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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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Breaking: Peter Obi reacts to report of meeting with Trump, MC Oluomo

Breaking: Peter Obi reacts to report of meeting with Trump, MC Oluomo

Politics

7 months ago

Mandy Kiss ignores Guinness World Records, shares venue for 100 men mission, fans react

Mandy Kiss ignores Guinness World Records, shares venue for 100 men mission, fans react

Celebrities

7 months ago

Just In: Former Nasarawa state deputy governor is dead

Just In: Former Nasarawa state deputy governor is dead

Politics

7 months ago

Typhoon Ragasa kills 14 in Taiwan, leaves 18 injured and over 150 missing

Typhoon Ragasa kills 14 in Taiwan, leaves 18 injured and over 150 missing

World

7 months ago

"Had a bet with his friends": Mixed reactions as Tiwa Savage finally gives full gist on leaked tape

"Had a bet with his friends": Mixed reactions as Tiwa Savage finally gives full gist on leaked tape

Celebrities

7 months ago

Jarvis unboxes new iPhone 17 gift from Peller, encourages Nigerian ladies: "He promised and didn't fail"

Jarvis unboxes new iPhone 17 gift from Peller, encourages Nigerian ladies: "He promised and didn't fail"

Celebrities

7 months ago

Tiwa Savage opens up on rift with Davido, Wizkid relationship rumours: "She dey protect his family"

Tiwa Savage opens up on rift with Davido, Wizkid relationship rumours: "She dey protect his family"

Celebrities

7 months ago

Nigerian Afrobeats diva Tiwa Savage has opened up on what she shared with her male colleagues, Davido and his rival Wizkid, as videos of the interview trend.

Priscilla Ojo: Rakeem's uncle rocks him as video of beautiful mother & child welcome decor trends

Priscilla Ojo: Rakeem's uncle rocks him as video of beautiful mother & child welcome decor trends

Celebrities

7 months ago

Priscilla Ojo returns to Tanzania after welcoming her son in Canada, greeted by her husband and in-laws with heartfelt joy, care, and beautiful decor.

Odunlade's father's burial: Man spends 2 weeks in Ikoyi prison for defaming Eniola Ajao

Odunlade's father's burial: Man spends 2 weeks in Ikoyi prison for defaming Eniola Ajao

Nollywood

7 months ago

Eniola Ajao shared the legal action she took against a blogger who defamed her with a manipulated viral video. The actress forgave him after two weeks in prison.

Jude Okoye’s family joins Rudeboy to celebrate his wife’s 25th b’day, heartwarming video trends

Jude Okoye’s family joins Rudeboy to celebrate his wife’s 25th b’day, heartwarming video trends

Celebrities

7 months ago

Nigerian music star Rudeboy brother his older brother’s family Jude Okoye’s family to celebrate his wife Ifeoma Ivy’s 25th birthday party in style.

“Give me money": Couple clash as wife refuses to share recycled plastic earnings with husband

“Give me money": Couple clash as wife refuses to share recycled plastic earnings with husband

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A Nigerian couple clashed after the wife refused to share money earned from recycling plastic bottles, flaunting the receipt and keeping cash for herself.

Last words of lady who died in Afriland Towers fire in Lagos made public, break hearts

Last words of lady who died in Afriland Towers fire in Lagos made public, break hearts

People

7 months ago

The last words of an employee of United Capital Plc who died in the Afriland Towers fire have surfaced. The words she said to her husband before dying broke hearts.

FIRS boss explains why Tinubu will keep borrowing despite higher revenue, more tax payment

FIRS boss explains why Tinubu will keep borrowing despite higher revenue, more tax payment

Economy

7 months ago

The federal government plans to continue borrowing despite the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS) announcing an increase in revenue collection by 411%.

President Tinubu, Atiku, traditional rulers to attend Olubadan coronation ceremony

President Tinubu, Atiku, traditional rulers to attend Olubadan coronation ceremony

Nigeria

7 months ago

President Tinubu, Atiku, and royal dignitaries to attend Senator Ladoja’s coronation as 44th Olubadan in Ibadan amid cultural festivities and road closures.

Lady who lives abroad shares how her brother seized her N45m, took her name to native doctor

Lady who lives abroad shares how her brother seized her N45m, took her name to native doctor

People

7 months ago

A lady living abroad has shared the story of what her brother did to her. According to the lady, she sent millions of naira to her brother, and he squandered it.

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