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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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Tosin Silverdam gives update on Peggy Ovire, Fredrick's marriage, elicits talks: “Anger issue”

Tosin Silverdam gives update on Peggy Ovire, Fredrick's marriage, elicits talks: “Anger issue”

Nollywood

9 months ago

2Baba's ex-manager drops bombshell about singer's alleged confession: "I am just a house husband"

2Baba's ex-manager drops bombshell about singer's alleged confession: "I am just a house husband"

Celebrities

9 months ago

Tragedy as man dies in accident while rushing sick father to hospital

Tragedy as man dies in accident while rushing sick father to hospital

Nigeria

9 months ago

Naval officer allegedly assaults Anglican priest at Anambra checkpoint

Naval officer allegedly assaults Anglican priest at Anambra checkpoint

Nigeria

9 months ago

Governor Adeleke finally dumps PDP, gives key reason

Governor Adeleke finally dumps PDP, gives key reason

Politics

9 months ago

Northern governors launch N16bn monthly regional security trust fund

Northern governors launch N16bn monthly regional security trust fund

Nigeria

9 months ago

Lady who relocated to UK with nothing shares how she bought 2 cars, started company in 4 years

Lady who relocated to UK with nothing shares how she bought 2 cars, started company in 4 years

People

9 months ago

An African woman who relocated to the United Kingdom shared how she struggled before owning her company 4 years after relocation. Her story inspired many.

Naira Falls: US dollar exchange rate kicks off December strong

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Naira Falls: US dollar exchange rate kicks off December strong

Money

9 months ago

The naira weakened on Monday in both the official and black markets, despite rising CBN reserves, which have helped boost the foreign exchange market.

Presidency discloses when Tinubu may appoint new defence minister

Presidency discloses when Tinubu may appoint new defence minister

Nigeria

9 months ago

The presidency has disclosed when President Bola Tinubu will likely announce new Minister of Defence after the resignation of Abubakar Badaru from the government.

Breaking: Tinubu holds emergency meeting with ex-CDS Musa

Breaking: Tinubu holds emergency meeting with ex-CDS Musa

Nigeria

9 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has played a host to the former Chief if Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, since the latter was sacked in October 2025.

2Baba: Details of how Natasha allegedly treated her ex trend amid marital saga, "He bought trouble"

2Baba: Details of how Natasha allegedly treated her ex trend amid marital saga, "He bought trouble"

Music

9 months ago

A blogger has shared disturbing allegations about Natasha’s ex-lover, claiming he escaped to Canada to avoid further violence in their relationship.

Nigerians react as Tinubu's defence minister resigns

Nigerians react as Tinubu's defence minister resigns

Nigeria

9 months ago

Nigerians have started reacting to the resignation of the Minister of Defence Abubakar Badaru, who dumped the government of President Bola Tinubu.

2Baba's manager Kaka paints picture of alleged repeated violence in singer's marriage, elicits talks

2Baba's manager Kaka paints picture of alleged repeated violence in singer's marriage, elicits talks

Music

9 months ago

2Baba's manager, Kaka Igbokwe, reveals stunning details of violence and money disputes in the singer's marriage to Natasha Osawuru. He was live on Daddy Freeze page.

Alleged Christian persecution: National Assembly told to sack Tinubu's vice, Shettima

Alleged Christian persecution: National Assembly told to sack Tinubu's vice, Shettima

Politics

9 months ago

Amid allegations by the United States and Donald Trump of Christian persecution in Nigeria, lawmakers have been urged to sack Vice President Kashim Shettima.

FAAN begins review of past recruitment exercises, over 300 staff may be affected

FAAN begins review of past recruitment exercises, over 300 staff may be affected

Industry

9 months ago

The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has commenced a review of previous recruitment exercises, a move that may impact no fewer than 300 employees.

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