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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

Maryam Sanda pardon: 9 facts Nigerians don’t know about Bilyaminu Bello’s father’s forgiveness

Maryam Sanda pardon: 9 facts Nigerians don’t know about Bilyaminu Bello’s father’s forgiveness

Nigeria

10 months ago

Jojo of Lele, Radiogad trade words, drag their mothers into feud, share secrets

Jojo of Lele, Radiogad trade words, drag their mothers into feud, share secrets

Celebrities

10 months ago

FG launches €40 million youth empowerment initiative, mentions region that will benefit

FG launches €40 million youth empowerment initiative, mentions region that will benefit

Nigeria

10 months ago

American soldier cries out after his father was arrested and deported by immigration agents

American soldier cries out after his father was arrested and deported by immigration agents

People

10 months ago

VDM exposes other alleged Shady businesses of Blord amid iPhone 17 saga: "Might need a lawyer soon"

VDM exposes other alleged Shady businesses of Blord amid iPhone 17 saga: "Might need a lawyer soon"

Celebrities

10 months ago

Whitemoney's dance clips spark concerns about BBNaija winners' fate: "Na so Imisi go behave?"

Whitemoney's dance clips spark concerns about BBNaija winners' fate: "Na so Imisi go behave?"

Celebrities

10 months ago

ASUU strike: Kwara governor under fire over KWASU funding, staff claim no subvention since 2023

ASUU strike: Kwara governor under fire over KWASU funding, staff claim no subvention since 2023

Education

10 months ago

Kwara University staff, led by ASUU chairman Shehu Salau, have alleged long-standing neglect of allowances and funding by Governor Abdulrahman Abdulrazaq.

Federal government launches National Job Centre project to boost employment in Nigeria

Federal government launches National Job Centre project to boost employment in Nigeria

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigeria launches National Job Centre Project and LEEP to boost youth employment, connect skills to jobs, and promote inclusive work under Renewed Hope Agenda.

Ayra Starr’s Mum Recreates Her Poses in Mini Skirt, Clip Ignites Talks, Singer Reacts: “Cougar”

Ayra Starr’s Mum Recreates Her Poses in Mini Skirt, Clip Ignites Talks, Singer Reacts: “Cougar”

Music

10 months ago

A video of Ayra Starr mother dressing and acting like her daughter has surfaced online. In the short clip, she was seen wearing a mini skirt with a cropped top.

UK announces new requirement to secure work visa from 2026, Nigerians affected

UK announces new requirement to secure work visa from 2026, Nigerians affected

Money

10 months ago

The United Kingdom will introduce stricter requirements for Nigerians seeking to work in the country, ensuring applicants can fully integrate and contribute.

Phyna releases behind-the-scenes of fight video, shares full details: "The girl beat you, we saw it"

Phyna releases behind-the-scenes of fight video, shares full details: "The girl beat you, we saw it"

Celebrities

10 months ago

Following the viral Abuja fight, Big Brother Naija Phyna releases another video defending herself, claiming the lady stole from her and justifying her actions.

Toke Makinwa shows her daughter receiving her weekly massage from Indonesian lady: "Waste of money"

Toke Makinwa shows her daughter receiving her weekly massage from Indonesian lady: "Waste of money"

Celebrities

11 months ago

Media personality Toke Makinwa continues to showcase luxury living, sharing a video of her daughter Yaya receiving a weekly massage, sparking online reactions.

Davido vibes with Imade to his collaboration with Odumodublvck, clip trends: "Her father's daughter"

Davido vibes with Imade to his collaboration with Odumodublvck, clip trends: "Her father's daughter"

Music

11 months ago

A video has shown what Davido and his first daughter, Imade are up to. The two were seen sitting and using their heads to touch each other while enjoying music.

2027 election: Prominent pastor releases prophecy on Peter Obi, ‘horns shall rise’

2027 election: Prominent pastor releases prophecy on Peter Obi, ‘horns shall rise’

Politics

11 months ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a prominent pastor has released a notable prophecy on Peter Obi, the leader of the Obidient Movement Worldwide.

Nigeria Immigration Service to close offices nationwide 2 times before the end of 2025, reason emerges

Nigeria Immigration Service to close offices nationwide 2 times before the end of 2025, reason emerges

Nigeria

11 months ago

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) will close its offices nationwide two times before the end of 2025. The reason for the imminent closures has emerged.

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