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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.

6343 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Nigerian bank to close accounts of customers with less than N7.5 million balance, gives reasons

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Nigerian bank to close accounts of customers with less than N7.5 million balance, gives reasons

Money

10 months ago

Regina Daniels sends digs to Ned Nwoko, celebrates massive love from public: “Jokes on you”

Regina Daniels sends digs to Ned Nwoko, celebrates massive love from public: “Jokes on you”

Celebrities

10 months ago

Supreme court: Lagos government sues national assembly over proposed game bill

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Supreme court: Lagos government sues national assembly over proposed game bill

Politics

10 months ago

"I love Mercy Johnson kind of witch": Regina Daniels' mum Rita, Doris Ogala praise actress in video

"I love Mercy Johnson kind of witch": Regina Daniels' mum Rita, Doris Ogala praise actress in video

Celebrities

10 months ago

Lady displays total amount of money she is owing loan apps, looks for way to repay

Lady displays total amount of money she is owing loan apps, looks for way to repay

People

10 months ago

“My world revolved around Regina Daniels”: Ned Nwoko opens up on how he married actress honourably

“My world revolved around Regina Daniels”: Ned Nwoko opens up on how he married actress honourably

Celebrities

10 months ago

Soludo’s big win: Top APGA chieftain reacts, sends strategic message to re-elected governor

Soludo’s big win: Top APGA chieftain reacts, sends strategic message to re-elected governor

Politics

10 months ago

After Anambra governorship win, top APGA leader High Chief Ezeonu called for unity, economic development, and collaboration to secure the state’s prosperous future.

Regina Daniels' brother, Sammy, makes promise to her after release: "Nobody go beat you again"

Regina Daniels' brother, Sammy, makes promise to her after release: "Nobody go beat you again"

Nollywood

10 months ago

Regina Daniels shares a touching video of her conversation with her brother Sammy after his release from prison. Sammy vows to protect her, earning praises.

Regina Daniels: Judy Austin shares marriage advice for young girls amid Ned Nwoko's marital drama

Regina Daniels: Judy Austin shares marriage advice for young girls amid Ned Nwoko's marital drama

Celebrities

10 months ago

Judy Austin offers marriage advice to young girls amid the buzz surrounding Ned Nwoko and Regina Daniels' union, warning against early marriages.

Trump's threat: Soyinka tells US president Nigeria's real problem

Trump's threat: Soyinka tells US president Nigeria's real problem

Nigeria

10 months ago

Professor Wole Soyinka has responded to Christian genocide allegation by US President Donald Trump and told him the actual problem in the country.

Regina Daniels' brother Sammy West and wife celebrate 2nd wedding anniversary after his release

Regina Daniels' brother Sammy West and wife celebrate 2nd wedding anniversary after his release

Celebrities

10 months ago

Sammy West and his wife celebrated their second wedding anniversary on November 11, 2023, hours after his release from detention, sparking mixed reactions online.

Donald Trump: Pastor goes viral after he tackled fellow men of God

Donald Trump: Pastor goes viral after he tackled fellow men of God

People

10 months ago

A Nigerian pastor has called out fellow preachers who he accused of living hypocritically after some of the said the US is after Nigeria's resources.

Ned Nwoko shares video of himself playing sports with Regina Daniels' children, ignores criticisms

Ned Nwoko shares video of himself playing sports with Regina Daniels' children, ignores criticisms

Celebrities

10 months ago

Ned Nwoko shares a heartwarming video of playing sports with Regina Daniels' sons, reflecting on family, fitness, and staying active amid marital challenges.

New naira exchange rate against US dollar as FX reserves hit N43.34 billion

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New naira exchange rate against US dollar as FX reserves hit N43.34 billion

Money

10 months ago

The naira traded flat across official and parallel markets as FX inflows dropped, but experts remain optimistic about the future of the Nigerian currency.

Old clip of BBN's Phyna, Tacha praising Ned Nwoko for embracing polygamy ignites outrage

Old clip of BBN's Phyna, Tacha praising Ned Nwoko for embracing polygamy ignites outrage

Celebrities

10 months ago

Fans have slammed BBNaija stars Phyna and Tacha over an old video where they praised Ned Nwoko’s choice of polygamy, with many recalling Phyna’s previous comments.

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