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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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Davido excited as he video calls Chioma’s mum to speak with Bright Chimezie, clip goes viral

Davido excited as he video calls Chioma’s mum to speak with Bright Chimezie, clip goes viral

Music

a year ago

Head of department reacts as beautiful lady holds his hand openly: "I was scared"

Head of department reacts as beautiful lady holds his hand openly: "I was scared"

People

a year ago

Old video of Peggy Ovire begging husband Frederick Leonard not to cheat trends amid divorce rumours

Old video of Peggy Ovire begging husband Frederick Leonard not to cheat trends amid divorce rumours

Movies

a year ago

Romantic conversation between pregnant Priscilla, hubby surfaces online, fans drool: "I miss u baby"

Romantic conversation between pregnant Priscilla, hubby surfaces online, fans drool: "I miss u baby"

Celebrities

a year ago

JAMB: Meet intelligent candidate with UTME score of 342 who aims to study medicine at LASU

JAMB: Meet intelligent candidate with UTME score of 342 who aims to study medicine at LASU

People

a year ago

Palm oil price in Nigeria to get more expensive, reasons emerge

Palm oil price in Nigeria to get more expensive, reasons emerge

Industry

a year ago

Corps member serving in village school laments students' inability to understand English, seeks help

Corps member serving in village school laments students' inability to understand English, seeks help

People

a year ago

A corps member cried out after he was sent to a village school as his PPA. He expressed his frustration over the inability of the students to speak English.

Lady shows video of mum in old Nollywood movie, shares how family stopped her acting career

Lady shows video of mum in old Nollywood movie, shares how family stopped her acting career

People

a year ago

A Nigerian lady shared a throwback video showing her mother acting in a Nollywood movie over 20 years ago. She shared why her mum quitted acting.

BBN's Sholzy raises shoulder high, walks majestically to announce birth of 2nd baby, shades his ex

BBN's Sholzy raises shoulder high, walks majestically to announce birth of 2nd baby, shades his ex

Celebrities

a year ago

Reality show star, Sholzy, was so excited to share the news about the birth of his second with his fans. He made a video and displayed how happy he was.

Expert who took part in JAMB review shares when 379,000 resit candidates can start checking results

Expert who took part in JAMB review shares when 379,000 resit candidates can start checking results

People

a year ago

Education advocate, Alex Onyia has said the 379,000 JAMB candidates who took the UTME again can start checking their results on Thursday morning.

Lady displays WhatsApp message sent to her by married man who wants to date her

Lady displays WhatsApp message sent to her by married man who wants to date her

People

a year ago

A Nigerian lady has come on TikTok to show full details of a WhatsApp message a married man sent to her. The man said he wants her to be his side chick.

Wife and mother of Nigerian bandit kingpin allegedly arrested in Saudi Arabia

Wife and mother of Nigerian bandit kingpin allegedly arrested in Saudi Arabia

Nigeria

a year ago

Saudi authorities arrested wife and mother of Nigerian bandit leader Ado Aliero in Medina, marking a major breakthrough in international counter-banditry efforts.

Another international airport set to begin operation in Nigeria, date confirmed

Another international airport set to begin operation in Nigeria, date confirmed

Economy

a year ago

The Oyo State Government, through Commissioner Prince Dotun Oyelade, has announced the completion date for the Ladoke Akintola International Airport upgrade.

Drama as Sophia Momodu shades Davido during live session, 30BG replies her: "You sound so pained"

Drama as Sophia Momodu shades Davido during live session, 30BG replies her: "You sound so pained"

Celebrities

a year ago

Sophia Mpomodu has thrown a shade at her ex-lover, Davido, while she was on Instagram live session. She said that her daughter Imade has like 15000 siblings.

Dangote makes decision on petrol price in Nigeria after meeting with Tinubu

Dangote makes decision on petrol price in Nigeria after meeting with Tinubu

Energy

a year ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals have announced its decision on petrol prices in Nigeria and have promised Nigerians affordable products.

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