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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.

6496 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Jojo of Lele links up with VDM's brother, blushes as he calls her name, clip trends: "My-In-Law"

Jojo of Lele links up with VDM's brother, blushes as he calls her name, clip trends: "My-In-Law"

Celebrities

a year ago

Buhari: Heartbroken man shares what made him cry while watching ex-president’s burial, people react

Buhari: Heartbroken man shares what made him cry while watching ex-president’s burial, people react

People

a year ago

FG sets 8,500MW power supply target for December 2026 after surpassing 6,000MW

FG sets 8,500MW power supply target for December 2026 after surpassing 6,000MW

Economy

a year ago

Big win for CBN as naira to dollar exchange rate gap in official, black market closes to N5

Big win for CBN as naira to dollar exchange rate gap in official, black market closes to N5

Business and Economy

a year ago

Mohbad: VDM says Ksolo has been arrested over case, shares details, "Imole's spirit is very strong"

Mohbad: VDM says Ksolo has been arrested over case, shares details, "Imole's spirit is very strong"

Music

a year ago

‘None of them will step aside’: Analyst shares 3 flaws in ADC coalition’s 2027 game plan

‘None of them will step aside’: Analyst shares 3 flaws in ADC coalition’s 2027 game plan

Politics

a year ago

Otedola retains largest shareholder title at First Bank as Otudeko exits, dumps 10.43 billion shares

Otedola retains largest shareholder title at First Bank as Otudeko exits, dumps 10.43 billion shares

Economy

a year ago

After buying additional 4.7 billion shares 2 years ago, Otudeko has sold all 10.4 billion shares in First Bank HoldCo, making way for another majority shareholder.

Lady who called boyfriend at midnight to see his face reacts as he shows up at her home, posts video

Lady who called boyfriend at midnight to see his face reacts as he shows up at her home, posts video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Nigerian lady celebrated her boyfriend, who showed up at her house at midnight after she had asked to see his face. She shared a video of him at her place.

Cleric releases prophecy on Nigerian presidency, "there is going to be a strong move"

Cleric releases prophecy on Nigerian presidency, "there is going to be a strong move"

Politics

a year ago

A prominent cleric has released a prophecy on the APC presidency. The outspoken prophet issued a 'prophetic message' in a video sighted by Legit.ng.

Nigerians fear fish import ban as FG targets $800m reduction with new investments

Nigerians fear fish import ban as FG targets $800m reduction with new investments

Industry

a year ago

The Nigerian government is committed to boosting domestic fish production, reducing imports, and empowering youth and women in the aquaculture sector for growth.

Air India: Cousin of 2 sisters who died in plane crash rejects investigation report, shares why

Air India: Cousin of 2 sisters who died in plane crash rejects investigation report, shares why

People

a year ago

An Indian man was heartbroken after losing two relatives in the Air India plane crash and voiced his dissatisfaction with the preliminary investigation report.

American Idol mourns member, Robin Kaye, and husband murdered in their home: "She was a cornerstone"

American Idol mourns member, Robin Kaye, and husband murdered in their home: "She was a cornerstone"

Celebrities

a year ago

Robin Kaye and her husband, Thomas Deluca have been murdered in their home as American Idol mourns their demise. The killer jumped the fence after the act.

FG temporarily halts recruitment portal, announces new date of resumption

FG temporarily halts recruitment portal, announces new date of resumption

Nigeria

a year ago

CDCFIB suspends recruitment portal until July 21, 2025 to enhance system efficiency and ensure a fair, transparent application process for paramilitary roles.

2 Nigerian airlines announce new job openings for SSCE, BSC, HND holders

2 Nigerian airlines announce new job openings for SSCE, BSC, HND holders

Industry

a year ago

Three Nigerian aviation companies, including United Nigeria Airlines, have announced job openings for qualified Nigerians for SSCE, BSC, and HND holders.

Buhari: Man shares observation about governor who wept openly at ex-president’s burial, posts photos

Buhari: Man shares observation about governor who wept openly at ex-president’s burial, posts photos

People

a year ago

A Nigerian man noticed the emotional reaction of a state governor at the burial of former President Muhammadu Buhari, which took place on Tuesday, July 15.

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