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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.

6367 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Is it true that there's genocide against Christians in Benue, Plateau, other states? Here is what data says

Is it true that there's genocide against Christians in Benue, Plateau, other states? Here is what data says

Nigeria

10 months ago

iPhone 17 saga: Nigerian lady speaks out on VeryDarkMan vs Blord's feud

iPhone 17 saga: Nigerian lady speaks out on VeryDarkMan vs Blord's feud

People

10 months ago

VDM vs Blord: Businessman shares his next move about activist, "Billboard in Abuja for his noodles"

VDM vs Blord: Businessman shares his next move about activist, "Billboard in Abuja for his noodles"

Celebrities

10 months ago

Did Boko Haram take over Nigerian army barracks? Fact emerges as video goes viral

Did Boko Haram take over Nigerian army barracks? Fact emerges as video goes viral

Nigeria

10 months ago

2027 election: ‘Not Atiku,’ Fayose names “only person that has traction”

2027 election: ‘Not Atiku,’ Fayose names “only person that has traction”

Politics

10 months ago

Toyin Abraham opens up on reason she can’t speak her native Edo dialect

Toyin Abraham opens up on reason she can’t speak her native Edo dialect

Celebrities

10 months ago

VDM vs Blord: Man shares what billionaire did wrong while marketing his iPhone 17 XR

VDM vs Blord: Man shares what billionaire did wrong while marketing his iPhone 17 XR

People

10 months ago

A man said it is not wrong for Blord to sell his remodelled iPhone XR for N450k. According to the man, there was just one thing that the billionaire did wrong.

Video trends as Uche Ogbodo posts outcome after undergoing 2nd cosmetic procedure: "Ended in praise"

Video trends as Uche Ogbodo posts outcome after undergoing 2nd cosmetic procedure: "Ended in praise"

Celebrities

10 months ago

Uche Ogbodo celebrates the success of her second cosmetic surgery, sharing her satisfaction with the procedure and thanking God for a smooth recovery.

Heartbreaking scene in Kwara court as mother of six faints after husband insists on divorce

Heartbreaking scene in Kwara court as mother of six faints after husband insists on divorce

Nigeria

10 months ago

A woman, Mulikat Yusuf, fainted outside a Kwara court after her husband, Ishaq Abdulganiyu, ended their marriage, leaving six children facing uncertain care.

Seyi Tinubu at 40: Burna Boy, Olamide, others pay glowing tributes, clip trend, "he is humble, kind"

Seyi Tinubu at 40: Burna Boy, Olamide, others pay glowing tributes, clip trend, "he is humble, kind"

Celebrities

10 months ago

Seyi Tinubu has shared a short documentary on the occasion of his birthday. A whole lot of celebrities sang his praises and said good things about him.

Full list of federal universities in Nigeria to earn a degree from home

Full list of federal universities in Nigeria to earn a degree from home

Education

10 months ago

Seven well known federal universities in Nigeria offering accredited distance learning programmes, allowing students to earn degrees from home nationwide.

Shank claims Nigerian guys are richer than those in UK, sparks debate: “Naija boys buy bottles”

Shank claims Nigerian guys are richer than those in UK, sparks debate: “Naija boys buy bottles”

Celebrities

10 months ago

Shank Comics sparks debate with bold claims comparing Nigerian and UK men’s wealth and spending habits. Watch his controversial take on social media reactions.

Ex-principals break silence after FG removed mathematics as compulsory subject for admission

Ex-principals break silence after FG removed mathematics as compulsory subject for admission

Education

10 months ago

Alexander Obadimu criticises Nigeria’s new education policy removing Maths from arts admissions, warning of academic decline and reduced scientific engagement.

Viral InDrive driver accused of plotting with robbers breaks silence, shares side of story in video

Viral InDrive driver accused of plotting with robbers breaks silence, shares side of story in video

People

10 months ago

An InDrive driver, James Oluwatosin, who a passenger accused of plotting with robbers, has shared his side of story. He gave details of what happened in the ride.

Regina Daniels gets customised diamond necklace with her children's picture, video melts hearts

Regina Daniels gets customised diamond necklace with her children's picture, video melts hearts

Nollywood

10 months ago

Regina Daniels has shown off the set of diamond she got as a birthday gift. The jewellery has a bracelet, earnings, and chain. The chain has her sons' picture.

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