks his birthday. However, the tribute is for just one person.

Outrage as new Kwara State University charges N960,000 for single hostel room

Outrage as new Kwara State University charges N960,000 for single hostel room

Education

5 months ago

KWASUED students face hardship over the new ₦960,000 hostel charges per room, prompting public backlash and calls for fee review, Legit.ng reports.

“If we catch Verydarkman for Warri na to strip am”: Residents threaten critic amid Mr Jollof feud

“If we catch Verydarkman for Warri na to strip am”: Residents threaten critic amid Mr Jollof feud

Celebrities

5 months ago

Warri residents issue threats to social media activist Verydarkman after his physical altercation with comedian Mr Jollof on a flight. Watch the viral video.

FG announces new deal for Nigerians to refuel cars for N380 only

FG announces new deal for Nigerians to refuel cars for N380 only

Industry

5 months ago

The Nigerian government plans to set up 500 CNG refueling stations in 3 years, providing cleaner, cheaper fuel and supporting the transition to gas-powered vehicles.

Iyabo Ojo addresses rumours of her arrest in Abuja, curses critics in fiery video

Iyabo Ojo addresses rumours of her arrest in Abuja, curses critics in fiery video

Nollywood

5 months ago

Iyabo Ojo responded to rumours about her arrest in Abuja, debunking claims in a TikTok live session and cursing the rumour mongers, stirring responses from fans.

James Ojo