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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.

6338 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Year-in-review: Dangote Refinery vs unions, marketers: Inside Nigeria’s 2025 oil sector crisis

Year-in-review: Dangote Refinery vs unions, marketers: Inside Nigeria’s 2025 oil sector crisis

Energy

8 months ago

Nigerian man passes away after his wedding in Abuja, emotional story goes viral

Nigerian man passes away after his wedding in Abuja, emotional story goes viral

Wedding

8 months ago

Foluke Daramola's second marriage allegedly crashes, actress reportedly picks new suitor, fans react

Foluke Daramola's second marriage allegedly crashes, actress reportedly picks new suitor, fans react

Nollywood

8 months ago

Paul Okoye’s kids share heartwarming first Christmas with baby sister, netizens share observations

Paul Okoye’s kids share heartwarming first Christmas with baby sister, netizens share observations

Celebrities

8 months ago

US attack on ISIS terrorists: Nigerian man shares encounter with armed men in Sokoto

US attack on ISIS terrorists: Nigerian man shares encounter with armed men in Sokoto

People

8 months ago

Northern Christian elders react after US launched airstrikes against terrorists

Northern Christian elders react after US launched airstrikes against terrorists

Nigeria

8 months ago

Burna Boy gives VDM $145k to free inmates, pay hospital bills, singer visits prison

Burna Boy gives VDM $145k to free inmates, pay hospital bills, singer visits prison

Music

8 months ago

Verydarkman has revealed that Burna Boy donated $145k for charity in hospitals and prisons, sparking mixed reactions online. They both the prison.

Pastor Jerry Eze breaks down with emotions as he enters the world’s top 10 YouTube streamers

Pastor Jerry Eze breaks down with emotions as he enters the world’s top 10 YouTube streamers

Celebrities

8 months ago

Pastor Jerry Eze ranks 3rd globally on YouTube with 102M views. His NSPPD prayers inspire millions worldwide in a record-breaking faith movement.

Lady who disposed 'Christmas rice' she received from neighbour explains why in video

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Lady who disposed 'Christmas rice' she received from neighbour explains why in video

People

8 months ago

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady disposed the food that she was gifted on Christmas day. Netizens reacted massively.

Pastor accuses Sheikh Gumi of defending terrorists after US bombed ISIS base in Sokoto

Pastor accuses Sheikh Gumi of defending terrorists after US bombed ISIS base in Sokoto

People

8 months ago

A pastor has reacted to comments made by Sheikh Gumi after Donald Trump ordered an attack on ISIS in Sokoto, calling for the arrest of the Islamic scholar.

Judy Austin opens up about tummy pains days after calling out a coven witch and her members

Judy Austin opens up about tummy pains days after calling out a coven witch and her members

Celebrities

8 months ago

Judy Austin shares funny update on stomach pains after festive overfeeding, days after calling out a coven witch. Fans react to her Boxing Day post.

Cleric who predicted Peller's accident issues warning to Lizzy Anjorin, tells her family to warn her

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Cleric who predicted Peller's accident issues warning to Lizzy Anjorin, tells her family to warn her

Nollywood

8 months ago

Prophet Akogun has responded to Lizzy Anjorin with a stern warning after she dismissed his prophecy, sparking reactions online. Many supported the cleric.

Oyibo man confirms name of missile used in US bombing of ISIS camps in Sokoto: "Hit on target"

Oyibo man confirms name of missile used in US bombing of ISIS camps in Sokoto: "Hit on target"

People

8 months ago

An Oyibo man got many people talking as he shared sensitive details and the name of the deadly missile used by the US to bomb ISIS bases in Sokoto State.

Man refutes claims that Trump's missile missed target in Nigeria: "They refused to share images"

Man refutes claims that Trump's missile missed target in Nigeria: "They refused to share images"

People

8 months ago

A Nigerian man's post about the missile sent from the United States of America to Nigeria has triggered reactions from concerned Nigerians who shared their thoughts.

Doris Ogala flaunts $10k Pastor Chris Okafor allegedly gave her, claims he asks her to lie

Doris Ogala flaunts $10k Pastor Chris Okafor allegedly gave her, claims he asks her to lie

Nollywood

8 months ago

A new video by Doris Ogala has sparked reactions after dollars were displayed and allegations were made against Pastor Chris Okafor. She prayed on the money.

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