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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

Lady rolls on floor as she receives appointment letter for dream job 18 years after graduation

Lady rolls on floor as she receives appointment letter for dream job 18 years after graduation

People

a year ago

Nepal prime minister resigns amid deadly anti-corruption protests

Nepal prime minister resigns amid deadly anti-corruption protests

World

a year ago

Lady behind “nothing beats a Jet2 holiday” voice speaks, shares exciting details about viral sound

Lady behind “nothing beats a Jet2 holiday” voice speaks, shares exciting details about viral sound

People

a year ago

Banks warn customers of 2 new methods used to hack into accounts as scammers steal N10bn

Banks warn customers of 2 new methods used to hack into accounts as scammers steal N10bn

Money

a year ago

Wike’s aide blows hot over Tambuwal’s comment: What a betrayal"

Wike’s aide blows hot over Tambuwal’s comment: What a betrayal"

Politics

a year ago

Nigerians demand further review of primary, JSS, SSS curriculum, list new subject areas

Nigerians demand further review of primary, JSS, SSS curriculum, list new subject areas

Education

a year ago

“Not a real place”: Singer Fola recounts unpleasant experience as first-timer in Lagos

“Not a real place”: Singer Fola recounts unpleasant experience as first-timer in Lagos

Celebrities

a year ago

In a recent chat, Afrobeats star, Fola, revealed that he was arrested and forced to spend his very first night in Lagos city inside a police cell.

Congratulations, criticisms as GehGeh acquires brand new Mercedes-Benz: "TikTok funds"

Celebrities

a year ago

GehGeh’s recent purchase of a Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon has ignited debates, with fans questioning if he practices what he preaches about financial habits.

Drama as Kaduna councillor appoints 18 special advisers, gives reason

Drama as Kaduna councillor appoints 18 special advisers, gives reason

Politics

a year ago

A councillor Kaduna state, Sunusi Hashim, has appointed 18 aides to support his grassroots administration. He made a fresh vow to Governor Uba Sani's administration.

Civil Defence official shot dead inside hotel in Abuja

Civil Defence official shot dead inside hotel in Abuja

Nigeria

a year ago

NSCDC officer DSP Adama Adekunle Emmanuel was shot dead in Abuja. Family alleges foul play and demands justice as conflicting reports emerge from colleagues.

Guyanese influencer, Lola Doll, lands in hospital following gunman attack

Guyanese influencer, Lola Doll, lands in hospital following gunman attack

Celebrities

a year ago

Guyanese social media star Lola Doll is in critical condition after being shot multiple times by a gunman outside her home in Georgetown. Police seek public help

Myths, facts about 5% fossil fuel tax as FG exempts 3 products

Myths, facts about 5% fossil fuel tax as FG exempts 3 products

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian government has introduced 5% surcharge on petrol and diesel, leading to debate. However, a tax expert, Aderonke Atoyebi, explains the myths and facts.

“I saw shege with women”: Actor Bucci Franklin opens up on growing up without a father

“I saw shege with women”: Actor Bucci Franklin opens up on growing up without a father

Celebrities

a year ago

Nollywood actor Bucci Franklin has shared an emotional account of how growing up without a father figure shaped his life and made him a womaniser.

Cardi B celebrates third child blossom with heartfelt message as she turns one: "You light me up"

Cardi B celebrates third child blossom with heartfelt message as she turns one: "You light me up"

Celebrities

a year ago

American rapper Cardi B marks the first year of her third child, Blossom, with a beautiful online message while also wishing Wave a belated happy birthday.

Abuja: Mystery as decomposed body found at car park near national assembly, photo of scene trends

Abuja: Mystery as decomposed body found at car park near national assembly, photo of scene trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Mystery has been noted in the FCT, Abuja, as a decomposed body was found at a car park near the Nigerian national assembly (NASS) on Sunday, September 7.

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