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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

"I apologised to Michelle for my strict parenting 3 days ago": Mercy Aigbe on being an African mum

"I apologised to Michelle for my strict parenting 3 days ago": Mercy Aigbe on being an African mum

Celebrities

a year ago

Drama as NNPP fires back at Kwankwaso over attacks on Tinubu, APC: “Stop using our name”

Drama as NNPP fires back at Kwankwaso over attacks on Tinubu, APC: “Stop using our name”

Politics

a year ago

Prophet shares prophecy about Mercy Johnson, calls for prayer: "Mercy will speak for herself"

Prophet shares prophecy about Mercy Johnson, calls for prayer: "Mercy will speak for herself"

Nollywood

a year ago

Competition for Dangote as 8 Nigerian companies import 332m litres of petrol

Competition for Dangote as 8 Nigerian companies import 332m litres of petrol

Energy

a year ago

Lady laments as her man wears masquerade costume instead of royal attire at NYSC cultural festival

Lady laments as her man wears masquerade costume instead of royal attire at NYSC cultural festival

People

a year ago

After being dumped by FG, Remita eyes expansion into other African countries

After being dumped by FG, Remita eyes expansion into other African countries

Economy

a year ago

WAEC, dummy practicals and the quiet spread of examination malpractice, by Folaranmi Ajayi

WAEC, dummy practicals and the quiet spread of examination malpractice, by Folaranmi Ajayi

Opinion

a year ago

In this piece, Folaranmi Ajayi exposes the silent role teachers and supervisors play in fueling WAEC examination malpractice under the guise of preparation.

Lady who went for BBNaija 2025 audition shares “annoying” outcome, opens up about experience

Lady who went for BBNaija 2025 audition shares “annoying” outcome, opens up about experience

People

a year ago

A Nigerian lady who went for the audition of the 2025 Big Brother Naija audition gave details about what happened at the venue and what made her annoyed.

Clip of Imade Adeleke warning her friend to be mindful of what she says on live session warms hearts

Clip of Imade Adeleke warning her friend to be mindful of what she says on live session warms hearts

Celebrities

a year ago

A video of Imade Adeleke warning her friend about what she says during live session has warmed the hearts of her fans. Imade was online and her friend interrupted.

Shareholders hail Unilever’s revenue growth, approve N1.25 dividend

Shareholders hail Unilever’s revenue growth, approve N1.25 dividend

Capital Market

a year ago

Unilever Nigeria has announced a strong performance for the year ended December 31, 2024, after the company posted a 44% revenue rise and 79% profit growth.

CBN recovers N253 billion from beneficiaries of FG intervention loan programmes, Details emerge

CBN recovers N253 billion from beneficiaries of FG intervention loan programmes, Details emerge

Economy

a year ago

This list details the outstanding unpaid amounts from the different federal government intervention loans and how much the CBN was able to recover.

Lege Miamii angrily replies VDM over clip about Seyi Tinubu: "He'll only address responsible people"

Lege Miamii angrily replies VDM over clip about Seyi Tinubu: "He'll only address responsible people"

Nollywood

a year ago

Lege Miamii has reacted to all Verydarkman said about his friend Seyi Tinubu. He accused him of not being truthful and warned him that he can destroy.

Young man buys Howo truck as his 3rd vehicle, hints at how much he bought it: “Smart investment”

Young man buys Howo truck as his 3rd vehicle, hints at how much he bought it: “Smart investment”

People

a year ago

A young Nigerian man gained online praise after buying a Tipper truck as his third vehicle. He hinted at how much he bought it, as many advised him.

EFCC identifies various bank frauds as Zenith, UBA, Access tell customers to protect accounts

EFCC identifies various bank frauds as Zenith, UBA, Access tell customers to protect accounts

Money

a year ago

The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has issued a public advisory on the need to protect both business and personal bank accounts.

Toyin Abraham calls out Mercy Aigbe over outfit to movie premiere: “U will sleep at the entrance”

Toyin Abraham calls out Mercy Aigbe over outfit to movie premiere: “U will sleep at the entrance”

Movies

a year ago

Nigerian actress Mercy Aigbe trended online following her appearance in a movie and how her colleague Toyin Abraham talked about it, triggering reactions online.

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