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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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2027: MC Oluomo addresses claims of alliance with Peter Obi, reaffirms support for Tinubu

2027: MC Oluomo addresses claims of alliance with Peter Obi, reaffirms support for Tinubu

Celebrities

7 months ago

BBN's Ilebaye storms event, flashes body parts in viral clip, elicits uproar: "Commot the rest"

BBN's Ilebaye storms event, flashes body parts in viral clip, elicits uproar: "Commot the rest"

TV Shows

7 months ago

Natasha proudly shares rare loved-up bedroom video with 2Baba, clip ignites talks: “Finished man”

Natasha proudly shares rare loved-up bedroom video with 2Baba, clip ignites talks: “Finished man”

Music

7 months ago

Nigerian lady relocates to Canada with her husband after living in UK for 4 years, shares experience

Nigerian lady relocates to Canada with her husband after living in UK for 4 years, shares experience

People

7 months ago

Speed Darlington claims he doesn't need woman to have a child: “I’ll fertilise eggs and have my baby”

Speed Darlington claims he doesn't need woman to have a child: “I’ll fertilise eggs and have my baby”

Music

7 months ago

Benue: Prominent APC leader assassinated, photo emerges

Benue: Prominent APC leader assassinated, photo emerges

Politics

7 months ago

Another company takes over DStv and GOtv after 30 years

Another company takes over DStv and GOtv after 30 years

Industry

7 months ago

MultiChoice, owner of DStv and GOtv for over 30 years with 40 million subscribers across 70 countries, has been taken over by another media giant.

FULL LIST: Four female elected officers die in Lagos within two months of inauguration

FULL LIST: Four female elected officers die in Lagos within two months of inauguration

Politics

7 months ago

Four female elected officers in Lagos died within two months of inauguration, sparking public concern as APC denies political link to the tragic losses.

Nkechi Blessing warns critics about her mental health over unedited pics, shares fan's note to her

Nkechi Blessing warns critics about her mental health over unedited pics, shares fan's note to her

Nollywood

7 months ago

Nkechi Blessing has shared a nasty message she got from a lady in 2023. She stated that she has been shamed enough and would not spare anyone who comes for her.

Lady cries as she reunites with father after 19 years apart, video trends: “I was 2 when dad left”

Lady cries as she reunites with father after 19 years apart, video trends: “I was 2 when dad left”

People

7 months ago

A Nigerian lady showed how she and her father reunited after 19 years apart. She noted that he left when she was just 2 years old, as she gives more details.

“I'm so happy”: Nigerian woman gets massive reward after helping stranded customer

“I'm so happy”: Nigerian woman gets massive reward after helping stranded customer

People

7 months ago

A Nigerian pepper seller showed kindness to a stranded customer, allowing him to pay later. He surprised her with a huge payment, and her story went viral.

Trump’s speech: 7 takeaways from Charlie Kirk’s emotional memorial service

Trump’s speech: 7 takeaways from Charlie Kirk’s emotional memorial service

World

7 months ago

Charlie Kirk’s memorial drew tens of thousands as Trump, Vance and Erika Kirk vowed to carry forward his mission with faith, resolve and political fire.

Adult content star Mandy Kiss announces plans for Guinness World Record attempt: "100 men for 24hrs"

Adult content star Mandy Kiss announces plans for Guinness World Record attempt: "100 men for 24hrs"

Celebrities

7 months ago

Mandy Kiss, known for her adult content, has announced plans to break a Guinness World Record by taking on 100 men in 24 hours, sparking reactions online.

BBNaija 2025: 'Military regime' returns as Faith emerges interim HOH, "He should win the season"

BBNaija 2025: 'Military regime' returns as Faith emerges interim HOH, "He should win the season"

TV Shows

7 months ago

BBNaija housemate Faith wins the interim HOH challenge in Big Brother Naija, sparking mixed reactions as fans anticipate the drama he may bring to the house.

"It’s just to help" Nigerian man refuses to kneel for girlfriend during proposal, later gives in

"It’s just to help" Nigerian man refuses to kneel for girlfriend during proposal, later gives in

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A Nigerian man sparked drama after refusing to kneel during a marriage proposal, insisting it was unnecessary, but later bowed to pressure, stirring online debate.

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