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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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Brothers dance with reckless abandon as sister who rejected plenty suitors finally gets married

Brothers dance with reckless abandon as sister who rejected plenty suitors finally gets married

People

a year ago

Nigerian mother shares why she named her daughter “Determine”, emotional story gets people talking

Nigerian mother shares why she named her daughter “Determine”, emotional story gets people talking

Family and Relationships

a year ago

E-Money's arrest: VDM drags EFCC, accuses agency of tribalism, speaks about Okoya's sons, “So sad”

E-Money's arrest: VDM drags EFCC, accuses agency of tribalism, speaks about Okoya's sons, “So sad”

Celebrities

a year ago

CAC to arrest business owners operating without registration, announces deadline

CAC to arrest business owners operating without registration, announces deadline

Economy

a year ago

JAMB speaks on when UTME 2025 results will be released

JAMB speaks on when UTME 2025 results will be released

Education

a year ago

Chiefpriest breaks silence after being taunted by Hellen Ati, plans gospel music: "Money dey church"

Chiefpriest breaks silence after being taunted by Hellen Ati, plans gospel music: "Money dey church"

Music

a year ago

FG waives N97 billion import duties on rice, others, predicts 18% price drop by year-end

FG waives N97 billion import duties on rice, others, predicts 18% price drop by year-end

Economy

a year ago

The federal government has waived import duties of almost N100 billion on food items like rice and maize. Certain food prices are expected to crash as a result.

Caterer who cooked for event shares how no guest showed up after party organiser was kidnapped

Caterer who cooked for event shares how no guest showed up after party organiser was kidnapped

People

a year ago

A Nigerian caterer shared how she cooked for an event where no guests showed up. She narrated how the party organiser was kidnapped, and food got spoilt.

Veryfairman calls out BBN's Tacha over N1.5m debt after flaunting $6000 flat in London: “Pay back”

Veryfairman calls out BBN's Tacha over N1.5m debt after flaunting $6000 flat in London: “Pay back”

Celebrities

a year ago

Veryfairman has called out BBN Tacha after she shared video of her new London apartment worth $6000. He asked her to refund the money and pay damages.

“King Sunny Ade has been kidnapped”: Alleged daughter cries out for help, singer's son denies allegation

“King Sunny Ade has been kidnapped”: Alleged daughter cries out for help, singer's son denies allegation

Celebrities

a year ago

King Sunny Ade has allegedly been kidnapped, according to claims made by his daughter, Damilola Adeniyi-Adegeye. She accused his stepbrother and manager, Dayo.

Full list: Names of bank CEOs with highest salaries in Nigeria

Full list: Names of bank CEOs with highest salaries in Nigeria

Money

a year ago

Leading commercial banks in Nigeria have released their financial results, and the details show impressive performance as well as payments to the CEOs.

Breaking: Like JAMB, FG orders WAEC, NECO to adopt CBT for exams, date, reason emerge

Breaking: Like JAMB, FG orders WAEC, NECO to adopt CBT for exams, date, reason emerge

Education

a year ago

The federal government has directed WAEC and NECO to fully adopt Computer-Based Testing by 2026, to eliminate examination malpractice. Dr Tunji Alausa confirmed.

Headies 25: Shallipopi reacts as he receives handshake instead of plaque after winning award

Headies 25: Shallipopi reacts as he receives handshake instead of plaque after winning award

Celebrities

a year ago

Nigerian singer Shallipopi has blown hot over the Headies 2025 after he received a handshake instead of a plaque after winning Best Rap Single award.

Young man who travelled releases heartfelt message his security man sent him on WhatsApp, many react

Young man who travelled releases heartfelt message his security man sent him on WhatsApp, many react

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young man has taken the internet by storm after releasing the message he received from his security man. He had travelled for a week when he got the message.

Court sentences gospel singer Osinachi’s husband to death by hanging

Court sentences gospel singer Osinachi’s husband to death by hanging

Celebrities

a year ago

Late singer Osinachi’s husband Mr Nwachukwu, is currently in the news as the court sentences gospel singer Osinachi’s husband to death by hanging.

James Ojo