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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.

6554 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Man chats up lady whom he mistakenly transferred N525k to, her response trends online

Man chats up lady whom he mistakenly transferred N525k to, her response trends online

People

a year ago

Young divorced lady shares why she'd never advise women to leave abusive husbands, shares experience

Young divorced lady shares why she'd never advise women to leave abusive husbands, shares experience

People

a year ago

2027 election: Atiku gets key endorsement amid plots to sack Tinubu, details emerge

2027 election: Atiku gets key endorsement amid plots to sack Tinubu, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

‘Tinubu is doing well,’ Peter Obi speaks, video trends

‘Tinubu is doing well,’ Peter Obi speaks, video trends

Politics

a year ago

VDM drags Nedu over scholarship scandal, rains curses: "People's prayer will work against you"

VDM drags Nedu over scholarship scandal, rains curses: "People's prayer will work against you"

Celebrities

a year ago

Has PDP acting national chairman Umar Damagum resigned? Fact emerges

Has PDP acting national chairman Umar Damagum resigned? Fact emerges

Politics

a year ago

Doctor insists hospital not to blame for alleged death of pregnant woman over deposit of N500k

Doctor insists hospital not to blame for alleged death of pregnant woman over deposit of N500k

People

a year ago

A Nigerian medical doctor said the hospital that allegedly rejected a pregnant woman over a deposit of N500k is not entirely to blame for her death.

Full list: Ojulari officially takes over from Kyari at NNPC, names new 8-member management team

Full list: Ojulari officially takes over from Kyari at NNPC, names new 8-member management team

Energy

a year ago

Bayo Ojulari has officially taken over the reins of NNPC Limited from his predecessor, Mr. Mele Kyari, and subsequently named his management team.

2baba: Ushbebe seeks prayers for singer amid affair with Natasha, "Which kind mumu love b that?"

2baba: Ushbebe seeks prayers for singer amid affair with Natasha, "Which kind mumu love b that?"

Celebrities

a year ago

Comedian Ushbebe has weighed into 2baba's family and marriage predicament. The media personality asked country men to pray for the singer's freedom.

JAMB uncovers Kano varsity applicants with fake results: “Only 6 out of 148 were genuine”

JAMB uncovers Kano varsity applicants with fake results: “Only 6 out of 148 were genuine”

Education

a year ago

JAMB has revealed that only six out of 148 A-Level results submitted to Bayero University Kano were genuine, vowing to renew its fight against fraudulent admission.

Mercy Eke shines bright in UK MBA presentation, fans react: "At least no be audio school"

Mercy Eke shines bright in UK MBA presentation, fans react: "At least no be audio school"

Celebrities

a year ago

Mercy Eke aced her UK MBA presentation, calling it a major milestone as she balances her entertainment career with academic growth and excellence.

Jemima Osunde laments industry pressure: “Actors now pushed to double as content creators"

Jemima Osunde laments industry pressure: “Actors now pushed to double as content creators"

Celebrities

a year ago

Nigerian actress Jemima Osunde says Nollywood now casts based on social media clout, adding actors are unfairly expected to market films and stay active online.

Alleged N500k deposit: Nigerian mum slams man for videoing pregnant wife in pain, questions him

Alleged N500k deposit: Nigerian mum slams man for videoing pregnant wife in pain, questions him

People

a year ago

A Nigerian mum slammed the husband of a late pregnant woman over his inability to prepare for his wife’s delivery and for filming her final moments.

Timini reacts as female fan avoids peck from him, video trends: "Her man is proud of her"

Timini reacts as female fan avoids peck from him, video trends: "Her man is proud of her"

Celebrities

a year ago

A female fan’s swift manoeuvre to avoid a peck from Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson during a selfie sparked laughter, earning her the title 'Ms Flexible'.

Odumodublvck shares reason for calling out Peter Obi: "I was offered money to campaign against him"

Odumodublvck shares reason for calling out Peter Obi: "I was offered money to campaign against him"

Music

a year ago

Odumodublvck has shared reason for calling out Peter Obi over his upcoming project. He said he was offered money he has never seen before to campaign against him.

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