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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

JAMB result of girl with 6 A’s in WAEC trends as she plans to study Medicine in UNILAG: “Physics 98”

JAMB result of girl with 6 A’s in WAEC trends as she plans to study Medicine in UNILAG: “Physics 98”

People

a year ago

Moment 2Baba almost fell during boat cruise trends, fans share observation about Natasha

Moment 2Baba almost fell during boat cruise trends, fans share observation about Natasha

Celebrities

a year ago

Thousands of UTME candidates to sue JAMB over mass failure and technical glitches

Thousands of UTME candidates to sue JAMB over mass failure and technical glitches

Education

a year ago

Nigeria Customs reacts to allegations of distributing poisoned rice at Seme border command

Nigeria Customs reacts to allegations of distributing poisoned rice at Seme border command

Economy

a year ago

Mother’s Day: 2Baba’s son Nino celebrates Annie, Sunmbo with sweet words, "Home is where mum is"

Mother’s Day: 2Baba’s son Nino celebrates Annie, Sunmbo with sweet words, "Home is where mum is"

Celebrities

a year ago

School fees of $720k: Drama as witness opens up in Yahaya Bello vs EFCC case

School fees of $720k: Drama as witness opens up in Yahaya Bello vs EFCC case

Nigeria

a year ago

Bill Gates plans to give away his fortune, shares plan to distribute wealth

Bill Gates plans to give away his fortune, shares plan to distribute wealth

Industry

a year ago

Bill Gates plans to close the Gates Foundation by 2045, accelerating the distribution of his wealth to address urgent global issues and improve lives worldwide.

The hidden hazards: Why psychological safety matters as much as physical safety at work

The hidden hazards: Why psychological safety matters as much as physical safety at work

Opinion

a year ago

Occupational safety expert Dr. Tammy Lawson explains why ignoring mental wellbeing in Nigerian workplaces threatens morale, innovation, and staff retention.

Clip of Jennifer, Chioma’s sister, speaking about her twins, how they coped with son’s loss trends

Clip of Jennifer, Chioma’s sister, speaking about her twins, how they coped with son’s loss trends

Music

a year ago

Jenifer, Chioma's sister, has opened up on how her sister and Davido got over their son's death. She also spoke on how Davido reacted when he was expecting twins.

Naira crashes against US dollar to lowest level in 2025

Naira crashes against US dollar to lowest level in 2025

Money

a year ago

The value of the naira has depreciated across all foreign exchange markets, and it is now at its lowest level in 2025 in the unofficial forex market

Catholic Priest Shows Photo of New Pope Leo XIV During Visit to Nigeria in 2016, Shares Why He Came

Catholic Priest Shows Photo of New Pope Leo XIV During Visit to Nigeria in 2016, Shares Why He Came

People

a year ago

A Nigerian Catholic priest shared a throwback photo of the new Pope Leo XIV during his visit to Nigeria. He opened up on why the Pope had visited the country.

‘Salt is good’ sermon: FG counters Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, tells Nigerians what to do

‘Salt is good’ sermon: FG counters Pastor Chris Oyakhilome, tells Nigerians what to do

Nigeria

a year ago

The Federal Ministry of Health has warned Nigerians against excessive salt intake after Pastor Chris Oyakhilome's viral video promoting salt consumption.

African churches urged to cut billion-naira spending on buildings, 'build lives, not structures'

African churches urged to cut billion-naira spending on buildings, 'build lives, not structures'

Nigeria

a year ago

In his critique, Dr. Benard Andrew stresses that true worship transcends buildings, urging churches to focus on lasting community impact using the 70/30 principle.

Tension around the world as India attacks Pakistan, deaths recorded

Tension around the world as India attacks Pakistan, deaths recorded

Asia

a year ago

Many people around the world are worried after India attacked Pakistan on Tuesday, May 6. Already, the world is witnessing a war between Palestine and Israel.

Lady shows off many CCTV cameras installed in her home, netizens marvel: “Your papa na Big Brother?”

Lady shows off many CCTV cameras installed in her home, netizens marvel: “Your papa na Big Brother?”

People

a year ago

A university student went viral after showcasing several CCTV cameras installed across her home. Many questioned her parents as she showed the cameras everywhere.

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