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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

“He tied my mouth with a rag”: Lady recounts painful ordeal with suspect known for targeting women

“He tied my mouth with a rag”: Lady recounts painful ordeal with suspect known for targeting women

Nigeria

6 months ago

Presidency finally breaks silence on military coup reports: "Institutional memory"

Presidency finally breaks silence on military coup reports: "Institutional memory"

Nigeria

6 months ago

Full List: 6 ways to get US visa sponsorship from Nigeria

Full List: 6 ways to get US visa sponsorship from Nigeria

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigerian lady in UK shares how she made “big mistake” by taking her mum to church abroad, many react

Nigerian lady in UK shares how she made “big mistake” by taking her mum to church abroad, many react

People

6 months ago

Sarah Martins shares food to homeless people in Canada in new video: "Why she no cook for street?"

Sarah Martins shares food to homeless people in Canada in new video: "Why she no cook for street?"

Celebrities

6 months ago

Lady reacts as man who loves her asks her to leave career, displays message he sent: “Biggest joke”

Lady reacts as man who loves her asks her to leave career, displays message he sent: “Biggest joke”

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

Police ban vigilante, other security outfits ahead of Anambra governorship election, give reasons

Police ban vigilante, other security outfits ahead of Anambra governorship election, give reasons

Nigeria

6 months ago

Ahead of the Anambra election, Commissioner Ikioye Orutugu has restricted vigilante groups from participating in election security and gave reasons for the decision.

How FG selects beneficiaries for N75,000 cash transfer and payment method

How FG selects beneficiaries for N75,000 cash transfer and payment method

Economy

6 months ago

The Federal Government has announced plans to expand cash transfers, giving N75,000 to poor and vulnerable Nigerians as families face economic hardship.

Destiny Etiko: Nigerians question mum of baby who looks like actress as they flood her page

Destiny Etiko: Nigerians question mum of baby who looks like actress as they flood her page

Celebrities

6 months ago

Nollywood star Destiny Etiko reacted again to her viral lookalike baby making waves on social media after sharing a new video that included the mother's handle

"Locked for life": Man explains why Regina Daniels can't divorce Ned Nwoko, cites rare tradition

"Locked for life": Man explains why Regina Daniels can't divorce Ned Nwoko, cites rare tradition

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A Nigerian man claims Regina Daniels can’t divorce her husband, Ned Nwoko, saying Delta men never end marriages unless they choose to. His post sparks reactions.

DSS reportedly arrests social media user who made post about military coup and overthrowing Tinubu

DSS reportedly arrests social media user who made post about military coup and overthrowing Tinubu

Nigeria

6 months ago

DSS arrests social media user Innocent Chukwuma in Rivers State for inciting a coup against Nigeria’s government via posts on his X (Twitter) account.

Access Holdings pays over N179bn to buy another bank

Access Holdings pays over N179bn to buy another bank

Money

6 months ago

Access Holdings deepens its east regional influence with the takeover of National Bank of Kenya, another major step to become a pan-African financial company

"Allah bless OPay": Man outsmarts lady who blocked him after receiving ₦10k, shares rare strategy

"Allah bless OPay": Man outsmarts lady who blocked him after receiving ₦10k, shares rare strategy

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A Nigerian man got blocked after sending ₦10,000 transport fare to a lady but recovered his money through OPay, earning praise for his smart move.

Full list: 10 things to know before applying for US visa

Full list: 10 things to know before applying for US visa

US

6 months ago

Discover 10 essential tips for applying for a U.S. B-2 tourist visa, from DS-160 prep to interview success and understanding your rights as a visa holder.

Edo: Drama as 2 former deputy governors fight at forum, video trends

Edo: Drama as 2 former deputy governors fight at forum, video trends

Politics

6 months ago

it was chaotic and dramatic when two former governors from Edo clashed at a public event in Abuja as they fought over legitimacy and right. The video trends.

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