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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.

6408 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Peter Obi under fire over his adjective for Olubadan: "You are not polished"

Peter Obi under fire over his adjective for Olubadan: "You are not polished"

Nigeria

11 months ago

Olubadan: Taye Currency ignores criticism, performs again at Ladoja's reception, "E don cash out"

Olubadan: Taye Currency ignores criticism, performs again at Ladoja's reception, "E don cash out"

Celebrities

11 months ago

Olubadan: Saheed Osupa celebrates Oba Rashidi Ladoja with song amid criticism against Taye Currency

Olubadan: Saheed Osupa celebrates Oba Rashidi Ladoja with song amid criticism against Taye Currency

Celebrities

11 months ago

BBNaija 2025: Commotion as Rooboy swiftly slaps Zita after she poured her plate of hot food on him

BBNaija 2025: Commotion as Rooboy swiftly slaps Zita after she poured her plate of hot food on him

TV Shows

11 months ago

Just In: Jonathan visits ADC chairman David Mark after party's strategic meeting

Just In: Jonathan visits ADC chairman David Mark after party's strategic meeting

Politics

11 months ago

FG lists 15 states that may experience floods for 5 days before September ends

FG lists 15 states that may experience floods for 5 days before September ends

Nigeria

11 months ago

Wizkid warmly replies old ladies energetically dancing to his song: "Enjoy your life mama"

Wizkid warmly replies old ladies energetically dancing to his song: "Enjoy your life mama"

Celebrities

11 months ago

Ayodeji Balogun, aka Wizkid, responds to a viral video of an older lady and her friend dancing to his 2019 hit song 'Bend Down Pause', delighting fans online.

Woman mourns former roommate who died in Afriland Towers fire, remembers their last meeting

Woman mourns former roommate who died in Afriland Towers fire, remembers their last meeting

People

11 months ago

A heartbroken lady mourned her former roommate, who died in the Afriland Towers fire in Lagos. Many were moved to tears as she opened up about their last meeting

Drama as Mandy Kiss slams GWR organisers for not approving her '100 men in one day' attempt

Drama as Mandy Kiss slams GWR organisers for not approving her '100 men in one day' attempt

Celebrities

11 months ago

Social media influencer Mandy Kiss lashed out at Guinness World Records after her '100 men for 24 hours' attempt was rejected, sparking controversy online.

Woman shows how her husband and friends entertained her after eating: “Wetin you give them eat?”

Woman shows how her husband and friends entertained her after eating: “Wetin you give them eat?”

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A Nigerian woman showed how her husband and his friends entertained her with dance moves. She stated that they had just eaten. The video amused many.

“Death no try”: Lady goes viral on her sign-out day as she remembers late father, heartwarming video trends

“Death no try”: Lady goes viral on her sign-out day as she remembers late father, heartwarming video trends

People

11 months ago

A Nigerian lady went viral as she honored her late father on her sign-out day, sharing an emotional video that captured hearts and celebrated his memory.

Naira appreciates as Nigerian billionaire predicts new dollar exchange rate by December

Naira appreciates as Nigerian billionaire predicts new dollar exchange rate by December

Money

11 months ago

The naira has appreciated in official and black markets, reaching a 15-month high as CBN interventions, Rabiu’s forecast, and rising reserves boosted confidence.

Drama as Cardi B spends $13,000 on diamond backside crack piercing, loses jewel in toilet

Drama as Cardi B spends $13,000 on diamond backside crack piercing, loses jewel in toilet

Music

11 months ago

Cardi B has stated that she has a piercing on her big back side and spent $13000 to get a diamond which she put on it. However, he lost the gem in the toilet

Burna Boy names Fuji icon Saheed Osupa as music GOAT on global stage, singer reacts, video trends

Burna Boy names Fuji icon Saheed Osupa as music GOAT on global stage, singer reacts, video trends

Celebrities

11 months ago

Burna Boy named Saheed Osupa as his Greatest of All Time (GOAT) singer in a conversation with Roger Federer, sparking global praise for Fuji music.

"I'm supposed to be married": Nigerian shares emotional real-life story, sparks sympathy

"I'm supposed to be married": Nigerian shares emotional real-life story, sparks sympathy

People

11 months ago

A Nigerian man with 2 degrees shares his emotional real-life story, revealing struggles, unfulfilled dreams, and life challenges that spark sympathy online.

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