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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

Tragedy in Kenya: Lion jumps fence, kills 14-year-old girl inside home near national park

Tragedy in Kenya: Lion jumps fence, kills 14-year-old girl inside home near national park

Africa

a year ago

Pope Francis' death: Tinubu, other world leaders react, "with a heavy heart"

Pope Francis' death: Tinubu, other world leaders react, "with a heavy heart"

Europe

a year ago

JP2025: Priscilla Ojo, Juma Jux's wedding pics displayed in Times Square, New York, Iyabo Ojo reacts

JP2025: Priscilla Ojo, Juma Jux's wedding pics displayed in Times Square, New York, Iyabo Ojo reacts

Celebrities

a year ago

JP2025: Lil Kesh’s congratulatory message to Priscilla Ojo sparks old romance speculations

JP2025: Lil Kesh’s congratulatory message to Priscilla Ojo sparks old romance speculations

Celebrities

a year ago

JP2025: Cute Abiola warns Juma Jux sternly about Nigerians, "Pls take care of our daughter"

JP2025: Cute Abiola warns Juma Jux sternly about Nigerians, "Pls take care of our daughter"

Celebrities

a year ago

JP 2025: Over Sabi Aunty Toyin Abraham shares how she nurtured Priscilla from childhood, “Pure bond”

JP 2025: Over Sabi Aunty Toyin Abraham shares how she nurtured Priscilla from childhood, “Pure bond”

Nollywood

a year ago

2027 election: Primate Ayodele warns APC about allowing 1 influential woman leave party

2027 election: Primate Ayodele warns APC about allowing 1 influential woman leave party

Politics

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 general election in Nigeria, Primate Elijah Ayodele has warned the APC about allowing one influential women to leave the ruling party.

JP2025: Papaya Ex responds to critics of her controversial attire, shares how much it cost her

JP2025: Papaya Ex responds to critics of her controversial attire, shares how much it cost her

Celebrities

a year ago

Social media influencer Papaya Ex has addressed critics of her attire to Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux's wedding in Lagos as she shared how much she paid for it.

JP2025: VDM speaks up as his old video on why Priscilla Ojo's marriage wouldn't last resurfaces

JP2025: VDM speaks up as his old video on why Priscilla Ojo's marriage wouldn't last resurfaces

Celebrities

a year ago

Social media critic VeryDarkMan has reacted to his old video about Priscilla Ojo and Juma Jux's marriage which resurfaced after their lavish Nigerian wedding.

CBN moves to stabilise market as naira continues dip against dollar

CBN moves to stabilise market as naira continues dip against dollar

Money

a year ago

While the official market appreciated, the naira declined on the parallel market, closing at 1,599.94/$ on Thursday after closing at 1,603.78/$ the previous week.

2027 election: Baba-Ahmed mentions what Tinubu, Obi, Atiku must get to emerge president

2027 election: Baba-Ahmed mentions what Tinubu, Obi, Atiku must get to emerge president

Politics

a year ago

Baba-Ahmed expressed concern over Nigeria's state, stressing that northern support is crucial to determining the outcome of the 2027 presidential election.

Buba Galadima blows hot, calls ex-Nigerian president 'greatest fraud that happened to Nigeria'

Buba Galadima blows hot, calls ex-Nigerian president 'greatest fraud that happened to Nigeria'

Nigeria

a year ago

Buba Galadima, ex-National Secretary of CPC, has labeled Buhari "the greatest fraud" in Nigerian history, accusing him of deceit and prioritising the elite.

“N650 per litre”: Stakeholders predict cheaper fuel as global oil prices continue to tumble

“N650 per litre”: Stakeholders predict cheaper fuel as global oil prices continue to tumble

Economy

a year ago

Fuel prices in Nigeria have dropped significantly following the government's renewed naira-for-crude policy and global oil price declines. But it could go lower.

Iyabo Ojo jokingly confronts Kamo at white wedding over cash he 'took' home from JP 2025

Iyabo Ojo jokingly confronts Kamo at white wedding over cash he 'took' home from JP 2025

Celebrities

a year ago

Iyabo Ojo playfully challenged actor Kamo State after sighting him at Priscilla's white wedding. She asked for all the money he took from JP 2025.

US embassy to close its offices in Nigeria starting from April 18

US embassy to close its offices in Nigeria starting from April 18

Nigeria

a year ago

US Embassy in Nigeria will temporarily close its offices starting April 18 for Good Friday, suspending consular services, with normal operations resuming afterward.

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