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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

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Drama as man claims he dated Priscilla for 5 yrs, allegedly donated kidney to her, sparks outrage

Drama as man claims he dated Priscilla for 5 yrs, allegedly donated kidney to her, sparks outrage

Nollywood

a year ago

New world discovered on solar system’s edge as scientists share insights into findings

New world discovered on solar system’s edge as scientists share insights into findings

World

a year ago

How Buhari defended saying "Jesus Christ of Nazareth", video trends

How Buhari defended saying "Jesus Christ of Nazareth", video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Guinea-Bissau president, other African leaders who attended Buhari's Burial, full list emerges

Guinea-Bissau president, other African leaders who attended Buhari's Burial, full list emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Breaking: Court gives final judgment on Fayose vs EFCC

Breaking: Court gives final judgment on Fayose vs EFCC

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian lady in Canada begs for job after nearly two years of unemployment, video sparks reactions

Nigerian lady in Canada begs for job after nearly two years of unemployment, video sparks reactions

People

a year ago

FG releases link to apply for recruitment in 4 agencies

FG releases link to apply for recruitment in 4 agencies

Economy

a year ago

The federal government, through the Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board (CDCFIB), is set to recruit qualified Nigerians into service.

Air India: Man who lost 3 relatives in plane crash says investigation report is “wrong”, shares why

Air India: Man who lost 3 relatives in plane crash says investigation report is “wrong”, shares why

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A heartbroken Indian man, Ameen Siddiqui, who lost 3 relatives in the Air India plane crash, described the preliminary investigation report as a cover-up.

Buhari's scorecard: Inflation, fuel price, 6 other indices showing how Nigeria fared in 8 years

Buhari's scorecard: Inflation, fuel price, 6 other indices showing how Nigeria fared in 8 years

Economy

a year ago

Eulogies are pouring in for Nigeria's former president Muhammadu Buhari, but how true are they? This is what the economic indicators say about his 8 years in office.

Aliko Dangote criticises Africa’s over-reliance on imported petroleum products

Aliko Dangote criticises Africa’s over-reliance on imported petroleum products

Energy

a year ago

Aliko Dangote urges wealthy Nigerians and African entrepreneurs to invest domestically, emphasizing the importance of local investments for economic independence.

Another 27,701 Nigerian workers switch PFAs as PenCom disburses N1.64 trillion to retirees

Another 27,701 Nigerian workers switch PFAs as PenCom disburses N1.64 trillion to retirees

Economy

a year ago

The PenCom transfer window was introduced in 2021 to allow workers and retirees the flexibility of choosing another Pension Fund Administrator if they desire.

Man laments as girlfriend he caught cheating marries 1 month after breakup, shares unexpected twist

Man laments as girlfriend he caught cheating marries 1 month after breakup, shares unexpected twist

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A man who caught his ex-girlfriend cheating on him shared how she got married one month after their breakup. He opened up on what he found out after her marriage.

Adieu Buhari: A man of conviction and unbending integrity by Chionye Hencs Odiaka

Adieu Buhari: A man of conviction and unbending integrity by Chionye Hencs Odiaka

Opinion

a year ago

Buhari’s legacy of moral discipline lives on as former CPC candidate Chionye Hencs Odiaka shares how the late Nigerian leader influenced his political vision.

Customer amazed as hair vendor refunds part payment after price reduced due to dollar exchange rate

Customer amazed as hair vendor refunds part payment after price reduced due to dollar exchange rate

People

a year ago

A woman bought four bundles of French curls from an online vendor and paid the previous amount. She was amazed after the vendor refunded her over new dollar rate.

Air India: Woman who lost husband in plane crash asks 2 touching questions about investigation

Air India: Woman who lost husband in plane crash asks 2 touching questions about investigation

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Shweta Parihar, a heartbroken woman, questions the investigation into her husband's death in the Air India plane crash. She also shared her son's reaction.

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