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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

VDM hits back at Davido over singer’s reaction, spits tiger nut to taunt him, clip trends

VDM hits back at Davido over singer’s reaction, spits tiger nut to taunt him, clip trends

Music

a year ago

UNN best graduating student wins UK commonwealth scholarship worth N69 million, people react

UNN best graduating student wins UK commonwealth scholarship worth N69 million, people react

People

a year ago

“Davido’s influence”: Bright Chimezie signs deal with Sony Music shortly after link up with OBO

“Davido’s influence”: Bright Chimezie signs deal with Sony Music shortly after link up with OBO

Celebrities

a year ago

India tops list of Nigeria's customers as NNPC sells N13 trillion worth of crude oil

India tops list of Nigeria's customers as NNPC sells N13 trillion worth of crude oil

Economy

a year ago

MultiChoice to begin sports-only package for DStv after losing millions of subscribers, details emerge

MultiChoice to begin sports-only package for DStv after losing millions of subscribers, details emerge

Economy

a year ago

Dbanj opens up on American singer Marc Anthony recreating his Oliver Twist song without clearing it with him

Dbanj opens up on American singer Marc Anthony recreating his Oliver Twist song without clearing it with him

Music

a year ago

Final photo of couple and their 3 child who died in Air India plane crash while relocating to London

Final photo of couple and their 3 child who died in Air India plane crash while relocating to London

People

a year ago

A man who returned to India from the UK to carry his family has died with them in the ill-fated plane which crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on board.

Photos and details of people who died in Air India aeroplane crash released as families mourn

Photos and details of people who died in Air India aeroplane crash released as families mourn

People

a year ago

The photos of some victims who died in the tragic Air India aircraft have been made public as many of their families mourned them and shared details about them.

Expert lists safest seats in plane after Air India crash that killed 241 people, left one survivor

Expert lists safest seats in plane after Air India crash that killed 241 people, left one survivor

World

a year ago

London-bound Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 241. One survivor confirmed. Authorities investigate as Tata Group pledges support for victims' families.

Wizkid's elder sister, Yetunde, spotted with singer's daughter Morayo, fans drool: "They are cute"

Wizkid's elder sister, Yetunde, spotted with singer's daughter Morayo, fans drool: "They are cute"

Music

a year ago

A picture of Wizkid's elder sister Yetunde and the singer's daughter Morayo has surfaced online, and fans are excited to see the two of them together.

Last surviving twin rescued and trained by Mary Slessor in Abia dies at 115

Last surviving twin rescued and trained by Mary Slessor in Abia dies at 115

People

a year ago

The last surviving twin, who was rescued by Mary Slessor, a Scottish missionary, has died. The aged woman, Madam Malinda Mgbafor Okereke, died at 115.

Air India: Man who survived London-bound plane crash that killed 241 people speaks for first time

Air India: Man who survived London-bound plane crash that killed 241 people speaks for first time

World

a year ago

London-bound Air India flight crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 241. One survivor confirmed. Authorities investigate as Tata Group pledges support for victims' families.

FG activates policy to reclaim 15 oil wells from operators, reasons emerge

FG activates policy to reclaim 15 oil wells from operators, reasons emerge

Energy

a year ago

The federal government has long announced the drill or drop policy months ago and has sent several reminders. Now, about 40 operators are set to lose their assets.

Petrol imported into Nigeria drops as dealers announce new fuel price

Petrol imported into Nigeria drops as dealers announce new fuel price

Industry

a year ago

Nigeria’s petrol imports dropped by 54% in Q1 2025, thanks to increased local production from the Dangote Refinery, reducing the country’s reliance on foreign fuel.

Reactions as Pastor Oyakhilome mentions "serious curse" on those criticising men of God

Reactions as Pastor Oyakhilome mentions "serious curse" on those criticising men of God

Nigeria

a year ago

Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, the general overseer of the Christ Embassy Church, also known as Believers' Loveworld, has unveiled curses on those criticising clerics.

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