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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

Boy complains as JAMB sends him new date to resit exam, shares why he doesn’t want to rewrite UTME

Boy complains as JAMB sends him new date to resit exam, shares why he doesn’t want to rewrite UTME

People

a year ago

"More scrutiny needed", Nigerians react as Elon Musk's Grok comments on NBS inflation report

"More scrutiny needed", Nigerians react as Elon Musk's Grok comments on NBS inflation report

Economy

a year ago

Nigerian lady breaks down her cost of relocating to UK as international student: "Flight N2.25m"

Nigerian lady breaks down her cost of relocating to UK as international student: "Flight N2.25m"

People

a year ago

Kidnappers of APC ward chairman refuse to release ransom deliverers, demand fresh N30 million

Kidnappers of APC ward chairman refuse to release ransom deliverers, demand fresh N30 million

Politics

a year ago

Boy who doesn't want to resit cries out as JAMB sends him new date, shares his first UTME score

Boy who doesn't want to resit cries out as JAMB sends him new date, shares his first UTME score

People

a year ago

Medical doctor allegedly practised medicine for 10 years without university degree

Medical doctor allegedly practised medicine for 10 years without university degree

People

a year ago

How PDP, others lost 30 federal lawmakers to APC in two years

How PDP, others lost 30 federal lawmakers to APC in two years

Politics

a year ago

Breakdown of how opposition parties, including the PDP, Labour Party and the NNPP, are fastly losing to the ruling APC has been done as drama unfolds ahead of 2027.

Veekee James advises new brides and women on what they must do in their marriages: "Time will tell"

Veekee James advises new brides and women on what they must do in their marriages: "Time will tell"

Celebrities

a year ago

Nigerian fashion designer Veekee James trended online after she shared 2 pieces of advice with new brides and women on how to handle their husbands.

FG raises procurement thresholds to speed contract awards and boost transparency

FG raises procurement thresholds to speed contract awards and boost transparency

Economy

a year ago

FG, through the Bureau for Public Procurements (BPP) has revised procurement thresholds for MDAs to boost efficiency, reduce delays, and enhance transparency.

Insecurity: 'How bandits fed newborn twins to their dogs', Nigerian lawmaker raises alarm

Insecurity: 'How bandits fed newborn twins to their dogs', Nigerian lawmaker raises alarm

Nigeria

a year ago

Aminu Jaji has warned of rising insecurity in Zamfara, uncovering the brutal bandit attacks.The UK linked crisis to Sahel spillover; military vows stronger action.

Davido: “My teeth is $500k and my chain is $2m”, singer brags in video, triggers reactions

Davido: “My teeth is $500k and my chain is $2m”, singer brags in video, triggers reactions

Celebrities

a year ago

Top Nigerian singer Davido recently showed off his $500k teeth and his $2 million chain in a viral video. Netizens expressed their doubts about the figures.

Lagos reduces working hours on building sites, sends warnings to property owners

Lagos reduces working hours on building sites, sends warnings to property owners

Economy

a year ago

The government also warned that people sleeping in construction sites would not be tolerated as the LASBCA will be on inspection patrols to ensure compliance.

DSS speaks on claim it kept IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu in solitary confinement over alleged terrorism

DSS speaks on claim it kept IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu in solitary confinement over alleged terrorism

Nigeria

a year ago

DSS denies solitary confinement of IPOB’s Kanu; court admits evidence linking IPOB to murder. Trial adjourned amid legal disputes and social media reprimands.

Kogi: Court takes action on suit against Senator Natasha

Kogi: Court takes action on suit against Senator Natasha

Politics

a year ago

As Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan battles top politicians in Kogi state, a top court has taken action on a suit against the suspended federal lawmaker.

Davido's manager, Asa Asika, shares pre-wedding photos, fans gush: “Blessing”

Davido's manager, Asa Asika, shares pre-wedding photos, fans gush: “Blessing”

Celebrities

a year ago

Asa Asika, Davido's manager, has shared some lovely pre-wedding pictures ahead of his May 17th wedding ceremony. Fans were wowed by the lovely images.

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