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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

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Nurse who lost her favourite patient visits his corpse in mortuary, posts what she saw, video trends

Nurse who lost her favourite patient visits his corpse in mortuary, posts what she saw, video trends

People

a year ago

Dangote refinery announces new petrol prices after reaching agreement with NUPENG

Dangote refinery announces new petrol prices after reaching agreement with NUPENG

Energy

a year ago

Lady who saved over N300k via Opay and Palmpay Spend & Save shows interest she got from both apps

Lady who saved over N300k via Opay and Palmpay Spend & Save shows interest she got from both apps

People

a year ago

US woman accused of registering her dog to vote, casting ballots twice

US woman accused of registering her dog to vote, casting ballots twice

US

a year ago

Trump distances himself from Israeli strike on Qatar, says it was planned only by Netanyahu

Trump distances himself from Israeli strike on Qatar, says it was planned only by Netanyahu

US

a year ago

Nigerian mother begs son to marry, advises him to have “2 girlfriends and test them,” shares tactics

Nigerian mother begs son to marry, advises him to have “2 girlfriends and test them,” shares tactics

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Anti-Tinubu coalition: Atiku makes 1 promise to Tambuwal, Buhari's ex-minister

Anti-Tinubu coalition: Atiku makes 1 promise to Tambuwal, Buhari's ex-minister

Politics

a year ago

Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president, has accused President Bola Tinubu of anti-democratic forces and made a strong promise Aminu Tambuwal and ex-minister.

Dangote leads as Nigeria’s second richest man loses over $500m in one day, gets new ranking

Dangote leads as Nigeria’s second richest man loses over $500m in one day, gets new ranking

Money

a year ago

The net worth of Nigeria’s richest men has changed, with Abdulsamad Rabiu recording the biggest decline, followed by Mike Adenuga and Femi Otedola.

Man who spent millions to build house for rent regrets as he fails to recoup his investment

Man who spent millions to build house for rent regrets as he fails to recoup his investment

People

a year ago

A young Nigerian man who lives abroad shared a video lamenting bitterly that he is not benefiting financially from the house he built for rental.

Annie Idibia & daughter Isabella jump on Hot Body challenge, sweet clip triggers emotional reactions

Annie Idibia & daughter Isabella jump on Hot Body challenge, sweet clip triggers emotional reactions

Celebrities

a year ago

Nigerian actress Annie Idibia and her first daughter Isabella share a heartwarming Hot Body challenge video, igniting smiles and comments from fans.

Petrol prices surge to N1,700/L as NUPENG strike shuts Dangote Refinery and depots nationwide

Petrol prices surge to N1,700/L as NUPENG strike shuts Dangote Refinery and depots nationwide

Energy

a year ago

The Industrial action by members of the Nigerian Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) has caused a sharp rise in petrol prices, hitting N1,700.

"When will this end?" Young lady weeps at work as her manager bullies her, calls her names

"When will this end?" Young lady weeps at work as her manager bullies her, calls her names

People

a year ago

A lady shared a video showing the moment she was weeping after her manager bullied her at work. She said her manager called her names that made her to weep.

Tunde Ednut ignites heated debate among fans after post about Chivido: "Even babies heard about it"

Tunde Ednut ignites heated debate among fans after post about Chivido: "Even babies heard about it"

Celebrities

a year ago

Nigerian blogger Tunde Ednut’s caption on ChiVidoMiami wedding video has sparked reactions, with fans debating which wedding is the hottest of 2025.

Apply now: Tech Policy Press 2026 fellowship offers Nigerians $10,000 stipend and global exposure

Apply now: Tech Policy Press 2026 fellowship offers Nigerians $10,000 stipend and global exposure

Industry

a year ago

Tech Policy Press has invited Nigerians to apply for its 2026 fellowship programme, which will expose them to global opportunities and financial freedom.

Full list of all 28 commercial banks in Nigeria, 2 set to shut down

Full list of all 28 commercial banks in Nigeria, 2 set to shut down

Money

a year ago

The number of commercial banks in Nigeria is set to reduce following the Central Bank of Nigeria drive to ensure banks meet its capital requirements before 2026.

James Ojo