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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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"This guy dey give me joy": Video of Lieutenant Yerima displaying playful side surfaces

"This guy dey give me joy": Video of Lieutenant Yerima displaying playful side surfaces

People

9 months ago

Iyabo Ojo: Prophet warns actress and her daughter, "They want her to end like Regina"

Iyabo Ojo: Prophet warns actress and her daughter, "They want her to end like Regina"

Nollywood

10 months ago

Nigerian foreign minister clashes with international broadcaster over Christian persecution claims

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Nigerian foreign minister clashes with international broadcaster over Christian persecution claims

Nigeria

10 months ago

“She’s so adorable”: Video of Wizkid’s daughter Morayo dancing with brothers trends

“She’s so adorable”: Video of Wizkid’s daughter Morayo dancing with brothers trends

Celebrities

10 months ago

Anambra election 2025: List of biggest winners and losers

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Anambra election 2025: List of biggest winners and losers

Politics

10 months ago

"Make dem sieze her phone": BBNaija’s Imisi finally responds after mother accused her of neglect

"Make dem sieze her phone": BBNaija’s Imisi finally responds after mother accused her of neglect

Celebrities

10 months ago

Lady who went out in Calabar at 9am cries out over what she saw, shares video: "Is it everywhere?"

Lady who went out in Calabar at 9am cries out over what she saw, shares video: "Is it everywhere?"

People

10 months ago

A lady in Calabar shared her surprise after noticing that shops didn't open until 9-10am, sparking a discussion about business hours in different cities.

Man points out saddest thing about Wike's clash with naval officer Yerima: "Let's talk reality"

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Man points out saddest thing about Wike's clash with naval officer Yerima: "Let's talk reality"

People

10 months ago

A man shared what he considered the saddest part of Wike's clash with naval officer Yerima, faulting those who expected no resistance over the disputed property.

Private depot owners slash fuel price below Dangote’s rate

Private depot owners slash fuel price below Dangote’s rate

Energy

10 months ago

Private depots are reducing prices below Dangote Refinery on diesel petrol as competition for customers in Nigeria’s downstream market continues.

Wike: Seun Kuti blasts naval officer, VDM, shares what bravery means, "Disobeying illegal order"

Wike: Seun Kuti blasts naval officer, VDM, shares what bravery means, "Disobeying illegal order"

Music

10 months ago

Seun Kuti reacts to the viral video of the clash between FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and Naval officer Ahmad Yerima. He blasts both Wike and the officer.

Trump sprays perfume on Syrian president once designated as Al-Qaeda terrorist, jokes about wives

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Trump sprays perfume on Syrian president once designated as Al-Qaeda terrorist, jokes about wives

World

10 months ago

Donald Trump greeted Syrian president Ahmad al-Sharaa warmly in the White House, sprayed him with cologne and joked about wives, contrasting his Abu Ghraib past.

Brilliant girl who scored 293 in JAMB, 60% in post-UTME denied admission after 2 attempts, cries out

Brilliant girl who scored 293 in JAMB, 60% in post-UTME denied admission after 2 attempts, cries out

Education

10 months ago

Despite outstand results, a girl who scored 293 in JAMB and 60% in post-UTME was denied UNILORIN admission twice. It has caused reactions from Nigerians.

Outrage as CCTV footage from Peggy Ovire and Tayo Arimoro's altercation emerges: "She kept pushing"

Outrage as CCTV footage from Peggy Ovire and Tayo Arimoro's altercation emerges: "She kept pushing"

Celebrities

10 months ago

CCTV footage of the heated altercation between Nollywood stars Peggy Ovire and Taye Arimoro has gone viral, sparking intense reactions on social media

Wizkid's fan, Barbiecue, debunks death reports, claims account was hacked: "Oladips female version"

Wizkid's fan, Barbiecue, debunks death reports, claims account was hacked: "Oladips female version"

Celebrities

10 months ago

Wizkid's supporter, Barbiecue, reacts to death rumors after a post claiming she died went viral. In a new video, she denies the claims, blame critics and explained.

“It protects small investors”: FG clarifies new capital gains tax rules

“It protects small investors”: FG clarifies new capital gains tax rules

Capital Market

10 months ago

The Federal Government has clarified the new Capital Gains Tax rules to dispel misinformation and misinterpretations, arguing that it would protect small investors.

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