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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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Omije Ojumi: Family cancels burial arrangements for the gospel star, gives reason

Omije Ojumi: Family cancels burial arrangements for the gospel star, gives reason

Celebrities

7 months ago

Nigerian state set to train 50,000 youths in 2026 to reduce unemployment

Nigerian state set to train 50,000 youths in 2026 to reduce unemployment

Economy

7 months ago

"BBNaija still hasn’t paid the ₦100 million I won": Phyna cries out

"BBNaija still hasn’t paid the ₦100 million I won": Phyna cries out

Celebrities

7 months ago

Izzy Ogbeide appeals to Mercy Johnson, hubby over lady's alleged arrest: "Next month is her wedding"

Izzy Ogbeide appeals to Mercy Johnson, hubby over lady's alleged arrest: "Next month is her wedding"

Celebrities

7 months ago

Davido vs Anu: Daddy Freeze wades into paternity saga, defends singer, "I spoke to the two families"

Davido vs Anu: Daddy Freeze wades into paternity saga, defends singer, "I spoke to the two families"

Music

7 months ago

Top 10 most expensive states to buy food in Nigeria as December 2025 brings relief

Top 10 most expensive states to buy food in Nigeria as December 2025 brings relief

Economy

7 months ago

AFCON semi-final: Ghanaian journalist analyses referee’s ‘mistakes’ in Nigeria vs Morocco match

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AFCON semi-final: Ghanaian journalist analyses referee’s ‘mistakes’ in Nigeria vs Morocco match

People

7 months ago

A Ghanaian journalist shared how the referee officiated the AFCON Nigeria vs Morocco semi-final. He mentioned why the referee shouldn't have officiated.

“It must not end like Hellen & Cubana’s case”: Oyemykke shares solution to Davido, Anu’s DNA issue

“It must not end like Hellen & Cubana’s case”: Oyemykke shares solution to Davido, Anu’s DNA issue

Movies

7 months ago

Social commentator Oyemykke speaks on Davido's paternity dispute, sharing a solution to protect the child's future amidst emotional revelations and public reactions

AFCON: Video shows what Moroccan youths did to Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali during Semi Finals

AFCON: Video shows what Moroccan youths did to Super Eagles goalkeeper Nwabali during Semi Finals

Celebrities

7 months ago

Watch the viral video of Moroccan fans disrupting Super Eagles’ Nwabali during the AFCON semi-finals as Nigeria faced unfair challenges in Morocco.

"Gen Z is the most religious generation alive?" Mercy Chinwo's hubby shares proof from her UK show

"Gen Z is the most religious generation alive?" Mercy Chinwo's hubby shares proof from her UK show

Celebrities

7 months ago

Pastor Blessed praised Gen Z's spiritual hunger after witnessing their enthusiasm at Mercy Chinwo's UK show, aligning with Sky News' report on their religious zeal.

First Bank, UBA, Access, other banks send messages to customers after successful recapitalisation

First Bank, UBA, Access, other banks send messages to customers after successful recapitalisation

Money

7 months ago

Nigerian banks, including FirstBank, UBA, Access, Zenith, and GTB, have met CBN recapitalisation requirements, sending confidence to investors ahead of deadline.

AFCON 2025: Nigerian man marvels at Morocco stadium, calls it world cup standard, posts video

AFCON 2025: Nigerian man marvels at Morocco stadium, calls it world cup standard, posts video

People

7 months ago

A young Nigerian man couldn’t hide his excitement as he visited a stadium in Morocco during the AFCON tournament. He shared a video of everything he saw.

"Na wa o": Journalist posts video of what Ghanaian referee did on pitch before Nigeria's match

"Na wa o": Journalist posts video of what Ghanaian referee did on pitch before Nigeria's match

People

7 months ago

A journalist has shared a video of the activity that Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea was engaged in before the Nigeria versus Morocco semi-final match.

AFCON semi-final: Nigerian man hails Ghanaian referee’s role in Super Eagles’ match, gives 2 reasons

AFCON semi-final: Nigerian man hails Ghanaian referee’s role in Super Eagles’ match, gives 2 reasons

People

7 months ago

A Nigerian man hailed Ghanaian referee Daniel Nii Laryea over how he officiated the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) semi-final match between Nigeria and Morocco.

Emotional moment as lady meets sister who sponsored her education in UK

Emotional moment as lady meets sister who sponsored her education in UK

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

An emotional family reunion video highlights the sacrifices Nigerians make for loved ones abroad, showcasing a sister's support for her nursing studies in the UK.

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