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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.

6551 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Nigerian woman leaves UK after 4 years, relocates to Canada to start all over again, explains why

Nigerian woman leaves UK after 4 years, relocates to Canada to start all over again, explains why

People

a year ago

JAMB: Man cries out as his sister goes missing on her way to write UTME, shares her last message

JAMB: Man cries out as his sister goes missing on her way to write UTME, shares her last message

People

a year ago

Pope Francis' funeral: Zelenskyy shares what he discussed with Trump as photo trends

Pope Francis' funeral: Zelenskyy shares what he discussed with Trump as photo trends

US

a year ago

Video from gospel Singer Steve Crown's wedding emerges, singer goes 'wild' after unveiling bride

Video from gospel Singer Steve Crown's wedding emerges, singer goes 'wild' after unveiling bride

Music

a year ago

Man Finds Out Girlfriend Cheated During Pregnancy, Takes Unusual Action After She Gave Birth

Man Finds Out Girlfriend Cheated During Pregnancy, Takes Unusual Action After She Gave Birth

People

a year ago

Enioluwa Adeoluwa questions early exam time amid missing JAMB candidate: "No logical reason"

Enioluwa Adeoluwa questions early exam time amid missing JAMB candidate: "No logical reason"

Celebrities

a year ago

Pete Edochie celebrates 1st son at 55, Yul pens emotional tribute to brother: "Always there for me"

Pete Edochie celebrates 1st son at 55, Yul pens emotional tribute to brother: "Always there for me"

Celebrities

a year ago

Pete Edochie celebrated his first son, Leo, as he marked his 55th birthday. Yul shared touching memories of how Leo protected him since 1998 in a heartfelt tribute.

25-year-old lady returns to Nigeria after years in UK, shares why she ran away, people react

25-year-old lady returns to Nigeria after years in UK, shares why she ran away, people react

People

a year ago

A Nigerian lady shared her experience as she returned to Nigeria after spending years in the UK. She shared why she returned and how much she spent on flight.

Rivers: Why Tinubu's state of emergency declaration stands, Amaechi speaks up

Rivers: Why Tinubu's state of emergency declaration stands, Amaechi speaks up

Politics

a year ago

Rotimi Amaechi, the former Rivers governor, has mentioned the major reason President Bola Tinubu's suspension of Governor Siminalayi Fubara remained stands.

Davido: Video as lady loses composure after receiving OBO's portrait as birthday gift

Davido: Video as lady loses composure after receiving OBO's portrait as birthday gift

Celebrities

a year ago

A trending video showed a Nigerian lady losing her composure after unwrapping a birthday gift which was a stunning portrait of music star Davido.

Lady who wrote JAMB for 4 years and post-UTME 3 times gains admission into UI, her course wows many

Lady who wrote JAMB for 4 years and post-UTME 3 times gains admission into UI, her course wows many

People

a year ago

A Nigerian lady named Margaret who wrote JAMB 4 times and post-UTME 3 times gains admission into the University of Ibadan. She shared her dream course which she got.

Chizzy Alichi's newborn's gender emerges as Medlinboss, others congratulate actress: "Miracle baby"

Chizzy Alichi's newborn's gender emerges as Medlinboss, others congratulate actress: "Miracle baby"

Nollywood

a year ago

Nollywood actress Chizzy Alichi has welcomed her first child, a baby boy. Medlinboss shared the joyful news online, sparking celebrations among fans.

JAMB: Man Gives Update on Sister Who Went Missing on Her Way to Write UTME, Shares What Police Said

JAMB: Man Gives Update on Sister Who Went Missing on Her Way to Write UTME, Shares What Police Said

People

a year ago

A Nigerian man on X has given an update about his sister, who went missing while on her way to write. He shared what the police said about the matter.

Priscilla Ojo gives husband Juma Jux spa treatment, their PDA in video leaves Nigerians talking

Priscilla Ojo gives husband Juma Jux spa treatment, their PDA in video leaves Nigerians talking

Celebrities

a year ago

Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux enjoyed a Nigerian spa date after their lavish Lagos wedding, melting hearts online with sweet public displays of love.

PDP chairman Damagum breaks silence on Delta governor, Okowa’s defection, “We gave them everything”

PDP chairman Damagum breaks silence on Delta governor, Okowa’s defection, “We gave them everything”

Politics

a year ago

PDP acting chairman Umar Damagum has responded to Delta Governor’s defection, maintaining that the outcome of the 2027 election will be determined by Nigerians.

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