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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.

6311 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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ADC's Peter Obi redeclares 2027 presidential ambition, "you will see"

ADC's Peter Obi redeclares 2027 presidential ambition, "you will see"

Politics

7 months ago

Angela Okorie: Old video of Mercy Johnson sharing what she suffered at her kids' school resurfaces

Angela Okorie: Old video of Mercy Johnson sharing what she suffered at her kids' school resurfaces

Nollywood

7 months ago

Billionaire Okoya's son admits ignorance of fuel price in Nigeria, praises government in viral video

Billionaire Okoya's son admits ignorance of fuel price in Nigeria, praises government in viral video

Celebrities

7 months ago

FAAN explains power outage at Lagos airport terminal, apologises to travellers

FAAN explains power outage at Lagos airport terminal, apologises to travellers

Industry

7 months ago

Kunle Afolayan reacts as Toyin Abraham throws shade at him amid saga with Funke Akindele

Kunle Afolayan reacts as Toyin Abraham throws shade at him amid saga with Funke Akindele

Celebrities

7 months ago

Ifunanya Nwangene's friend shares what happened to her tongue and lips immediately after her death

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Ifunanya Nwangene's friend shares what happened to her tongue and lips immediately after her death

People

7 months ago

"Tyla again?": VeryDarkMan reacts as Afrobeat Big 3 miss out on Grammy, names his choice

"Tyla again?": VeryDarkMan reacts as Afrobeat Big 3 miss out on Grammy, names his choice

Celebrities

7 months ago

VeryDarkMan reacts after Tyla won Best African Music Performance at the 2026 Grammys ahead of Burna Boy, Davido and Wizkid, sharing who he wanted to win and why

Grammy 2026: Davido's suit and wife Chioma's revealing dress stir concern, "Who is the stylist?"

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Grammy 2026: Davido's suit and wife Chioma's revealing dress stir concern, "Who is the stylist?"

Fashion

7 months ago

Davido and Chioma Adeleke sparked buzz at the 68th Grammy Awards with their matching black outfits, attracting mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media.

Nigeria, South Korea sign agreement to set up electric vehicle manufacturing plant

Nigeria, South Korea sign agreement to set up electric vehicle manufacturing plant

Industry

7 months ago

The federal government has signed an agreement with South Korea to establish an electric vehicle (EV) plant and develop charging infrastructure across Nigeria.

Grammy: Oyemykke reacts to Davido's loss, shares his take about Tyla, "They dont want him to win"

Grammy: Oyemykke reacts to Davido's loss, shares his take about Tyla, "They dont want him to win"

Music

7 months ago

Oyemykke critiques Grammy results, voicing disappointment over Davido's loss to Tyla. He suggests favoured winners like Omah Lay and highlights fan influence.

Nanyah's death: Aproko Doctor speaks out, shares how singer's death could have been prevented

Nanyah's death: Aproko Doctor speaks out, shares how singer's death could have been prevented

People

7 months ago

Aproko Doctor criticised Nigeria's healthcare system following Nanyah's death, revealing the lack of antivenom at hospitals and condemning government priorities.

Young Man shares last WhatsApp message late singer Ifunanya Nwangene sent after snake bite

Young Man shares last WhatsApp message late singer Ifunanya Nwangene sent after snake bite

People

7 months ago

A friend of the late Ifunanya Nwangene, moved many people to tears after sharing the WhatsApp message she sent him when she was bitten by snakes.

Alleged ex-wife of Mercy Johnson’s husband accuses actress of destroying her marriage, children

Alleged ex-wife of Mercy Johnson’s husband accuses actress of destroying her marriage, children

Celebrities

7 months ago

Allegations arise as a woman claims Mercy Johnson knowingly married her still-married husband, sparking intense debates over family dynamics and truth.

Prominent Islamic scholar sheikh Usman Kusfah Rigi-rigi dies in Kaduna

Prominent Islamic scholar sheikh Usman Kusfah Rigi-rigi dies in Kaduna

Nigeria

7 months ago

Renowned Islamic scholar Sheikh Usman Kusfah Rigi-rigi passed away, leaving the Muslim Ummah mourning his loss and praying for mercy and Paradise.

Davido: Cubana Chiefpriest makes bold claim about pressure after Grammy snub, "He will never do it"

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Davido: Cubana Chiefpriest makes bold claim about pressure after Grammy snub, "He will never do it"

Celebrities

7 months ago

Socialite Cubana Chiefpriest has reacted to his friend Davido's loss at the 2026 Grammy Awards as Tyla clinched the Best African Music Performance award.

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