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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.

6555 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

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

Nollywood star Jemima Osunde reacts to BBL rumours: "Share your doctor’s number"

Nollywood star Jemima Osunde reacts to BBL rumours: "Share your doctor’s number"

Celebrities

a year ago

VDM sends warning to Lege Miamii over constant videos with Seyi Tinubu: "E no dey freak us again"

VDM sends warning to Lege Miamii over constant videos with Seyi Tinubu: "E no dey freak us again"

Celebrities

a year ago

2baba: Radiogad declares self Annie's new man, taunts VDM with muscular physique, "Full package"

2baba: Radiogad declares self Annie's new man, taunts VDM with muscular physique, "Full package"

Celebrities

a year ago

Lady publicly thanks Omotola Jalade Ekehinde for paying her WAEC fees in 2015

Lady publicly thanks Omotola Jalade Ekehinde for paying her WAEC fees in 2015

People

a year ago

Forbes releases new black billionaires' list for 2025, Dangote, 5 other Nigerians included

Forbes releases new black billionaires' list for 2025, Dangote, 5 other Nigerians included

Industry

a year ago

International Breweries reports N113 billion loss, now on 7-year losing streak

International Breweries reports N113 billion loss, now on 7-year losing streak

Economy

a year ago

The brewer owns several notable brands in the Nigerian market, including Hero, Trophy lager beer, Grand malt, Beta Malt, Flying Fish, Buddweiser, and others.

TikToker Kesari arrested after allegedly buying car with money mistakenly sent to his account

TikToker Kesari arrested after allegedly buying car with money mistakenly sent to his account

Celebrities

a year ago

Nigerian online sensation Kesari has reportedly been arrested after he bought a car with money that was mistakenly sent to his bank account. Netizens reacted.

Chiefpriest’s “baby mama” drags his sister for reportedly slamming her: “You with 3 baby dads"

Chiefpriest’s “baby mama” drags his sister for reportedly slamming her: “You with 3 baby dads"

Celebrities

a year ago

Nigerian socialite Cubana Chiefpriest trended online after his alleged baby mama accused his sister of insulting her online and calling her names.

Feminist recalls how unexpected question ruined her date with an attractive man, people react

Feminist recalls how unexpected question ruined her date with an attractive man, people react

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A feminist shared how she went on a date with an attractive man who asked her an unexpected question. Her response to the question ruined their date.

Funke Akindele floods timelines with epic childhood and old pictures, ignores Lande's N90k claim

Funke Akindele floods timelines with epic childhood and old pictures, ignores Lande's N90k claim

Celebrities

a year ago

Funke Akindele's new social media post has got fans talking. The actress shared numerous throwback pictures of herself to reflect her journey into stardom.

PhD holder works as cleaner after getting BSc, MSc at Ebonyi State University

PhD holder works as cleaner after getting BSc, MSc at Ebonyi State University

People

a year ago

Dr Enyi Onyebuchi Paul, a Nigerian man who has a PhD in mathematics education is reported working as a cleaner at Ebonyi State University (EBSU) Abakaliki.

“Burna Boy looked up to me”: ChocoMilo hitmaker Maxi Kabiesi opens up on impact in the industry

“Burna Boy looked up to me”: ChocoMilo hitmaker Maxi Kabiesi opens up on impact in the industry

Music

a year ago

Old-time Nigerian singer, Maxi Kabiesi, shared his relationship with Burna Boy as he recounted his career during his younger days in Port Harcourt.

Air Peace, United Airlines, Arik top list as NCAA releases breakdown of flight disruptions

Air Peace, United Airlines, Arik top list as NCAA releases breakdown of flight disruptions

Economy

a year ago

NCAA list shows that out of 70,543 domestic flights operated in 2024, 33,235 were delayed, and 1,189 cancelled. About 35% of int'l flights were affected too.

Man who cut bread instead of cake on wedding day recalls what transpired, celebrates anniversary

Man who cut bread instead of cake on wedding day recalls what transpired, celebrates anniversary

People

a year ago

As a couple marked their first anniversary, the man shared how they used bread instead of cake on their wedding day. He recalled how he was mocked.

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