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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

World War III: Fani-Kayode warns Donald Trump as Israel attacks Iran

World War III: Fani-Kayode warns Donald Trump as Israel attacks Iran

Nigeria

a year ago

“Mixed race?”: Chika Ike finally flaunts her newborn after months of paternity controversy

“Mixed race?”: Chika Ike finally flaunts her newborn after months of paternity controversy

Movies

a year ago

Indian man who survived Air India plane crash attends his brother's emotional funeral in Diu

Indian man who survived Air India plane crash attends his brother's emotional funeral in Diu

People

a year ago

Tinubu vs Shettima: Second insider speaks on alleged rift, says "no relationship is 100%"

Tinubu vs Shettima: Second insider speaks on alleged rift, says "no relationship is 100%"

Politics

a year ago

University professor speaks on possible cause of Air India plane crash that killed hundreds of people

University professor speaks on possible cause of Air India plane crash that killed hundreds of people

Asia

a year ago

Singer Flavour shares how PSquare inspired him to become a musician, video trends: “Motivation”

Singer Flavour shares how PSquare inspired him to become a musician, video trends: “Motivation”

Celebrities

a year ago

Air India takes action on its social media pages to mourn 241 people who died in plane crash

Air India takes action on its social media pages to mourn 241 people who died in plane crash

People

a year ago

Air India has mourned 241 victims of the June 12 plane crash by making major changes to its social media pages. The change is believed to reflect mourning.

Tosin Silverdam questions God about his big backside and small organ, says “Wetin I wan use am do?”

Tosin Silverdam questions God about his big backside and small organ, says “Wetin I wan use am do?”

Celebrities

a year ago

Nigerian celebrity blogger, Tosin Silverdam, has cried out to God about his big backside and small organ in a social media post. Netizens reacted.

Mercy Aigbe and ex-husband reunite to mark son Juwon’s 15th birthday, photos trend: “Handsome boy”

Mercy Aigbe and ex-husband reunite to mark son Juwon’s 15th birthday, photos trend: “Handsome boy”

Celebrities

a year ago

Nollywood actress Mercy Aigbe and her ex-husband Lanre Gentry celebrated their son Juwon's 15th birthday in style on social media. Netizens reacted.

Experts share likely cause of Air India crash as pilot’s last words surface

Experts share likely cause of Air India crash as pilot’s last words surface

Industry

a year ago

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has kicked off investigation into the possible causes of india air crash as professors share insights.

Air India: Man shares last conversation with only daughter shortly before she died in plane Crash

Air India: Man shares last conversation with only daughter shortly before she died in plane Crash

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A 24-year-old woman who had travelled to India to visit her parents, tragically died in the Air India crash. Her father released her final promise to him.

Actor Alapini Osa regrets campaigning for Tinubu, blasts Seyi: "We thought our messiah had come"

Actor Alapini Osa regrets campaigning for Tinubu, blasts Seyi: "We thought our messiah had come"

Nollywood

a year ago

Alapini Osa has expresseed regret over supporting President Tinubu during the 2023 election, criticising the lack of recognition and accusing Seyi Tinubu of neglect.

Warri Pikin finally showcases her bare baby bump as she reacts to suspicions about her pregnancy

Warri Pikin finally showcases her bare baby bump as she reacts to suspicions about her pregnancy

Celebrities

a year ago

Nigerian comedian Real Warri Pikin has reacted to the suspicions about her pregnancy after she shared her baby bump online. Netizens reacted to her new move.

VeryDarkMan extends job offer to Benue state official suspended for participating in protest

VeryDarkMan extends job offer to Benue state official suspended for participating in protest

Celebrities

a year ago

VeryDarkMan has offered a job to suspended Benue State Chief Press Secretary Lubem Terkula, following his participation in an anti-killing protest.

“Iyabo Ojo’s children’s pictures were taken to native doctor”: Lizzy Anjorin’s alleged bestie claims in video

“Iyabo Ojo’s children’s pictures were taken to native doctor”: Lizzy Anjorin’s alleged bestie claims in video

Celebrities

a year ago

Actress Lizzy Anjorin has been called out by her alleged best friend, who claimed that they both took the pictures of Iyabo Ojo’s children to a native doctor.

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