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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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2027 election: Wike shares solution to prolonged PDP crisis

2027 election: Wike shares solution to prolonged PDP crisis

Politics

5 months ago

Ned Nwoko reacts to hospital statement about Regina Daniels' alleged medical report, elicits outrage

Ned Nwoko reacts to hospital statement about Regina Daniels' alleged medical report, elicits outrage

Nollywood

5 months ago

Lady who lodged in N10k room in Ibadan hotel displays what she saw, video trends

Lady who lodged in N10k room in Ibadan hotel displays what she saw, video trends

People

5 months ago

Baba Ijesha: Man advises actor to contact VeryDarkMan as criticism trails his release, gives reason

Baba Ijesha: Man advises actor to contact VeryDarkMan as criticism trails his release, gives reason

Celebrities

5 months ago

Baba Ijesha: Comedian Princess reacts to actor's release, shades Yomi Fabiyi, "No time for clout"

Baba Ijesha: Comedian Princess reacts to actor's release, shades Yomi Fabiyi, "No time for clout"

Nollywood

5 months ago

Nigerian mum plants camera at home, discovers what nanny does to her kids: "I can't tolerate it"

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Nigerian mum plants camera at home, discovers what nanny does to her kids: "I can't tolerate it"

People

5 months ago

Pastor releases troubling prophecy about Yul Edochie's wife, Judy Austin: "10 persons are dedicated"

Pastor releases troubling prophecy about Yul Edochie's wife, Judy Austin: "10 persons are dedicated"

People

5 months ago

A pastor shared a troubling prophecy about Judy Austin, wife of actor Yul Edochie, warning her to pray as 10 people were said to be 'dedicated to finish her.'

BBNaija's Imisi's mother cries out, denies sending her out at 12: "People have been cursing me"

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BBNaija's Imisi's mother cries out, denies sending her out at 12: "People have been cursing me"

TV Shows

5 months ago

Imisi’s mother responds to her daughter's claims of being sent out at 12, defending her actions and addressing abuse allegations in a new, fiery and emotional video.

Nigerian mum recounts experience with son who couldn't cry after birth, video gets many emotional

Nigerian mum recounts experience with son who couldn't cry after birth, video gets many emotional

People

5 months ago

A emotional video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady shared her experience with her baby who refused to cry.

Baba Ijesha's emotional video as he reflects on his experience trends: "Trying to recook his fame"

Baba Ijesha's emotional video as he reflects on his experience trends: "Trying to recook his fame"

Nollywood

5 months ago

Baba Ijesha reflected on his experience in a viral emotional video after his release. The video has ignited reactions from many Nigerians online.

Lady in 500 level abandons her schooling in Nigeria, shares video as she relocates to Canada

Lady in 500 level abandons her schooling in Nigeria, shares video as she relocates to Canada

People

5 months ago

A 500 level student from Nigeria abandoned her studies to relocate to Canada. She documented her bold move in a viral TikTok video, sharing her journey.

Iyabo Ojo's old video resurfaces after Baba Ijesha's release, netizens query actress: "What next?"

Iyabo Ojo's old video resurfaces after Baba Ijesha's release, netizens query actress: "What next?"

Celebrities

5 months ago

A throwback video of actress Iyabo Ojo vowing to return Baba Ijesha to prison resurfaced after his release, sparking reactions across social media

TG Omori responds to criticism, boycott threat over stance on same gender affair: "God have mercy"

TG Omori responds to criticism, boycott threat over stance on same gender affair: "God have mercy"

Celebrities

5 months ago

Nigerian music director TG Omori ignited online debate with his anti-same-gender remarks. Despite backlash, he vowed to remain firm in his beliefs.

Willie Obiano: Is former Anambra governor dead? Prominent ex-senator speaks

Willie Obiano: Is former Anambra governor dead? Prominent ex-senator speaks

Politics

5 months ago

Rumours about former Anambra state governor Willie Obiano’s death have been making the rounds, prompting a prominent ex-senator to give clarification.

Billionaire Femi Otedola receives diamond-encrusted Ayo game as b'day gift from daughter Temi

Billionaire Femi Otedola receives diamond-encrusted Ayo game as b'day gift from daughter Temi

Celebrities

5 months ago

Billionaire Femi Otedola has shared a video showing a one-of-a-kind diamond Ayo game he received from his third daughter and actress, Temi, for his birthday.

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