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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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Eruku Attack: Pastor writes open letter to Tinubu, asks critical questions on worshippers’ release

Eruku Attack: Pastor writes open letter to Tinubu, asks critical questions on worshippers’ release

People

9 months ago

Actor Daddy Billy gives update about late friend, Odira Nwobu: "He left his medicine to club"

Actor Daddy Billy gives update about late friend, Odira Nwobu: "He left his medicine to club"

Nollywood

9 months ago

Veekee James criticised for urging women to 'work hard and feed husband' "She's belittling her man"

Veekee James criticised for urging women to 'work hard and feed husband' "She's belittling her man"

Celebrities

9 months ago

Don Jazzy queries govt after Niger school abduction, recalls action against EndSARS protesters

Don Jazzy queries govt after Niger school abduction, recalls action against EndSARS protesters

Celebrities

9 months ago

Indian HAL tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai air show

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Indian HAL tejas fighter jet crashes at Dubai air show

World

9 months ago

Lady who moved to UK shares what she noticed since adding British flag to her TikTok handle

Lady who moved to UK shares what she noticed since adding British flag to her TikTok handle

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

Kwara: Ex-Muslim man who saw video of church attack shares heartbreaking observations, people react

Kwara: Ex-Muslim man who saw video of church attack shares heartbreaking observations, people react

People

9 months ago

A Nigerian man, who was once a Muslim, has expressed his sadness over the video of the recent Kwara church attack. He pointed out heartbreaking observations.

Davido’s 2nd daughter Hailey arrives at his Atlanta concert in style: "She is holding an iPhone?"

Davido’s 2nd daughter Hailey arrives at his Atlanta concert in style: "She is holding an iPhone?"

Celebrities

9 months ago

Hailey Adeleke attended Davido's lavish 33rd birthday concert in Atlanta, United States. A heartwarming video showed how she arrived at the event.

Fraud awareness week: Nigerian banks send messages to customers

Fraud awareness week: Nigerian banks send messages to customers

Money

9 months ago

To mark International Fraud Awareness Week, Nigerian banks sent messages to customers on the need to guard sensitive information, report suspicious activity

Man admits he regretted moving to China on first day he arrived there, shares reasons

Man admits he regretted moving to China on first day he arrived there, shares reasons

People

9 months ago

A man admitted he regretted moving to China on his first day after facing challenges such as language barriers and hotel rejections. He shared his reasons online.

Not by merit: NUC committee submits report on misuse of honorary doctorate degrees

Not by merit: NUC committee submits report on misuse of honorary doctorate degrees

Education

9 months ago

The NUC committee investigated misuse of honorary doctorate degrees, submitted its report, and highlighted universities’ failure to follow the 2012 Declaration.

Wizkid's son, Bolu, reacts to abduction of kids in Kebbi, fans read meaning to post, taunt his dad

Wizkid's son, Bolu, reacts to abduction of kids in Kebbi, fans read meaning to post, taunt his dad

Music

9 months ago

Bolu, Wizkid’s first son, reacts to the tragic abduction of schoolchildren in Kebbi State. He expresses his condolences and prays for Nigeria’s future.

Lady dramatically reacts as she celebrates becoming registered nurse, video generates buzz

Lady dramatically reacts as she celebrates becoming registered nurse, video generates buzz

People

9 months ago

A lady could not hold her excitement as she passed her final exams and became a registered nurse. A viral video showed how she ran and jumped to celebrate.

NYSC lady posted to Borno state rejoices after arriving safely to orientation camp

NYSC lady posted to Borno state rejoices after arriving safely to orientation camp

People

9 months ago

A lady is overjoyed that after traveling for several hours, she finally arrived in Maiduguri, Borno state where she will do her National Youth Service Corps.

Lady deeply worried as she points out what she noticed about Regina Daniels' first son Munir Nwoko

Lady deeply worried as she points out what she noticed about Regina Daniels' first son Munir Nwoko

People

9 months ago

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady dished out a sincere advice to Regina Daniels about her children. Netizens reacted.

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