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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

UK-based Nigerian man declares he's looking for wife, gives conditions: "Please DM me"

UK-based Nigerian man declares he's looking for wife, gives conditions: "Please DM me"

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

"Is this not risky?" Nigerian lady asks after seeing 8 water tanks on the same platform, share video

"Is this not risky?" Nigerian lady asks after seeing 8 water tanks on the same platform, share video

People

9 months ago

2Baba set to face court action over alleged N7m legal fee debt, court paper trends: "Wahala"

2Baba set to face court action over alleged N7m legal fee debt, court paper trends: "Wahala"

Music

9 months ago

Aerial view of Bishop Oyedepo's 100,000 seater church elicits uproar: "Money dey where e dey"

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Aerial view of Bishop Oyedepo's 100,000 seater church elicits uproar: "Money dey where e dey"

Celebrities

9 months ago

Supreme Court overrides FG’s pardon, gives final verdict on Maryam Sanda

Supreme Court overrides FG’s pardon, gives final verdict on Maryam Sanda

Nigeria

9 months ago

Lady who posted father’s video gets message from woman claiming to be his girlfriend, displays chat

Lady who posted father’s video gets message from woman claiming to be his girlfriend, displays chat

People

9 months ago

"I was so teary": Female pastor who was at Sandra Areh's house days ago recounts what she told her

"I was so teary": Female pastor who was at Sandra Areh's house days ago recounts what she told her

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A female pastor recounted her emotional encounter with Lady Sandra Areh at her house, sharing the inspiring words Sandra spoke and how she impacted her life.

FG gives fresh update on soldiers held in Burkina Faso after forced landing

FG gives fresh update on soldiers held in Burkina Faso after forced landing

Nigeria

9 months ago

Nigeria confirms its soldiers remain in Burkina Faso after a NAF aircraft made a forced landing. Government says diplomatic talks are ongoing to resolve the issue.

Dangote appreciates Ooni’s intervention in removal of 19 shrines from construction site, clips trends

Dangote appreciates Ooni’s intervention in removal of 19 shrines from construction site, clips trends

Celebrities

9 months ago

Dangote praised the Ooni for resolving a major challenge in the construction of his factories showcasing the monarch's role in bridging tradition and development

"Attached to single pastor?" Lady challenges Apostle Selman to prove he is not dating Sandra Areh

"Attached to single pastor?" Lady challenges Apostle Selman to prove he is not dating Sandra Areh

People

9 months ago

A young Nigerian lady has sent a powerful message to popular pastor Apostle Joshua Selman over claims he’s in a romantic relationship with Sandra Areh.

Nigerian lady who is primary school teacher in UK shares unexpected question student asked her

Nigerian lady who is primary school teacher in UK shares unexpected question student asked her

People

9 months ago

A Nigerian lady who is a teacher in the UK shared a video disclosing an interesting question one of her pupils asked her. She didn't know how to answer.

Davido shows his Islamic side in viral video, fans raise eyebrows: “Has he converted?”

Davido shows his Islamic side in viral video, fans raise eyebrows: “Has he converted?”

Celebrities

9 months ago

Nigerian superstar, David Adeleke, also known as Davido, has raised eyebrows after posting a video that showcased a side of him many rarely see..

FG offers N5 million to employed Nigerian youths, sets age limit as it expands CreditCORP

FG offers N5 million to employed Nigerian youths, sets age limit as it expands CreditCORP

Industry

9 months ago

The Nigerian government has extended the YouthCredit scheme to employed Nigerian youths, offering N5 million in credit facility to start businesses.

Lady who returned to Nigeria after 3 years in UK shares what she observed after coming back

Lady who returned to Nigeria after 3 years in UK shares what she observed after coming back

People

9 months ago

A Nigerian lady who was in the United Kingdom for three years has returned to her home country. She mentioned some things she noticed about Nigeria after her return.

Airline operators give condition to crash airfare prices as Nigerians pay N500k per flight

Airline operators give condition to crash airfare prices as Nigerians pay N500k per flight

Industry

9 months ago

Nigerian airlines have explained why domestic ticket prices will not drop unless the government cuts taxes and charges, citing costly levies in the sector.

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