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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

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Dangote begins petrol sales at N739 per litre, names filling stations to buy

Dangote begins petrol sales at N739 per litre, names filling stations to buy

Energy

8 months ago

Sokoto accidental airstrike: Relief for families as Nigerian Air Force pays compensation to victims

Sokoto accidental airstrike: Relief for families as Nigerian Air Force pays compensation to victims

Nigeria

8 months ago

Eyo: Tinubu speaks against alcohol consumption, video trends

Eyo: Tinubu speaks against alcohol consumption, video trends

Nigeria

8 months ago

Lady posts unexpected message she received from man who broke up with her after 3 years of dating

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Lady posts unexpected message she received from man who broke up with her after 3 years of dating

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

Odira Nwobu: Autopsy report of late actor surfaces as director confirms he was poisoned

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Odira Nwobu: Autopsy report of late actor surfaces as director confirms he was poisoned

Nollywood

8 months ago

Lady emotional as man she dated online for 20 months lands in Nigeria, video of their meeting trends

Lady emotional as man she dated online for 20 months lands in Nigeria, video of their meeting trends

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

APC announces defection of another PDP governor ahead of 2027 elections

APC announces defection of another PDP governor ahead of 2027 elections

Politics

8 months ago

The ruling APC has announced the seventh governor of PDP has dumped the party and joined its folds, now controlling second geopolitical zone in Nigeria.

Doris Ogala replies alleged ex-sister-in-law over utterance, makes allegation: "I need her address"

Doris Ogala replies alleged ex-sister-in-law over utterance, makes allegation: "I need her address"

Nollywood

8 months ago

Doris Ogala fiercely reacts to claims from her ex-sister-in-law, accusing her of dating a former governor while still married. Fans are divided over her response.

NNPC releases new petrol prices across states ahead of Christmas

NNPC releases new petrol prices across states ahead of Christmas

Energy

8 months ago

The NNPC limited has released new petrol prices nationwide with Abuja cheapest at N840, Lagos higher, and Gombe State paying more.the most expensive.

Businesswoman displays unusual message she received from man who brought his girlfriend to her store

Businesswoman displays unusual message she received from man who brought his girlfriend to her store

People

8 months ago

A businesswoman displayed the message she got from a man who brought his girlfriend to her store and purchased items worth N200k. The screenshots got people talking.

Chioma Ifemeludike calls out Doris Ogala, alleges she collected N45m in case of missing child

Chioma Ifemeludike calls out Doris Ogala, alleges she collected N45m in case of missing child

Nollywood

8 months ago

"Chioma Ifemeludike accuses Doris Ogala of being involved in a missing child case and collecting N45 million for her role. Fans are demanding answers."

LG autonomy: Tinubu makes fresh demand from 36 govs after Supreme Court call out

LG autonomy: Tinubu makes fresh demand from 36 govs after Supreme Court call out

Nigeria

8 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has made a bold demand from 36 governors of the federation following a call out from the Supreme Court few days ago over LG autonomy.

Dangote woos filling station owners with free delivery, credit facility, N699 petrol price

Dangote woos filling station owners with free delivery, credit facility, N699 petrol price

Energy

8 months ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery invites petrol station owners nationwide to register for its free delivery, and credit facilities, endorsed by IPMAN members.

Moment overzealous fan grabbed Iyabo Ojo at Juma's concert elicits talks: "Hope he's smelling nice"

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Moment overzealous fan grabbed Iyabo Ojo at Juma's concert elicits talks: "Hope he's smelling nice"

Nollywood

8 months ago

Iyabo Ojo’s fans expressed concern after a male fan grabbed and pecked her 1500 times during Juma Jux's concert. Fans fear for her safety after the video.

Kwara govt calls PDP members “bandits without guns” as party makes disturbing claims over insecurity

Kwara govt calls PDP members “bandits without guns” as party makes disturbing claims over insecurity

Nigeria

8 months ago

Ibrahim Lateef, Kwara governor’s aide, accuses PDP of peddling misinformation on state insecurity, urging residents to be cautious of panic narratives.

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