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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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Student celebrates after selling over 150 packs of food in a day on campus, his reaction trends

Student celebrates after selling over 150 packs of food in a day on campus, his reaction trends

People

a year ago

Odunlade Adekola's brother, Jethro says he told his wife not to call him by name, sparks debate

Odunlade Adekola's brother, Jethro says he told his wife not to call him by name, sparks debate

Nollywood

a year ago

Pretty Mike warns women intending to get married of men to avoid, shares touching story: "Loud am"

Pretty Mike warns women intending to get married of men to avoid, shares touching story: "Loud am"

Celebrities

a year ago

Funke Akindele reacts as troll drags her for taking photos on Europe's streets: “Upon all the money"

Funke Akindele reacts as troll drags her for taking photos on Europe's streets: “Upon all the money"

Celebrities

a year ago

Trump Organisation sells T-Shirt and cap promoting third term bid in 2028

Trump Organisation sells T-Shirt and cap promoting third term bid in 2028

US

a year ago

Bolt, InDrive, Uber, others get new rival as another ride hailing company launches

Bolt, InDrive, Uber, others get new rival as another ride hailing company launches

Technology

a year ago

Tragedy as stray bullet kills 16-year-old at Lagos anti-cultism walk

Tragedy as stray bullet kills 16-year-old at Lagos anti-cultism walk

Nigeria

a year ago

Tragedy struck in Lagos state as a 16-year-old boy, Mustapha, was hit by a stray bullet during a peace walk in Lagos state. He died on the way to the hospital.

2Baba and Hon Natasha Osawaru allegedly set to wed traditionally, Stella Dimoko shares date, venue

2Baba and Hon Natasha Osawaru allegedly set to wed traditionally, Stella Dimoko shares date, venue

Celebrities

a year ago

2Baba and Natasha Osawaru are allegedly set to wed in a traditional ceremony. Stella Dimoko shared an update about the date and venue, stirring reactions.

Uche Maduagwu slams 2Baba for accepting Benue govt's appointment he once allegedly rejected

Uche Maduagwu slams 2Baba for accepting Benue govt's appointment he once allegedly rejected

Celebrities

a year ago

Actor Uche Maduagwu reacted to 2Baba’s political appointment in Benue state and slammed the singer for accepting a role he once allegedly turned down.

Lists of key issues as FG announces plan to investigate NNPC's dealings under Mele Kyari

Lists of key issues as FG announces plan to investigate NNPC's dealings under Mele Kyari

Energy

a year ago

Wale Edun, Nigeria’s Finance Minister and Coordinating Minister for the Economy has announced ongoing investigation of Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited.

Woman goes spiritual as husband rejects her after she sponsored him abroad, his outcome marvels many

Woman goes spiritual as husband rejects her after she sponsored him abroad, his outcome marvels many

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A woman’s unexpected reaction after her husband rejected her when he went abroad got people talking. She went spiritual on him and it affected him badly.

Delta state governor’s defection: Obi’s ally shares “incredibly painful part” of Oborevwori’s action

Delta state governor’s defection: Obi’s ally shares “incredibly painful part” of Oborevwori’s action

Politics

a year ago

Amid the Delta state governor’s defection, Peter Obi’s ally Morris Monye has shared what he called the “incredibly painful part” of Sheriff Oborevwori’s action.

Natasha Osawaru introduced as 2Baba's wife during his appointment by Benue governor, video trends

Natasha Osawaru introduced as 2Baba's wife during his appointment by Benue governor, video trends

Music

a year ago

A video has captured how Natasha Osawaru was introduced as singer 2Baba's wife in Benue state. The music star was given an appointment by the governor.

Concerns as US rejects shipments from Nigeria after Donald Trump's tariff policy

Concerns as US rejects shipments from Nigeria after Donald Trump's tariff policy

Industry

a year ago

More than 70% of shipments from Nigeria to the United States have either been refused entry or placed on hold at airports since Donald Trump's tariff policy.

Ghana's minister of communication responds to Bimbo Ademoye after she dragged them over her movies

Ghana's minister of communication responds to Bimbo Ademoye after she dragged them over her movies

Celebrities

a year ago

Ghana’s Minister of Communication, Sam George, has finally issued a response to Nigerian actress Bimbo Ademoye after she cried out over her YouTube movie.

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