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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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VDM continues calling out David Ibiyeomie after clergy told man not to wake up during service

VDM continues calling out David Ibiyeomie after clergy told man not to wake up during service

Celebrities

a year ago

UK-based man With 24/7 electricity laments as mother’s NEPA bill is more expensive than his

UK-based man With 24/7 electricity laments as mother’s NEPA bill is more expensive than his

People

a year ago

Judy Austin's mum's prayer for newborn as Yul Edochie makes money rain stirs concerns: "God forbid"

Judy Austin's mum's prayer for newborn as Yul Edochie makes money rain stirs concerns: "God forbid"

Nollywood

a year ago

Nigerian lady marries man who stole her phone number from her CV, sparks mixed reactions

Nigerian lady marries man who stole her phone number from her CV, sparks mixed reactions

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Oil marketer backs Dangote, confirms Nigeria's petrol prices are lower than neighbouring countries

Oil marketer backs Dangote, confirms Nigeria's petrol prices are lower than neighbouring countries

Energy

a year ago

FG speaks on new empowerment programme, mentions those who will benefit

FG speaks on new empowerment programme, mentions those who will benefit

Nigeria

a year ago

NYSC member visits mortuary to pay last respect to late father, salutes his remains in sad video

NYSC member visits mortuary to pay last respect to late father, salutes his remains in sad video

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A female corps member, visited her late father's body to bid him a final farewell. She cried as she saluted his remains, sparking reactions as video trended.

Change of institution: List of top Nigerian universities with high acceptance rates for JAMB/UTME

Change of institution: List of top Nigerian universities with high acceptance rates for JAMB/UTME

Education

a year ago

Discover Nigerian universities with high acceptance rates for JAMB Change of Institution. Boost your chances of admission with a flexible cut-off mark policy.

Lagos orders mandatory registration of hotels, beaches, others on newly launched platform

Lagos orders mandatory registration of hotels, beaches, others on newly launched platform

Economy

a year ago

The commissioner urged hotel operators, beach operators and other businesses in the hospitality sector to comply with the directive, or risk facing sanctions.

'Anticipate': List of public holidays in Nigeria in June 2025

'Anticipate': List of public holidays in Nigeria in June 2025

Nigeria

a year ago

Legit.ng has highlighted the two public holidays, which include Eid-el-Kabir, scheduled by the FG for June 2025, assisting you in planning ahead effectively.

Nathaniel Bassey reacts as player sings his song at European footballers' spiritual retreat

Nathaniel Bassey reacts as player sings his song at European footballers' spiritual retreat

Celebrities

a year ago

Footballer Daniel Crowley impressed at the Ballers in God retreat, singing gospel singer Nathaniel Bassey’s 'Jesus Iye' perfectly, as Nigerians react.

Man reacts as sister asks him to bring his girlfriend to family house for Sallah, turns down request

Man reacts as sister asks him to bring his girlfriend to family house for Sallah, turns down request

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Nigerian man reacted after his sister asked him to bring his girlfriend to their family house for Sallah. He stated that his partner would not be used as a slave.

New exchange rate to clear goods at ports as naira appreciates against US dollar

New exchange rate to clear goods at ports as naira appreciates against US dollar

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has decided to reduce the exchange rate to clear goods at ports as the naira improves against the United States dollar.

PDP Gov Adeleke, Davido, father visit Tinubu amid political crisis in Osun

PDP Gov Adeleke, Davido, father visit Tinubu amid political crisis in Osun

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has played host to the Adeleke's family, which included Davido, his father Deji Adeleke and Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke amid 2 crises.

Yul Edochie's brother Linc finally breaks silence after low-Key marriage as wife causes drama online

Yul Edochie's brother Linc finally breaks silence after low-Key marriage as wife causes drama online

Nollywood

a year ago

Yul Edochie’s older brother, Linc, has finally come forward on social media to address the ongoing drama surrounding his family name and his new wife.

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