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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.

5277 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

“Death no try”: Lady goes viral on her sign-out day as she remembers late father, heartwarming video trends

“Death no try”: Lady goes viral on her sign-out day as she remembers late father, heartwarming video trends

People

8 months ago

Naira appreciates as Nigerian billionaire predicts new dollar exchange rate by December

Naira appreciates as Nigerian billionaire predicts new dollar exchange rate by December

Money

8 months ago

Drama as Cardi B spends $13,000 on diamond backside crack piercing, loses jewel in toilet

Drama as Cardi B spends $13,000 on diamond backside crack piercing, loses jewel in toilet

Music

8 months ago

Burna Boy names Fuji icon Saheed Osupa as music GOAT on global stage, singer reacts, video trends

Burna Boy names Fuji icon Saheed Osupa as music GOAT on global stage, singer reacts, video trends

Celebrities

8 months ago

"I'm supposed to be married": Nigerian shares emotional real-life story, sparks sympathy

"I'm supposed to be married": Nigerian shares emotional real-life story, sparks sympathy

People

8 months ago

"If any man beats you, leave": Female pastor says, video of sermon goes viral online

"If any man beats you, leave": Female pastor says, video of sermon goes viral online

People

8 months ago

FBI hunts Nigerian fugitive accused of bank fraud and ID theft, offers $10,000 reward

FBI hunts Nigerian fugitive accused of bank fraud and ID theft, offers $10,000 reward

Nigeria

8 months ago

Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) offers $10,000 reward for info leading to the arrest of Olumide Adediran, wanted for bank fraud and identity theft in Illinois.

Tinubu's presidency: Top federal lawmaker drags 36 governors

Tinubu's presidency: Top federal lawmaker drags 36 governors

Politics

8 months ago

The 36 governors in the country have come under attack over their alleged failure to complement President Bola Tinubu's economic drive since the removal of subsidy.

Kizz Daniel's management clears air on allegation on frozen accounts, N350 million demand, others

Kizz Daniel's management clears air on allegation on frozen accounts, N350 million demand, others

Celebrities

8 months ago

Kizz Daniel's management has denied allegations circulating online, issuing an official statement after a court froze his accounts and demanded N350M.

VeryDarkMan's sanitation plan sparks drama as Seaking taunts him and his Ratel movement in video

VeryDarkMan's sanitation plan sparks drama as Seaking taunts him and his Ratel movement in video

Celebrities

8 months ago

Seaking taunted VeryDarkMan’s Ratel movement’s community sanitation plans, sparking an online feud. Reactions from followers and critics pour in.

Nigerian stock market reacts as CBN announces new interest rate

Nigerian stock market reacts as CBN announces new interest rate

Capital Market

8 months ago

The Nigerian Exchange closed negative as banking, oil and gas stocks dragged markets, despite CBN interest rate cut, with Dangote Sugar leading gainers.

"So proud": Nigerian lady with 2.8 CGPA at 300L turns struggle into academic success, story trends

"So proud": Nigerian lady with 2.8 CGPA at 300L turns struggle into academic success, story trends

People

8 months ago

A Nigerian lady at Igbinedion University turns her 2.8 CGPA at 300L into academic success, passing all exams in one sitting and inspiring many students.

BBNaija 2025: Dede tells Faith juicy gist about how she met her boyfriend, "The best I've ever had"

BBNaija 2025: Dede tells Faith juicy gist about how she met her boyfriend, "The best I've ever had"

TV Shows

8 months ago

During a conversation with Faith, housemate Dede reveals details about her relationship outside the BBNaija house, sparking fan reactions and confusion.

BBNaija 2025: Bright reacts to American lover's rant, shares his decision, fans react

BBNaija 2025: Bright reacts to American lover's rant, shares his decision, fans react

TV Shows

8 months ago

BBNaija's Bright Morgan has reacted to the post and rant from his American lover. He said she was trying to implicate him and get him disqualified

Tinubu joins global call for Palestinian statehood at UN General Assembly

Tinubu joins global call for Palestinian statehood at UN General Assembly

Politics

8 months ago

President Tinubu backs Palestinian statehood at UNGA, urges UN reform, and demands Nigeria’s permanent seat on the Security Council for global equity.

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