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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

2Baba’s brother speaks up amid marital saga with new wife Natasha Osawaru: “Allow us save you”

2Baba’s brother speaks up amid marital saga with new wife Natasha Osawaru: “Allow us save you”

Celebrities

9 months ago

Female doctor heartbroken over her pay after spending 8 years in medical school, mentions amount

Female doctor heartbroken over her pay after spending 8 years in medical school, mentions amount

People

9 months ago

Application opens for 2025 NLNG undergraduate scholarship award for Nigerian students

Application opens for 2025 NLNG undergraduate scholarship award for Nigerian students

Education

9 months ago

2Baba and Natasha: Woman shares how her ex-husband married 5 women within 10 years after divorce

2Baba and Natasha: Woman shares how her ex-husband married 5 women within 10 years after divorce

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

All offences and penalties for landlords, agents, tenants in Lagos State tenancy bill

All offences and penalties for landlords, agents, tenants in Lagos State tenancy bill

Industry

9 months ago

Retired military officers should be appointed ambassadors to strategic nations, says Rep Dasuki

Retired military officers should be appointed ambassadors to strategic nations, says Rep Dasuki

Nigeria

9 months ago

Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi rejects maulid celebration for his birth as seen in his will

Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi rejects maulid celebration for his birth as seen in his will

Nigeria

9 months ago

Sheikh Dahiru Usman Bauchi, in his will, rejected Maulid celebration for his birth, stressing he was only a Muqaddam and sought equality among his peers.

Tinubu’s ambassadorial list: Peter Obi reacts, questions integrity of nominees

Tinubu’s ambassadorial list: Peter Obi reacts, questions integrity of nominees

Nigeria

9 months ago

Peter Obi has reacted to the list of President Bola Tinubu’s ambassadorial nominees, describing it as rising mediocrity and misplaced priorities in Nigeria.

MTN announces network outage in 3 states, sends message to customers

MTN announces network outage in 3 states, sends message to customers

Technology

9 months ago

MTN Nigeria says a fibre cut has caused temporary network disruptions in 3 states, assuring customers that engineers are urgently working to restore full service.

VDM reacts as Tonto Dikeh becomes 'born again', makes special request about lawsuit: “Withdraw case”

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VDM reacts as Tonto Dikeh becomes 'born again', makes special request about lawsuit: “Withdraw case”

Nollywood

9 months ago

In a new video, VDM prays for Tonto Dikeh’s forgiveness and asks her to drop their ongoing court case, imitating her speaking in tongues. He also taunted her.

Man shares heartbreaking observation about 2Baba and Natasha’s drama on Daddy Freeze’s live video

Man shares heartbreaking observation about 2Baba and Natasha’s drama on Daddy Freeze’s live video

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

A man has shared a heartbreaking observation concerning the music icon 2Baba and his new wife, Natasha Osawaru. He predicted what may happen if care is not taken.

Kano reimposes okada ban as banditry fears rise, residents panic over surge in riders

Kano reimposes okada ban as banditry fears rise, residents panic over surge in riders

Nigeria

9 months ago

Kano has enforced strict okada ban due to banditry fears, yet motorcycle numbers increase as riders cite economic hardship and residents stay wary.

Zenith, Access lead top 10 banks with highest customers deposit, interest rates on savings

Zenith, Access lead top 10 banks with highest customers deposit, interest rates on savings

Economy

9 months ago

Savings deposits across Nigerian banks have increased recently due to improved interest rates, encouraging more Nigerians to save and grow their funds.

Man analyses 2Baba and Natasha’s altercation on Daddy Freeze’s live video, asks one deep question

Man analyses 2Baba and Natasha’s altercation on Daddy Freeze’s live video, asks one deep question

People

9 months ago

A man who analysed the clip from the live video where 2Baba and Natasha fought dirty shared one deep question concerning the singer and his marriage.

2Baba, Natasha: Lady calls for lawmaker's resignation over viral videos, "This is not peace of mind"

2Baba, Natasha: Lady calls for lawmaker's resignation over viral videos, "This is not peace of mind"

Celebrities

9 months ago

Reactions continue to flow after Natasha’s violent behavior toward 2Baba was revealed in viral videos, with fans demanding action. A lady shared her take.

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