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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.

6423 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

“Psquare’s fight is spiritual”: Singer Bracket speaks on relationship with Afrobeats stars

“Psquare’s fight is spiritual”: Singer Bracket speaks on relationship with Afrobeats stars

Celebrities

a year ago

Lawyer explains it's illegal to deduct lateness fees from workers' salaries

Lawyer explains it's illegal to deduct lateness fees from workers' salaries

People

a year ago

Sanku's last video on death, heaven and hell trends: "He knew he was going to die"

Sanku's last video on death, heaven and hell trends: "He knew he was going to die"

Celebrities

a year ago

2027 election: Analyst reacts as El-Rufai mentions why Tinubu won't make top 2, “No magic”

2027 election: Analyst reacts as El-Rufai mentions why Tinubu won't make top 2, “No magic”

Politics

a year ago

NIPOST announces compulsory N122k charges for shipments to US

NIPOST announces compulsory N122k charges for shipments to US

Maritime

a year ago

Beyond big business: What Nigeria’s new tax law means for SMEs

Beyond big business: What Nigeria’s new tax law means for SMEs

Opinion

a year ago

Drama as Wizkid kicks fan's phone during performance: "He show am Davido picture"

Drama as Wizkid kicks fan's phone during performance: "He show am Davido picture"

Celebrities

a year ago

A viral video shows Wizkid kicking a fan's phone during a live performance, sparking mixed reactions. While some defend the singer, others criticised him.

Man cancels wedding after seeing fiancée’s father washing plates when he visited home, people react

Man cancels wedding after seeing fiancée’s father washing plates when he visited home, people react

People

a year ago

A man reportedly cancelled his wedding after seeing his fiancée’s father washing plates when he visited him. The girl's mother's reaction caught people's talking.

Radiogad loses IG page, Deeone taunts him, copies his concept: “Failed propaganda backfired”

Radiogad loses IG page, Deeone taunts him, copies his concept: “Failed propaganda backfired”

Celebrities

a year ago

Deeone has made a video to taunt Deeone over his disappearance from the social media. He said that he will take over his concept if he does not come back.

Dangerous landslide in Sudan kills 1000 people with only one survivor

Dangerous landslide in Sudan kills 1000 people with only one survivor

World

a year ago

A deadly landslide in Sudan’s Marra Mountains kills hundreds, with only one survivor. Aid efforts face major challenges amid ongoing civil war and displacement.

"God should preserve Burna Boy": Prophet Boma calls for prayers after sharing scary prophecy about singer

"God should preserve Burna Boy": Prophet Boma calls for prayers after sharing scary prophecy about singer

Celebrities

a year ago

In a recent video, Prophet Abel Boma shared a disturbing vision of Burna Boy being attacked on stage. The clergyman called for prayers for the Afrobeats star.

Filling stations announce new CNG pump prices closer to petrol cost

Filling stations announce new CNG pump prices closer to petrol cost

Energy

a year ago

Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) pump prices have surged to as high as N500 per SCM, narrowing cost advantages over petrol despite government expansion plans.

The death of Phyna’s sister by a Dangote truck: Any legal remedy for the bereaved family?

The death of Phyna’s sister by a Dangote truck: Any legal remedy for the bereaved family?

Opinion

a year ago

Can Nigeria’s fatal accident laws truly help grieving families? David Bassey Antia weighs the legal options after a Dangote truck killed Phyna’s sister Ruth.

Yul Edochie ignites marriage crisis rumours with emotional quote, peeps react: “Carry ur challenges”

Yul Edochie ignites marriage crisis rumours with emotional quote, peeps react: “Carry ur challenges”

Celebrities

a year ago

Yul Edochie trended online as he shared an emotional post about marriage, days after viral reports emerged that he was fighting with his second wife.

“End insecurity not voices of opposition,” El-Rufai fires back at Tinubu's govt, Ribadu

“End insecurity not voices of opposition,” El-Rufai fires back at Tinubu's govt, Ribadu

Nigeria

a year ago

Nasir El-Rufai has urged FG to address rising insecurity rather than focus on silencing the voice of the opposition amid allegations of ransom payment to bandits.

James Ojo