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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

Author's articles

Is video of Tinubu meeting Kwankwaso 'ahead of 2027 election' accurate? Fact emerges

Is video of Tinubu meeting Kwankwaso 'ahead of 2027 election' accurate? Fact emerges

Politics

a year ago

JP 2025: First post-wedding video of Juma, Priscilla emerges online as couple happily celebrate

JP 2025: First post-wedding video of Juma, Priscilla emerges online as couple happily celebrate

Celebrities

a year ago

Kego25: Nigerians react to billionaire's daughter's N12m custom-made dress at traditional wedding

Kego25: Nigerians react to billionaire's daughter's N12m custom-made dress at traditional wedding

Celebrities

a year ago

Fresh competition emerges for NNPC, others as another company prepares to sell fuel to Nigerians

Fresh competition emerges for NNPC, others as another company prepares to sell fuel to Nigerians

Energy

a year ago

Breaking: Nigerian gov gives appointment to 2Baba Idibia, video trends

Breaking: Nigerian gov gives appointment to 2Baba Idibia, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Breaking: Delta governor speaks after resigning from PDP to join APC

Breaking: Delta governor speaks after resigning from PDP to join APC

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: Atiku’s running mate in 2023 election Okowa dumps PDP, defects to APC

Breaking: Atiku’s running mate in 2023 election Okowa dumps PDP, defects to APC

Politics

a year ago

Atiku Abubakar’s running mate in the 2023 presidential election, Ifeanyi Okowa, has dumped the PDP. Okowa defected to the APC on Wednesday, April 23.

Obi Cubana’s wife breaks silence amid next-of-kin drama with adopted son: “Only on social media”

Obi Cubana’s wife breaks silence amid next-of-kin drama with adopted son: “Only on social media”

Celebrities

a year ago

Nigerian businessman, Obi Cubana's wife, Lush Eby, has reacted to the next of kin drama involving their adopted son, Chidi, after some netizens blamed her.

Regina Daniels hits back at critics, brags about her independence: "Una dey try see me finish"

Regina Daniels hits back at critics, brags about her independence: "Una dey try see me finish"

Nollywood

a year ago

Regina Daniels responds to critics with a bold TikTok video, defending her worth and sharing a powerful message about her strength and independence.

TikToker Sandra Benede makes U-turn, denies being mum of Naira Marley's twin girls: "I never born"

TikToker Sandra Benede makes U-turn, denies being mum of Naira Marley's twin girls: "I never born"

Celebrities

a year ago

Sandra Benede has gone online to reveal that she is not the mother of Naira Marley's twin daughters after she admitted to it on Peller's TikTok live.

Davido’s crew member Peruzzi shares old video of working with Burna Boy: “I miss the good days”

Davido’s crew member Peruzzi shares old video of working with Burna Boy: “I miss the good days”

Celebrities

a year ago

Nigerian singer and Davido's associate, Peruzzi, has admitted to missing working with Burna Boy. Peruzzi shared a throwback video and fans reacted.

Davido: Woman excited, shows request singer granted her at restaurant, video ignites reactions

Davido: Woman excited, shows request singer granted her at restaurant, video ignites reactions

Celebrities

a year ago

Nigerian music star Davido left both his fans and netizens gushing online after he met with one of his female fans at a restaurant and what he did for her.

More competition as petrol landing cost drops, Dangote Refinery, NNPC announce new pump prices

More competition as petrol landing cost drops, Dangote Refinery, NNPC announce new pump prices

Energy

a year ago

The price war between the Dangote refinery and Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited is set to get better as cost of importing petrol in Nigeria drops.

Hellen Ati resumes dragging Cubana Chiefpriest over son's DNA test: "You refused to use protection"

Hellen Ati resumes dragging Cubana Chiefpriest over son's DNA test: "You refused to use protection"

Celebrities

a year ago

Hellen Ati, Cubana Chiefpriest’s alleged baby mama, demands a DNA test after repeatedly accusing him of avoiding responsibility for their son in videos.

Naira in circulation reduces as CBN moves to stabilise FX market

Naira in circulation reduces as CBN moves to stabilise FX market

Money

a year ago

Money and credit statistics on the CBN's website show that as of March 2025, there was N5 trillion in naira in circulation, down from N5.04trn in February 2025.

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