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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.

6451 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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China flood crisis: More than 30 confirmed dead amid heavy rains

China flood crisis: More than 30 confirmed dead amid heavy rains

Nigeria

a year ago

“Sabi girl signed slave contract?”Ayra Starr breaks silence on viral roc Nation Deal rumours

“Sabi girl signed slave contract?”Ayra Starr breaks silence on viral roc Nation Deal rumours

Celebrities

a year ago

UK announces new visa for Nigerians relocating for work, study

UK announces new visa for Nigerians relocating for work, study

Industry

a year ago

“Lagos does not belong to Yorubas”: Charly Boy shares bold opinion on who truly owns the city

“Lagos does not belong to Yorubas”: Charly Boy shares bold opinion on who truly owns the city

Celebrities

a year ago

Mohbad: VDM shares video of Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh taunting late singer while searching for casket

Mohbad: VDM shares video of Iyabo Ojo, Tonto Dikeh taunting late singer while searching for casket

Nollywood

a year ago

Tinubu cautioned on appointment in "pluralistic Nigeria"

Tinubu cautioned on appointment in "pluralistic Nigeria"

Nigeria

a year ago

Just in: Peter Obi asked to pull out of 2027 presidential race, reason, other details emerge

Just in: Peter Obi asked to pull out of 2027 presidential race, reason, other details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Ex-lawmaker Jude Idimogu urged Peter Obi to drop his 2027 bid and support Tinubu, saying Southern unity was key and opposition lacked strong candidates.

“Important notice,” APC-led state begins recruitment into civil service, shares portal

“Important notice,” APC-led state begins recruitment into civil service, shares portal

Politics

a year ago

An APC-controlled state has begun recruitment into its civil service. It shared a portal to apply, and also mentioned the number of people it will recruit.

Portable links up with Zubby Michael, shares how much he wants to fight VDM: "The money too small"

Portable links up with Zubby Michael, shares how much he wants to fight VDM: "The money too small"

Music

a year ago

Portable has shared a video of him linking up with Zubby Michael as he shared the amount of billions he will collect to beat Verydarkman. He called him new name.

Kano residents outraged over sexual harassment of young girls during school candy celebrations

Kano residents outraged over sexual harassment of young girls during school candy celebrations

Education

a year ago

"Kano State residents condemn disturbing trend of teenage boys molesting girls during school signout celebrations. Parents demand actions to curb sexual harassment.

Nigerian lady shares observation about Priscilla Ojo's baby bump, her words draw attention online

Nigerian lady shares observation about Priscilla Ojo's baby bump, her words draw attention online

People

a year ago

A trending post making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady shared her thoughts about Priscilla Ojo's baby bump. Netizens reacted.

Many feared dead as severe flood hits Adamawa state

Many feared dead as severe flood hits Adamawa state

Nigeria

a year ago

Adamawa State hit by severe floods, claiming lives & displacing residents. Deputy Governor Prof Kaletapwa Farauta cites poor drainage & climate change as causes.

Mohbad: VDM shares how Iyabo, Tonto, others deceived public, posts WhatsApp chat, "They didn't care"

Mohbad: VDM shares how Iyabo, Tonto, others deceived public, posts WhatsApp chat, "They didn't care"

Celebrities

a year ago

Verydarkman has shared part of the WhatsApp chat between Iyabo Ojo, Tonto, Davido's aide and others. He claimed they deceived the public about their intention.

2027 election: "Overfeeding Nigerians," Peter Obi blasts Tinubu in fresh statement

2027 election: "Overfeeding Nigerians," Peter Obi blasts Tinubu in fresh statement

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, Peter Obi has criticised President Bola Tinubu. Obi shared his thoughts on the state of the nation on Monday, July 28.

Charly Boy, Badoo Bus Stop: Falana fumes over renaming of streets in Lagos, 'illegal'

Charly Boy, Badoo Bus Stop: Falana fumes over renaming of streets in Lagos, 'illegal'

Nigeria

a year ago

Femi Falana (SAN) has condemned the recent renaming of streets and bus stops in Lagos state, southwest Nigeria. Charly Boy Bus-Stop in Bariga was named Badoo.

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