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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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American rapper Azealia expresses dislike for Afrobeats, shades Rema, Burna Boy

American rapper Azealia expresses dislike for Afrobeats, shades Rema, Burna Boy

Celebrities

9 months ago

Prominent northern lawmaker dumps PDP, announces new party

Prominent northern lawmaker dumps PDP, announces new party

Nigeria

9 months ago

"God, why always me?" Lady shares what her siblings did during cinema visit, video goes viral

"God, why always me?" Lady shares what her siblings did during cinema visit, video goes viral

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

Lady shares how father refused to give her N5,000 but donated N110k to church, video trends

Lady shares how father refused to give her N5,000 but donated N110k to church, video trends

People

9 months ago

Misreading of Nigeria’s intervention in Benin’s coup

Misreading of Nigeria’s intervention in Benin’s coup

Opinion

9 months ago

FG awaits bid for oil blocks, reduces entry price by $3 million

FG awaits bid for oil blocks, reduces entry price by $3 million

Economy

9 months ago

Lady shares why she felt guilty over brother’s death, narrates how he died: “I failed him”

Lady shares why she felt guilty over brother’s death, narrates how he died: “I failed him”

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A Nigerian lady opened up about why she felt guilty over brother's death. She shared what led to his death, stating that she had failed him as a sister.

Victor Thompson buys Mercedes-Benz for wife to as push gift, her reaction trends: “Congratulations”

Victor Thompson buys Mercedes-Benz for wife to as push gift, her reaction trends: “Congratulations”

Music

9 months ago

Victor Thompson surprises his wife with a voluminous Mercedes-Benz SUV as a push gift after welcoming their baby. Watch her joyful reaction of fans here.

First lady Remi Tinubu sends message to Gov Adeleke’s wife as reactions trail viral video

First lady Remi Tinubu sends message to Gov Adeleke’s wife as reactions trail viral video

Nigeria

9 months ago

Nigerians criticised Remi Tinubu’s viral exchange with Governor Ademola Adeleke, even as her birthday message to Titilola Adeleke attracted positive reactions.

Man who got to The Experience 2025 earlier than planned posts what he saw people doing at venue

Exclusive

Man who got to The Experience 2025 earlier than planned posts what he saw people doing at venue

People

9 months ago

A Nigerian man who attended The Experience 2025 shared what happened when he got to the venue earlier than planned. His video went viral and many reacted.

List of penalties, fines and jail time for offenders under Nigeria tax law starting January 1, 2026

List of penalties, fines and jail time for offenders under Nigeria tax law starting January 1, 2026

Economy

9 months ago

Nigeria’s new tax law modernises administration, strengthens compliance, imposes fines and jail for offences, while reducing tax burdens for most citizens.

Fresh violence erupts in Adamawa as two communities go up in flames, villagers taken captive

Fresh violence erupts in Adamawa as two communities go up in flames, villagers taken captive

Nigeria

9 months ago

A source in Lamurde, Adamawa state, described to Legit.ng how Chokbo fighters attacked Wadukku and Tingno, burning homes and displacing families overnight.

Isaac Fayose reacts to viral moment between Remi Tinubu, Governor Adeleke during Ooni's anniversary

Isaac Fayose reacts to viral moment between Remi Tinubu, Governor Adeleke during Ooni's anniversary

Celebrities

9 months ago

"Isaac Fayose comments on the viral incident between Remi Tinubu and Governor Adeleke at the Ooni of Ife’s anniversary, praying for Nigeria while reflecting.

US lawmaker discloses deal between FG and America after Trump's allegation

US lawmaker discloses deal between FG and America after Trump's allegation

Nigeria

9 months ago

US lawmakers Riley M. Moore has disclosed the actual agreement between the federal government and the American authority during their visit to Nigeria.

New Photo of 2baba, Wife Natasha fuels fresh speculation over mysterious object

New Photo of 2baba, Wife Natasha fuels fresh speculation over mysterious object

Celebrities

9 months ago

A recent photo of Nigerian music legend, 2baba, and his wife, Natasha Osawaru, has gone viral online, attracting curious eyes and questions from netizens.

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