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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.

6438 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Nigerian man who married white woman says wedding costs less than N300,000, gives expenses breakdown

Nigerian man who married white woman says wedding costs less than N300,000, gives expenses breakdown

Wedding

a year ago

Just In: Nigerian Army mentions reason for increased bandit attacks, killings nationwide

Just In: Nigerian Army mentions reason for increased bandit attacks, killings nationwide

Nigeria

a year ago

NNPC reports sharp decline in profit after tax amid rising expenses

NNPC reports sharp decline in profit after tax amid rising expenses

Industry

a year ago

Fabian Adibe: Etinosa Idemudia slams Uriel Oputa for accusing colleagues of neglecting actor

Fabian Adibe: Etinosa Idemudia slams Uriel Oputa for accusing colleagues of neglecting actor

Nollywood

a year ago

US suspends work visas for Nigerian truck drivers, others, gives reasons

US suspends work visas for Nigerian truck drivers, others, gives reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

Jubilation as Japan announces special visa for Nigerians after Tinubu's visit

Jubilation as Japan announces special visa for Nigerians after Tinubu's visit

Nigeria

a year ago

Jay-Z sets untouchable feat, becomes world’s richest musician, Forbes shares his net worth

Jay-Z sets untouchable feat, becomes world’s richest musician, Forbes shares his net worth

Celebrities

a year ago

According to the luxury magazine Forbes, American rap legend Jay-Z has officially become the world’s richest musician with a net worth of $2.5 billion.

How I was mocked for my albinism during campaigns, Akwa-Ibom gov narrates ordeal

How I was mocked for my albinism during campaigns, Akwa-Ibom gov narrates ordeal

Politics

a year ago

Akwa-Ibom Gov Umo Eno shares experience facing mockery & rejection due to albinism during 2023 campaigns. Highlights stigma faced by people with albinism in society.

Tolanibaj shares reason ex-housemates shunned BBNaija reunion, Mercy Eke reacts, names her price

Tolanibaj shares reason ex-housemates shunned BBNaija reunion, Mercy Eke reacts, names her price

TV Shows

a year ago

Tolanibaj has shares reason many ex-housemates shied away from joining the BBN All Stars reunion party a few years ago. Mercy Eke reacted and stated what she wants.

After 4 days of losses, naira appreciates at official market

After 4 days of losses, naira appreciates at official market

Money

a year ago

The naira appreciated at the official market, with analysts citing Central Bank of Nigeria interventions, improved dollar liquidity, and rising foreign inflows.

Lady sends touching open letter to Geh Geh, gives him reasons he should stop his teachings

Lady sends touching open letter to Geh Geh, gives him reasons he should stop his teachings

Family and Relationships

a year ago

The open letter a lady sent to Geh Geh is trending on social media. In the letter, she begged the social media personality to stop his teachings for men.

Davido speaks on using late son's pics on his wedding cufflinks: "No one should lose loved ones"

Davido speaks on using late son's pics on his wedding cufflinks: "No one should lose loved ones"

Music

a year ago

Davido has spoken about the loss of his first son, Ifeanyi, and the reason he used his pictures on his wedding cufflinks. He said using it brought him peace.

Burna Boy opens up on what he could have been if music failed, his confession intrigues fans

Burna Boy opens up on what he could have been if music failed, his confession intrigues fans

Celebrities

a year ago

Nigeria’s Grammy award-winning Burna Boy, in a recent interview, has opened up about what his other career alternative would have been if he were not doing music.

FG confirms 13.5m accounts of Nigerians deleted across TikTok, Microsoft, Google

FG confirms 13.5m accounts of Nigerians deleted across TikTok, Microsoft, Google

Technology

a year ago

The Nigeran government has confirmed that about 13,5 million accounts of Nigerians on TikTok, Google, and Microsoft and over 58,000 contents removed.

Kano: New twist as Hisbah announces mass wedding plan for repentant thugs

Kano: New twist as Hisbah announces mass wedding plan for repentant thugs

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano Hisbah is plannning a mass wedding for 1,000 repentant thugs to promote peace and reintegration. The move has sparked mixed reactions among residents.

James Ojo