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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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VDM, Mr jollof exchange blows at airport, activist shows wound: "He wan spoil my tattoo"

VDM, Mr jollof exchange blows at airport, activist shows wound: "He wan spoil my tattoo"

Celebrities

9 months ago

Dangote speaks on reported plans to begin bike fuel delivery service

Dangote speaks on reported plans to begin bike fuel delivery service

Energy

9 months ago

PDP says it is open to coalition in 2027 as ADC sets conditions for alliance

PDP says it is open to coalition in 2027 as ADC sets conditions for alliance

Politics

9 months ago

VDM, Mr Jollof engage in physical fight inside aircraft, leaked video trends: “Activist turns Mike Tyson”

VDM, Mr Jollof engage in physical fight inside aircraft, leaked video trends: “Activist turns Mike Tyson”

Celebrities

9 months ago

Miyetti Allah petitions US Congress, rejects terrorism claims

Miyetti Allah petitions US Congress, rejects terrorism claims

Nigeria

9 months ago

Nigeria vs Congo: Peter Obi sends emotional message to Super Eagles as netizens react, “sad”

Nigeria vs Congo: Peter Obi sends emotional message to Super Eagles as netizens react, “sad”

Nigeria

9 months ago

Man questions reported assassination attempt on Lt. Yerima, post trends online

Man questions reported assassination attempt on Lt. Yerima, post trends online

People

9 months ago

A Nigerian man has questioned the alleged assassination attempt on naval officer, Lt. Yerima, asking three key questions about the reported incident in Abuja.

"Why are you taking counsel from Tiwa Savage?" Regina Daniels advised to learn from May Edochie

"Why are you taking counsel from Tiwa Savage?" Regina Daniels advised to learn from May Edochie

Celebrities

9 months ago

Actor Uche Maduagwu criticised Regina Daniels for visiting Tiwa Savage, urging her to emulate May Edochie amid her marital issues with Senator Ned Nwoko.

Ngozi Ezeonu: Cubana Chiefpriest recounts warm experience with veteran actress, lovely pictures trend

Ngozi Ezeonu: Cubana Chiefpriest recounts warm experience with veteran actress, lovely pictures trend

Celebrities

9 months ago

Cubana Chiefpriest shares emotional moment with veteran actress Ngozi Ezeonu during music video shoot, thanking her for support after his mum’s death.

Regina Daniels advises Ned Nwoko on getting over their marriage, makes allegations: "Marry new wife"

Regina Daniels advises Ned Nwoko on getting over their marriage, makes allegations: "Marry new wife"

Nollywood

9 months ago

Regina Daniels called out Ned Nwoko on Instagram, accusing him of trying to bring down her account while urging him to move on and focus on his responsibilities.

Regina Daniels mourns her past after threatening to expose ex-husband Ned Nwoko

Regina Daniels mourns her past after threatening to expose ex-husband Ned Nwoko

Celebrities

9 months ago

Regina Daniels drops cryptic post after threatening Ned Nwoko, alleging abuse, drug use, and custody battle. Actress says she's mourning her past

Egungun's interview with 23-year-old lady with tiny waist draws concerns: "She removed her ribs?"

Egungun's interview with 23-year-old lady with tiny waist draws concerns: "She removed her ribs?"

Celebrities

9 months ago

Egungun interviewed a 23-year-old Nigerian lady who claimed she removed her ribs for a tiny waist, sparking massive social media reactions and health concerns.

Nigerian doctors urge government to end strike with collective bargaining agreement

Nigerian doctors urge government to end strike with collective bargaining agreement

Nigeria

9 months ago

The Nigerian doctors’ strike entered its 17th day as NARD demanded a Collective Bargaining Agreement and salary review, disrupting services in 91 hospitals.

"My brother": Sister of military man who confronted Wike trends over one promise she made to him

"My brother": Sister of military man who confronted Wike trends over one promise she made to him

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

The soldier’s sister went viral for being proud of her brother Yerima after he stopped FCT minister Wike and promised to do his laundry for a whole month.

World cup: VDM drags Super Eagles over loss to DR Congo, praises Nwabali "Our boys messed up"

World cup: VDM drags Super Eagles over loss to DR Congo, praises Nwabali "Our boys messed up"

Celebrities

9 months ago

VDM reacted to Nigeria’s loss to DR Congo, criticising the Super Eagles’ performance, their commitment, and the coach’s decision to remove Victor Osimhen.

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