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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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Drama as groom covers face with mask as he arrives at wedding venue, many react: “Is he wanted?”

Drama as groom covers face with mask as he arrives at wedding venue, many react: “Is he wanted?”

Wedding

7 months ago

Emotional video as BBNaija's Isabella meets her son Mensan, he blushes, clip trends: “So sweet”

Emotional video as BBNaija's Isabella meets her son Mensan, he blushes, clip trends: “So sweet”

TV Shows

7 months ago

2027 election: Tinubu issued fresh spiritual warning: "One, security; two, economy"

2027 election: Tinubu issued fresh spiritual warning: "One, security; two, economy"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Five things to know about Air Vice Marshal Obierika who died in British Airways flight

Five things to know about Air Vice Marshal Obierika who died in British Airways flight

Nigeria

7 months ago

CBN announces daily, weekly cash withdrawal limit for POS transactions

CBN announces daily, weekly cash withdrawal limit for POS transactions

Money

7 months ago

VDM drags Dangote, claims his trucks now kill people in their homes, shares evidence, dares Tinubu

VDM drags Dangote, claims his trucks now kill people in their homes, shares evidence, dares Tinubu

Celebrities

7 months ago

“Mission accomplished”: Iyabo Ojo leaves Tanzania after welcoming grandson with Priscilla

“Mission accomplished”: Iyabo Ojo leaves Tanzania after welcoming grandson with Priscilla

Celebrities

7 months ago

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has officially left Tanzania, marking the end of her Omugwo stay with her daughter, Priscilla Ojo, who recently became a mother.

Stanley Ontop claims Yul has new lover amid feud with Judy Austin, shares step actor's family took

Stanley Ontop claims Yul has new lover amid feud with Judy Austin, shares step actor's family took

Nollywood

7 months ago

Stanley Ontop has given an update about Yul Edochie and his wife, Judy Austin. He alleged that the actor's family have disassociated with him over his love life.

Breaking: Anglican Church of Nigeria officially cuts ties with Church of England, gives reason

Breaking: Anglican Church of Nigeria officially cuts ties with Church of England, gives reason

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Church of Nigeria cut ties with the Church of England over Bishop Sarah Mullally’s appointment and her support for same-sex marriage, citing moral decline.

Lagos: Tension as gunmen kill people near military barracks, photos of exhibits surface

Lagos: Tension as gunmen kill people near military barracks, photos of exhibits surface

Nigeria

7 months ago

Tension has been noted in Ojo area of Lagos as gunmen killed people near a military barrack. Legit.ng gathered that the assailants stormed the area in the night.

2027 election: Oshiomhole mentions those who want Jonathan to contest against Tinubu

2027 election: Oshiomhole mentions those who want Jonathan to contest against Tinubu

Politics

7 months ago

A former Edo State governor, Senator Adams Oshiomhole, has mentioned those who want ex-President Goodluck Jonathan to contest against President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

Shettima speaks on Dangote-PENGASSAN dispute, video trends

Shettima speaks on Dangote-PENGASSAN dispute, video trends

Nigeria

7 months ago

Vice President Senator Kashim Shettima has spoken on Dangote-PENGASSAN dispute. The Nigerian No.2 citizen sent a strong message to all stakeholders.

Nigerian lady travels to China without any suitcase, shares why she carried only small purse

Nigerian lady travels to China without any suitcase, shares why she carried only small purse

People

7 months ago

A Nigerian lady shared why she carried only a small purse while travelling to China. She showed how she went on her journey without any suitcases.

Army reacts to reports of bandits allegedly seizing machine guns from soldiers in Kwara

Army reacts to reports of bandits allegedly seizing machine guns from soldiers in Kwara

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Nigerian Army (NA) has reacted to reports of daredevil gangs, locally known as bandits, allegedly seizing machine guns from soldiers in Kwara state.

Experts share 3 reasons for cooking gas scarcity as dealers release new prices for 1kg

Experts share 3 reasons for cooking gas scarcity as dealers release new prices for 1kg

Energy

7 months ago

Nigerians are paying double the price for cooking gas in Lagos and major cities in South West and the reasons for the scarcity and hike has been identified.

James Ojo