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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.

6511 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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VDM's arrest: Activist set to be released today, charged to court on Thursday

VDM's arrest: Activist set to be released today, charged to court on Thursday

Celebrities

a year ago

Nengi slams critics, flaunts body in swimsuit to show ‘hotness’ as a new mum: “I’m not your mate”

Nengi slams critics, flaunts body in swimsuit to show ‘hotness’ as a new mum: “I’m not your mate”

Celebrities

a year ago

MET Gala 2025 turns baby reveal: Rihanna spotted with visible bump, ASAP Rocky speaks

MET Gala 2025 turns baby reveal: Rihanna spotted with visible bump, ASAP Rocky speaks

Celebrities

a year ago

Chimamanda Adichie makes Met Gala debut as Burna Boy hits blue carpet in customised outfit

Chimamanda Adichie makes Met Gala debut as Burna Boy hits blue carpet in customised outfit

Celebrities

a year ago

Pero, 2Baba's baby mama, heats up internet with love note to hubby on b'day amid singer's marriage

Pero, 2Baba's baby mama, heats up internet with love note to hubby on b'day amid singer's marriage

Celebrities

a year ago

Met Gala 2025: Tems rocks ankara dress, Nigerians react, call for her stylist as photos trend

Met Gala 2025: Tems rocks ankara dress, Nigerians react, call for her stylist as photos trend

Celebrities

a year ago

NIPOST announces new payment method for delivery service from July 1

NIPOST announces new payment method for delivery service from July 1

Industry

a year ago

The Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) has initiated important reforms and has ended the use of cash payments for its services across offices nationwide.

New fuel pump prices expected at filling stations as crude oil prices crash

New fuel pump prices expected at filling stations as crude oil prices crash

Energy

a year ago

Nigerians will be eagerly awaiting changes in petrol pump prices following the reduction in international crude oil prices after OPEC's recent announcements.

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde's advice to disgruntled lady goes viral: "Have a relationship with Jesus"

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde's advice to disgruntled lady goes viral: "Have a relationship with Jesus"

Nollywood

a year ago

Omotola Jaladede Ekeinde has reacted to a post made by a lady about her life. She told her to have a personal relationship with Jesus and take a social media break.

2025 UTME results: Only 0.63% scored above 300 out of 1.9 million candidates, what the numbers say

2025 UTME results: Only 0.63% scored above 300 out of 1.9 million candidates, what the numbers say

Opinion

a year ago

Educator and policy writer Folaranmi Ajayi examines what the 2025 UTME statistics say about Nigeria’s schools students, and what they show about systemic issues

Nigerians oppose FG's proposed electricity tariff hike amid growing concerns over affordability

Nigerians oppose FG's proposed electricity tariff hike amid growing concerns over affordability

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian government plans to increase electricity tariffs across various bands, but a recent poll shows that 3 in 4 Nigerians are against the move.

VDM's arrest: Eedris Abdulkareem leads chants for activist's release, "we need him"

VDM's arrest: Eedris Abdulkareem leads chants for activist's release, "we need him"

Music

a year ago

Eedris Abdulkareem has lead a chant to call for Verdatdarkman's release. He was at an event to perform when he said that they should lift their light up.

VeryDarkMan's arrest: Youths stage 'Free VDM' protest, reportedly block Abuja road, videos emerge

VeryDarkMan's arrest: Youths stage 'Free VDM' protest, reportedly block Abuja road, videos emerge

Celebrities

a year ago

Videos of 'Free VDM' protests surfaced online, with Nigerians rallying for the release of online critic VeryDarkMan, who has been detained by the EFCC since May 2.

Verydarkman’s arrest: OAP Nedu reacts to critic’s saga with EFCC, GTBank, dramatises his 'abduction'

Verydarkman’s arrest: OAP Nedu reacts to critic’s saga with EFCC, GTBank, dramatises his 'abduction'

Celebrities

a year ago

Verydarkman’s recent ordeal with the EFCC and GTBank brought more attention to him as his arch enemy, Nedu, created a skit to taunt his predicament.

Sister of Nigerian lady who was found dead in US apartment represents her on graduation day

Sister of Nigerian lady who was found dead in US apartment represents her on graduation day

People

a year ago

The sister of late nursing student, Tamilore Odunsi, represented the deceased on her graduation day, days after her death. Many reacted to the emotional video.

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