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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.

6323 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Apostle Chikere reacts to ex-hubby's leaked audio bad-mouthing her, shares reason for leaving union

Apostle Chikere reacts to ex-hubby's leaked audio bad-mouthing her, shares reason for leaving union

Celebrities

8 months ago

AFCON Quarter-Final: Nigerian man gives cautious prediction for clash against Algeria

AFCON Quarter-Final: Nigerian man gives cautious prediction for clash against Algeria

People

8 months ago

Video of Pastor Chris Okafor fighting demons in the bush elicits reactions: "Delusion!"

Video of Pastor Chris Okafor fighting demons in the bush elicits reactions: "Delusion!"

Celebrities

8 months ago

Former Obidient Movement director speaks on Wike 'positioning son for Rivers governor'

Former Obidient Movement director speaks on Wike 'positioning son for Rivers governor'

Politics

8 months ago

Full list: United States announces withdrawal from 66 international organisations

Full list: United States announces withdrawal from 66 international organisations

World

8 months ago

AFCON 2025: Obi reacts as Super Eagles protest unpaid allowances, threaten to boycott travel for Algeria tie

AFCON 2025: Obi reacts as Super Eagles protest unpaid allowances, threaten to boycott travel for Algeria tie

Nigeria

8 months ago

VDM calls out Tinubu over failed promise to students in Morocco, shares their condition

VDM calls out Tinubu over failed promise to students in Morocco, shares their condition

Celebrities

8 months ago

Verydarkman challenges President Tinubu over Nigerian students' plight in Morocco, alleging failed promises and brutal conditions amid growing public outrage.

Woman ends relationship over boyfriend's toilet habits, sparks online debate

Woman ends relationship over boyfriend's toilet habits, sparks online debate

People

8 months ago

A Nigerian woman allegedly ended her relationship due to her partner's refusal to flush the toilet, igniting an online debate on hygiene and relationship boundaries.

Anthony Joshua: Last TikTok video Latif Ayodele posted 10 days before his death gets people talking

Anthony Joshua: Last TikTok video Latif Ayodele posted 10 days before his death gets people talking

People

8 months ago

The video posted by Anthony Joshua’s friend, Latif Ayodele, just 10 days before he died in a car accident, has gone viral online, with many people talking about it.

"Minimum wage is N250K": Blord shares amount his staff earn monthly

"Minimum wage is N250K": Blord shares amount his staff earn monthly

Celebrities

8 months ago

Crypto entrepreneur Blord has revealed that his company pays a minimum monthly salary of N250k, sharing details about staff pay structure and total wage bills

Naira sets new record, extends appreciation against US dollar, pound, euro

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Naira sets new record, extends appreciation against US dollar, pound, euro

Money

8 months ago

The Naira extended its positive momentum on Wednesday, also strengthening against the Pound and Euro, supported by market reforms and rising foreign reserves.

Flutterwave expands, acquires open banking startup Mono in deal worth up to $40m

Flutterwave expands, acquires open banking startup Mono in deal worth up to $40m

Money

8 months ago

Flutterwave acquires Mono for $25-$40 million, boosting Africa's fintech infrastructure while Mono continues independently. Nigerians hailed the development.

Anthony Joshua: Sina Ghami’s close friend posts voice note he sent to her before death, melts hearts

Anthony Joshua: Sina Ghami’s close friend posts voice note he sent to her before death, melts hearts

People

8 months ago

A female friend of Sina Ghami, one of Anthony Joshua’s associates who died in a car accident, posted a voice note she had one recieved from him. It melted hearts.

Trouble looms as Regina Daniels admits to using Molly in viral video, Nigerians react: "Na candy?"

Trouble looms as Regina Daniels admits to using Molly in viral video, Nigerians react: "Na candy?"

Celebrities

8 months ago

Regina Daniels admitted to using Molly in a viral video, clearing addiction allegations. Nigerians reacted as her revelation raises concerns with the NDLEA.

“I didn’t even have a bed”: Nigerian man shares how his wedding cost less than N450K

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“I didn’t even have a bed”: Nigerian man shares how his wedding cost less than N450K

Wedding

8 months ago

A Nigerian man breaks down his wedding expenses and reacts to social media pressure around expensive weddings. Nigerians react to the cost of wedding expenses.

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