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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.

6352 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Lucky Udu cries for help, shares how he took loan to help others, Cubana Chiefpriest reacts

Lucky Udu cries for help, shares how he took loan to help others, Cubana Chiefpriest reacts

Celebrities

10 months ago

Tiwa Savage: Isoko man sends marriage proposal to singer after she said she can be a 2nd wife

Tiwa Savage: Isoko man sends marriage proposal to singer after she said she can be a 2nd wife

Celebrities

10 months ago

Lady sees two wooden images tied together with red rope, shows names written on them after losing it

Lady sees two wooden images tied together with red rope, shows names written on them after losing it

People

10 months ago

Shoprite stores close in two states as Lagos, Abuja outlets struggle with empty shelves

Shoprite stores close in two states as Lagos, Abuja outlets struggle with empty shelves

Economy

10 months ago

Shawn Faqua shares prophecy he got about Akwaugo amid controversies trailing his wife's past union

Shawn Faqua shares prophecy he got about Akwaugo amid controversies trailing his wife's past union

Celebrities

10 months ago

Lady shares boyfriend’s unusual reaction after she broke his TV during argument: “Help me beg him”

Lady shares boyfriend’s unusual reaction after she broke his TV during argument: “Help me beg him”

People

10 months ago

2027: New twist as Kwankwaso declares readiness to work with Tinubu, Peter Obi, others

2027: New twist as Kwankwaso declares readiness to work with Tinubu, Peter Obi, others

Politics

10 months ago

The 2023 NNPP presidential candidate, Senator Rabi’u Musa Kwankwaso, has explained why he is ready to work with President Bola Tinubu, Peter Obi, and others.

Davido meets French President Emmanuel Macron, Cubana Chiefpriest's facial look draws reactions

Davido meets French President Emmanuel Macron, Cubana Chiefpriest's facial look draws reactions

Celebrities

10 months ago

Afrobeats star Davido met with President of France Emmanuel Macron to share his vision for a better world. The singer's bestie Cubana Chiefpriest was also spotted.

40 migrants from Africa die after attempting to reach Europe via boat

40 migrants from Africa die after attempting to reach Europe via boat

World

10 months ago

At least 40 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa died after a boat sank off Tunisia’s coast near Mahdia, highlighting the deadly risks of Mediterranean crossings.

Online vendor shares painful question customer asked her after delivery delay: “I’ve been crying”

Online vendor shares painful question customer asked her after delivery delay: “I’ve been crying”

People

10 months ago

An online jewellery vendor shared what happened after her customer experienced a delay in delivery. She mentioned that the words from the customer hurt her so badly.

Actress Uche Ogbodo meets colleague Etinosa at recovery ward after their BBL surgeries

Actress Uche Ogbodo meets colleague Etinosa at recovery ward after their BBL surgeries

Nollywood

10 months ago

Nollywood actresses Etinosa Idemudia and Uche Ogbodo shared a funny video capturing them in a hospital recovery ward after undergoing BBL surgeries.

Multichoice new owner slashes DStv decoder prices to attract new subscribers

Multichoice new owner slashes DStv decoder prices to attract new subscribers

Industry

10 months ago

MultiChoice, now partly owned by Canal+, is reducing HD decoder prices by up to 40% across Africa, starting in South Africa before expanding to Nigeria.

Five top countries that changed their names and why they did

Five top countries that changed their names and why they did

Asia

10 months ago

Several countries, including Türkiye, Eswatini, and Cabo Verde, have recently changed their names to reflect cultural identity, heritage, and global recognition.

"Dress like your miracle is not spooky": Nathaniel Bassey addresses Hallelujah Challenge followers

"Dress like your miracle is not spooky": Nathaniel Bassey addresses Hallelujah Challenge followers

Celebrities

10 months ago

Gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey defended the 'Dress Like Your Miracle' trend from criticism, urging followers to embrace faith and ignore online backlash.

"The voice of truth": Nigerian man Fearlessly writes VeryDarkMan over China Ross clash, post trends

"The voice of truth": Nigerian man Fearlessly writes VeryDarkMan over China Ross clash, post trends

People

10 months ago

A Nigerian man has written an open letter to online personality VeryDarkMan regarding his recent public dispute and exchange of statements with China Ross.

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