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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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Female lawyer warns men living and having kids with women without paying bride price, shares outcome

Female lawyer warns men living and having kids with women without paying bride price, shares outcome

People

a year ago

Uche Ogbodo undergoes BBL, shares her surgery journey online, fans excited: “Speedy recovery”

Uche Ogbodo undergoes BBL, shares her surgery journey online, fans excited: “Speedy recovery”

Nollywood

a year ago

Nengi exposes legs in sultry fit to elite event, her dress amazes many: "Na BBL meeting?"

Nengi exposes legs in sultry fit to elite event, her dress amazes many: "Na BBL meeting?"

Celebrities

a year ago

VDM's arrest: Deeone alleges insider filed petition against critic, appreciates EFCC in new video

VDM's arrest: Deeone alleges insider filed petition against critic, appreciates EFCC in new video

Celebrities

a year ago

"Our revered leader Femi Falana yet to condemn VDM's arrest": Critic's lawyer triggers reactions

"Our revered leader Femi Falana yet to condemn VDM's arrest": Critic's lawyer triggers reactions

Celebrities

a year ago

Naira in trouble as exchange rate drops against US dollar, report gives reasons

Naira in trouble as exchange rate drops against US dollar, report gives reasons

Business and Economy

a year ago

VeryDarkMan's arrest: Veryfairman bows out of protest, alleges he was attacked, cries in video

VeryDarkMan's arrest: Veryfairman bows out of protest, alleges he was attacked, cries in video

Celebrities

a year ago

Veryfairman has withdrawn from leading a protest in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, to free VeryDarkMan, claiming he was unwell after a diabolical attack.

CBN slashes emergency loans to FG amid increasing debt concerns

CBN slashes emergency loans to FG amid increasing debt concerns

Industry

a year ago

The CBN cut Ways and Means advances to the federal government by 59%, signalling a shift toward tighter fiscal and monetary policies according to recent data.

Lady who visited laptop repairer at his shop in UK breaks into tears, shares what transpired

Lady who visited laptop repairer at his shop in UK breaks into tears, shares what transpired

People

a year ago

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a lady broke into tears due to the kindness of a laptop repairer. Netizens reacted to the video.

"Verydarkman needs prayers": More drama as Veryfairman reacts to critic's arrest, issues warning

"Verydarkman needs prayers": More drama as Veryfairman reacts to critic's arrest, issues warning

Celebrities

a year ago

Veryfairman reacted to the arrest of his senior colleague, Verydarkman, urging Nigerians to pray for his release and issuing a warning in a new video.

Lady shares video from Lord's Chosen church wedding she attended for first time, Nigerians react

Lady shares video from Lord's Chosen church wedding she attended for first time, Nigerians react

People

a year ago

A Nigerian lady has shared a video from a Lord's Chosen church wedding that she had attended. People had a lot to say after watching her video online.

VDM's arrest: Critic's friend alleges he was picked by EFCC in fresh update, video trends

VDM's arrest: Critic's friend alleges he was picked by EFCC in fresh update, video trends

Celebrities

a year ago

Verydarkman’s sudden arrest has sparked controversy. Dkokopee accused the EFCC of illegal detainment, demanding answers about his friend’s whereabouts.

Full list: US govt announces new visa fees for students, visitors' application

Full list: US govt announces new visa fees for students, visitors' application

Money

a year ago

The United States government has made changes to its visa fees which kicks off this month for Nigerians seeking to enter the country for studies, tourism, others.

President Tinubu to depart Abuja to Buhari's state for 3 things

President Tinubu to depart Abuja to Buhari's state for 3 things

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu will be visiting Katsina, the home state of former President Muhammadu Buhari, on May 2 and 3, 2025, with three items on his agenda.

CBN grants licence to another company to provide financial services to Nigerians

CBN grants licence to another company to provide financial services to Nigerians

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has licensed another Nigerian company to offer financial services to Nigerians, with a special focus on small business owners.

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