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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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FG invites Nigerian youths to apply for fully-funded digital training

FG invites Nigerian youths to apply for fully-funded digital training

Money

10 months ago

Fear grips lady during close encounter with lion at zoo, viral video sparks online reactions

Fear grips lady during close encounter with lion at zoo, viral video sparks online reactions

People

10 months ago

No more delays: FRSC launches contactless driver’s licence system for instant issuance nationwide

No more delays: FRSC launches contactless driver’s licence system for instant issuance nationwide

Technology

10 months ago

Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, brother, others sent to prison, details emerge

Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu’s lawyer, brother, others sent to prison, details emerge

Politics

10 months ago

Lady shares how priest sent her out of church over her outfit, shows what she wore: "Tempting him?"

Lady shares how priest sent her out of church over her outfit, shows what she wore: "Tempting him?"

People

10 months ago

Step-by-step guide on how to properly write CV for government jobs in Nigeria and abroad

Step-by-step guide on how to properly write CV for government jobs in Nigeria and abroad

Nigeria

10 months ago

African man self-deports to home country after 16 years in America, leaves wife and 3 children in US

African man self-deports to home country after 16 years in America, leaves wife and 3 children in US

People

10 months ago

A man from Kenya, Sam Kanghete, has self-deported to his home country after spending 16 years in the United States of America. He opened up about his decision.

Dangote announces 2025 management trainee programme, releases key requirements to qualify

Dangote announces 2025 management trainee programme, releases key requirements to qualify

Industry

10 months ago

Dangote Cement has launched its 2025 Management Trainee Programme, offering mid-career professionals structured training across its operations in Nigeria.

Nigerian lady flies her mum to join her in UK after 22 months abroad, shares emotional reunion video

Nigerian lady flies her mum to join her in UK after 22 months abroad, shares emotional reunion video

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A Nigerian lady in UK shared how she flew her mother to the country after staying there for 22 months. Her mother's action after arrival caught people's attention.

Nigerian man proposes to longtime girlfriend after 10 years of dating, video generates buzz

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Nigerian man proposes to longtime girlfriend after 10 years of dating, video generates buzz

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

A Nigerian man proposed to his girlfriend after 10 years of dating, moving many with his emotional gesture as she broke down in tears while accepting his ring.

Fresh drama as ‘satire movie’ about Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko’s troubled marriage goes viral

Fresh drama as ‘satire movie’ about Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko’s troubled marriage goes viral

Celebrities

10 months ago

A dramatic twist has emerged in the ongoing controversy between Nollywood star Regina Daniels and her billionaire husband, Ned Nwoko with a new satire movie.

Did Adamawa state award N369 million mega contract to Governor Fintiri’s daughter? Government speaks

Did Adamawa state award N369 million mega contract to Governor Fintiri’s daughter? Government speaks

Nigeria

10 months ago

Viral claims about Governor Fintiri’s daughter receiving N369 million government contract hace been addressed by state commissioner Iliya James of Adamawa.

“I don’t believe in dating, married Regina within 3 weeks”: Ned Nwoko says in old video

“I don’t believe in dating, married Regina within 3 weeks”: Ned Nwoko says in old video

Nigeria

10 months ago

Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko’s marriage faces turmoil as abuse and drug claims surface, reigniting interest in their 2020 BBC interview and polygamous union.

Forex gap closes as speculations decline, reserves hit $43bn

Forex gap closes as speculations decline, reserves hit $43bn

Money

10 months ago

Naira has strengthened to its highest level this year, supported by rising foreign reserves, improved investor confidence, and Central Bank reforms.

Kogi senator blasted for claiming those who attended Tinubu's endorsement rally were coerced

Kogi senator blasted for claiming those who attended Tinubu's endorsement rally were coerced

Nigeria

10 months ago

Kogi group defends Tinubu, rejects Senator Karimi’s claim that residents were forced to support the President, insisting Kogites’ loyalty is genuine and earned.

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