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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

Author's articles

"Why are you taking counsel from Tiwa Savage?" Regina Daniels advised to learn from May Edochie

"Why are you taking counsel from Tiwa Savage?" Regina Daniels advised to learn from May Edochie

Celebrities

5 months ago

Ngozi Ezeonu: Cubana Chiefpriest recounts warm experience with veteran actress, lovely pictures trend

Ngozi Ezeonu: Cubana Chiefpriest recounts warm experience with veteran actress, lovely pictures trend

Celebrities

5 months ago

Regina Daniels advises Ned Nwoko on getting over their marriage, makes allegations: "Marry new wife"

Regina Daniels advises Ned Nwoko on getting over their marriage, makes allegations: "Marry new wife"

Nollywood

5 months ago

Regina Daniels mourns her past after threatening to expose ex-husband Ned Nwoko

Regina Daniels mourns her past after threatening to expose ex-husband Ned Nwoko

Celebrities

5 months ago

Egungun's interview with 23-year-old lady with tiny waist draws concerns: "She removed her ribs?"

Egungun's interview with 23-year-old lady with tiny waist draws concerns: "She removed her ribs?"

Celebrities

5 months ago

Nigerian doctors urge government to end strike with collective bargaining agreement

Nigerian doctors urge government to end strike with collective bargaining agreement

Nigeria

5 months ago

"My brother": Sister of military man who confronted Wike trends over one promise she made to him

"My brother": Sister of military man who confronted Wike trends over one promise she made to him

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

The soldier’s sister went viral for being proud of her brother Yerima after he stopped FCT minister Wike and promised to do his laundry for a whole month.

World cup: VDM drags Super Eagles over loss to DR Congo, praises Nwabali "Our boys messed up"

World cup: VDM drags Super Eagles over loss to DR Congo, praises Nwabali "Our boys messed up"

Celebrities

5 months ago

VDM reacted to Nigeria’s loss to DR Congo, criticising the Super Eagles’ performance, their commitment, and the coach’s decision to remove Victor Osimhen.

"He flogged me": Ex-classmate shares rare story of viral naval officer Lt. Yerima

"He flogged me": Ex-classmate shares rare story of viral naval officer Lt. Yerima

People

5 months ago

A man remembers how Lt. Yerima hit him hard when they were in school. He shares his sad story of what happened and how it made him feel for days.

“Murder case”: Regina Daniels threatens Ned Nwoko as she makes fresh allegations

“Murder case”: Regina Daniels threatens Ned Nwoko as she makes fresh allegations

Celebrities

5 months ago

Regina Daniels accuses Ned Nwoko of rape, fraud, and more in viral posts. The actress threatens to expose his secrets if he doesn’t leave her alone.

Naira starts new week low against US dollar despite rise in FX reserves

Naira starts new week low against US dollar despite rise in FX reserves

Money

5 months ago

The naira has opened the new week weaker amid rising dollar demand, slowing FX inflows, and limited CBN intervention despite a growing reserves now at 6-year high.

"It's a shame, big shame": AY blasts Super Eagles after defeat to DR Congo, singles out Osimhen

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"It's a shame, big shame": AY blasts Super Eagles after defeat to DR Congo, singles out Osimhen

Celebrities

5 months ago

Comedian AY slammed Super Eagles after 2026 World Cup playoff loss to DR Congo, said the team can't win without Osimhen in viral video that sparked reactions.

Genevieve Nnaji reacts strongly to man's advice against marrying Igbo women, many clap back

Genevieve Nnaji reacts strongly to man's advice against marrying Igbo women, many clap back

Nollywood

5 months ago

Actress Genevieve Nnaji's reaction to a viral tweet advising men against marrying Igbo women, sparked online debate with bold responses and mixed reactions.

Wizkid takes swift action as he faces backlash over 2010 tweets about 14-year-old girl

Wizkid takes swift action as he faces backlash over 2010 tweets about 14-year-old girl

Celebrities

5 months ago

Wizkid faced backlash after old tweets about a 14-year-old resurfaced. The Afrobeats star deleted the posts, fueling more online reactions and concern.

Wike vs Yerima: List of retired generals who tackled Tinubu's minister

Wike vs Yerima: List of retired generals who tackled Tinubu's minister

Nigeria

5 months ago

The list of retired generals who have kicked against FCT Minister Nyesom Wike for confronting some naval officers over land dispute in Abuja has been compiled.

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