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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

Man points out saddest thing about Wike's clash with naval officer Yerima: "Let's talk reality"

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Man points out saddest thing about Wike's clash with naval officer Yerima: "Let's talk reality"

People

5 months ago

Private depot owners slash fuel price below Dangote’s rate

Private depot owners slash fuel price below Dangote’s rate

Energy

5 months ago

Wike: Seun Kuti blasts naval officer, VDM, shares what bravery means, "Disobeying illegal order"

Wike: Seun Kuti blasts naval officer, VDM, shares what bravery means, "Disobeying illegal order"

Music

5 months ago

Trump sprays perfume on Syrian president once designated as Al-Qaeda terrorist, jokes about wives

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Trump sprays perfume on Syrian president once designated as Al-Qaeda terrorist, jokes about wives

World

5 months ago

Brilliant girl who scored 293 in JAMB, 60% in post-UTME denied admission after 2 attempts, cries out

Brilliant girl who scored 293 in JAMB, 60% in post-UTME denied admission after 2 attempts, cries out

Education

5 months ago

Outrage as CCTV footage from Peggy Ovire and Tayo Arimoro's altercation emerges: "She kept pushing"

Outrage as CCTV footage from Peggy Ovire and Tayo Arimoro's altercation emerges: "She kept pushing"

Celebrities

5 months ago

Wizkid's fan, Barbiecue, debunks death reports, claims account was hacked: "Oladips female version"

Wizkid's fan, Barbiecue, debunks death reports, claims account was hacked: "Oladips female version"

Celebrities

5 months ago

Wizkid's supporter, Barbiecue, reacts to death rumors after a post claiming she died went viral. In a new video, she denies the claims, blame critics and explained.

“It protects small investors”: FG clarifies new capital gains tax rules

“It protects small investors”: FG clarifies new capital gains tax rules

Capital Market

5 months ago

The Federal Government has clarified the new Capital Gains Tax rules to dispel misinformation and misinterpretations, arguing that it would protect small investors.

"Unlawful": Lawyer mentions one law Lt. Yerima violated, demands punishment

"Unlawful": Lawyer mentions one law Lt. Yerima violated, demands punishment

People

5 months ago

A Nigerian lawyer says a naval officer acted outside the law by blocking Minister Wike from a property, stressing military duties don’t cover land disputes.

Director of Obidient movement mobilisation resigns, gives reason and mentions Peter Obi

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Director of Obidient movement mobilisation resigns, gives reason and mentions Peter Obi

Politics

5 months ago

Morris Monye resigned as Director of Mobilisation of the Obidient Movement, citing unmet goals, poor election results and heavy personal financial burden.

"He kept evidence": Man's post about Regina Daniels' permanent voters card goes viral

"He kept evidence": Man's post about Regina Daniels' permanent voters card goes viral

People

5 months ago

Nigerians on social media are reacting to the INEC permanent voters card belonging to Regina Daniels. The card was shared by her husband, Ned Nwoko.

Wike: Man whose father rented one-room apartment to Lt. Yerima shares story, post goes viral

Wike: Man whose father rented one-room apartment to Lt. Yerima shares story, post goes viral

People

5 months ago

A former classmate of viral naval officer Lt. Yerima shares his school days, upbringing in Elelenwo, and thoughts on his clash with FCT minister Nyesom Wike.

Ned Nwoko addresses allegations of marrying Regina Daniels at 17, shares evidence revealing her age

Ned Nwoko addresses allegations of marrying Regina Daniels at 17, shares evidence revealing her age

Celebrities

5 months ago

Senator Ned Nwoko has responded to claims that he married actress Regina Daniels at 17, revealing her true age and providing evidence to clear the air.

Flashback: Wike’s clash with another military man, 4 things to know about Major General Sarham

Flashback: Wike’s clash with another military man, 4 things to know about Major General Sarham

Nigeria

5 months ago

Wike clashed with Lieutenant Yerima in Abuja and once recalled past tensions with Major General Sarham, alleging he ordered his shooting during the 2019 election.

Catholic priest points what naval officer did rightly during his altercation with Nyesom Wike

Catholic priest points what naval officer did rightly during his altercation with Nyesom Wike

People

5 months ago

A Nigerian Catholic priest, Reverend Father Oluoma has praised the restraint exhibited by naval officer, A.M. Yerima who had a confrontation with Nyesom Wike.

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