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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

US approves $32.5 million to combat hunger in Nigeria, mentions those who will benefit

US approves $32.5 million to combat hunger in Nigeria, mentions those who will benefit

Nigeria

a year ago

FG announces successful candidates for 2025 overseas scholarship scheme, releases list

FG announces successful candidates for 2025 overseas scholarship scheme, releases list

Education

a year ago

2 Nigerian banks to become one, Obasanjo, 4 other directors to pocket bulk of N37bn payout

2 Nigerian banks to become one, Obasanjo, 4 other directors to pocket bulk of N37bn payout

Money

a year ago

Iyabo Ojo celebrates Paulo's granddaughter at 1 with heartfelt post: "Glamma loves you so much"

Iyabo Ojo celebrates Paulo's granddaughter at 1 with heartfelt post: "Glamma loves you so much"

Celebrities

a year ago

NYSC announces online registration for 2025 batch B stream II, releases timetable

NYSC announces online registration for 2025 batch B stream II, releases timetable

Education

a year ago

Kolu strikes cosy poses with pretty lady, netizens react: "How he take bag am?"

Kolu strikes cosy poses with pretty lady, netizens react: "How he take bag am?"

Celebrities

a year ago

Who owns your WhatsApp, Facebook, or bitcoin when you die? Nigerian lawyer explains, shares process

Who owns your WhatsApp, Facebook, or bitcoin when you die? Nigerian lawyer explains, shares process

People

a year ago

A Nigerian lawyer explained how people can determine who controls their social media accounts and bitcoin when they pass away. What she said sparked reactions.

Panic as BBNaija's Mbadiwe twins declare elder brother Odera missing for 4 days: "Last seen in VI"

Panic as BBNaija's Mbadiwe twins declare elder brother Odera missing for 4 days: "Last seen in VI"

Celebrities

a year ago

The Mbadiwe family is searching for Odera, their elder brother, who has been missing since September 1, 2025. The twins are calling for help from the public.

Lawyer responds to May Edochie’s cease-and-desist letter, N1 billion demand: "I give her one week"

Lawyer responds to May Edochie’s cease-and-desist letter, N1 billion demand: "I give her one week"

Celebrities

a year ago

A lawyer Emeka Ugwuonye has responded to May Edochie’s cease-and-desist letter, denies rumours of a lawsuit, and claimed he’s been subjected to online bullying.

Why FG introduced AI, coding, others into new subjects for primary and secondary schools

Why FG introduced AI, coding, others into new subjects for primary and secondary schools

Education

a year ago

Nigeria updates school curriculum to include AI, coding, and digital literacy, aiming to equip students with future-ready skills for a tech-driven economy.

Actress Fari Elysian in pain as she loses father: "God got you"

Actress Fari Elysian in pain as she loses father: "God got you"

Celebrities

a year ago

Actress Fari Elysian announces the heartbreaking loss of her father in an emotional Instagram post, sharing poignant images and videos that capture her grief.

Junior Pope's widow shares video from father-in-law's burial: "I pray for strength to keep pushing"

Junior Pope's widow shares video from father-in-law's burial: "I pray for strength to keep pushing"

Celebrities

a year ago

Jennifer Odonwodo has shared video from the burial ceremony of her late father-in-law, who passed on few months ago. She shared the questions her children asked her.

Chioma Good Hair lauds Priscy Ojo on her mothering qualities: "She's a natural, she's transformed"

Chioma Good Hair lauds Priscy Ojo on her mothering qualities: "She's a natural, she's transformed"

Celebrities

a year ago

Chioma Good Hair's visit to Priscilla Ojo in Canada brings heartwarming moments, with Chioma praising Priscilla’s transformation into a natural mother.

Tinubu: Report unveils actual reason president reversed new appointments at NTA

Tinubu: Report unveils actual reason president reversed new appointments at NTA

Nigeria

a year ago

A new report has unveiled the actual reason President Bola Ahmed Tinubu reversed the new appointments at the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA).

"Not scared to be a dad anymore": Peller hints readiness to impregnate Jarvis after buying new house

"Not scared to be a dad anymore": Peller hints readiness to impregnate Jarvis after buying new house

Celebrities

a year ago

TikToker Peller’s candid statement about fatherhood and his new mansion has caused a stir, with online users sharing their thoughts on his next steps.

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