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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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Toyin Abraham opens up on reason she can’t speak her native Edo dialect

Toyin Abraham opens up on reason she can’t speak her native Edo dialect

Celebrities

6 months ago

VDM vs Blord: Man shares what billionaire did wrong while marketing his iPhone 17 XR

VDM vs Blord: Man shares what billionaire did wrong while marketing his iPhone 17 XR

People

6 months ago

Video trends as Uche Ogbodo posts outcome after undergoing 2nd cosmetic procedure: "Ended in praise"

Video trends as Uche Ogbodo posts outcome after undergoing 2nd cosmetic procedure: "Ended in praise"

Celebrities

6 months ago

Heartbreaking scene in Kwara court as mother of six faints after husband insists on divorce

Heartbreaking scene in Kwara court as mother of six faints after husband insists on divorce

Nigeria

6 months ago

Seyi Tinubu at 40: Burna Boy, Olamide, others pay glowing tributes, clip trend, "he is humble, kind"

Seyi Tinubu at 40: Burna Boy, Olamide, others pay glowing tributes, clip trend, "he is humble, kind"

Celebrities

6 months ago

Full list of federal universities in Nigeria to earn a degree from home

Full list of federal universities in Nigeria to earn a degree from home

Education

6 months ago

Shank claims Nigerian guys are richer than those in UK, sparks debate: “Naija boys buy bottles”

Shank claims Nigerian guys are richer than those in UK, sparks debate: “Naija boys buy bottles”

Celebrities

6 months ago

Shank Comics sparks debate with bold claims comparing Nigerian and UK men’s wealth and spending habits. Watch his controversial take on social media reactions.

Ex-principals break silence after FG removed mathematics as compulsory subject for admission

Ex-principals break silence after FG removed mathematics as compulsory subject for admission

Education

6 months ago

Alexander Obadimu criticises Nigeria’s new education policy removing Maths from arts admissions, warning of academic decline and reduced scientific engagement.

Viral InDrive driver accused of plotting with robbers breaks silence, shares side of story in video

Viral InDrive driver accused of plotting with robbers breaks silence, shares side of story in video

People

6 months ago

An InDrive driver, James Oluwatosin, who a passenger accused of plotting with robbers, has shared his side of story. He gave details of what happened in the ride.

Regina Daniels gets customised diamond necklace with her children's picture, video melts hearts

Regina Daniels gets customised diamond necklace with her children's picture, video melts hearts

Nollywood

6 months ago

Regina Daniels has shown off the set of diamond she got as a birthday gift. The jewellery has a bracelet, earnings, and chain. The chain has her sons' picture.

Maryam Sanda pardon: 9 facts Nigerians don’t know about Bilyaminu Bello’s father’s forgiveness

Maryam Sanda pardon: 9 facts Nigerians don’t know about Bilyaminu Bello’s father’s forgiveness

Nigeria

6 months ago

After Maryam Sanda’s presidential pardon, Lawyer Audu Bukarti shared claims by Bilyaminu Bello’s family alleging a staged forgiveness by his biological father.

Jojo of Lele, Radiogad trade words, drag their mothers into feud, share secrets

Jojo of Lele, Radiogad trade words, drag their mothers into feud, share secrets

Celebrities

6 months ago

Radiogad and Jojo of Lele have dragged each other to filth during their online altercation. They both dragged their mothers into the feud while fans reacted.

FG launches €40 million youth empowerment initiative, mentions region that will benefit

FG launches €40 million youth empowerment initiative, mentions region that will benefit

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigeria and EU launch €40M initiative to boost education and youth empowerment in Northwest Nigeria, focusing on digital literacy and inclusive learning.

American soldier cries out after his father was arrested and deported by immigration agents

American soldier cries out after his father was arrested and deported by immigration agents

People

6 months ago

A man who is a father to US Marine officer has been deported from America. The man and his wife arrived in the US 30 years ago and have lived there since then.

VDM exposes other alleged Shady businesses of Blord amid iPhone 17 saga: "Might need a lawyer soon"

VDM exposes other alleged Shady businesses of Blord amid iPhone 17 saga: "Might need a lawyer soon"

Celebrities

6 months ago

Critic VeryDarkMan counters Blord’s new app promotion, claiming that the crypto boss is involved in fraudulent data collection and selling stock cars.

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