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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.

6563 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Lagos state govt targets N5 billion sales at 2025 tourism fair with Naija Brand Chick

Economy

a year ago

Oba Solomon drags Peller for disrespecting him almost one year ago, calls him foolish: “Forgive”

Oba Solomon drags Peller for disrespecting him almost one year ago, calls him foolish: “Forgive”

Celebrities

a year ago

Odumodublvck drags Peter Obi: "Me and you never ever get problem before, make e no start now"

Odumodublvck drags Peter Obi: "Me and you never ever get problem before, make e no start now"

Music

a year ago

NIMET releases new weather outlook for April, predicts extreme heat in some Nigerian states

NIMET releases new weather outlook for April, predicts extreme heat in some Nigerian states

Nigeria

a year ago

Falz, Tiwa Savage, 8 other renowned Nigerian musicians who featured in Nollywood movies

Falz, Tiwa Savage, 8 other renowned Nigerian musicians who featured in Nollywood movies

Music

a year ago

Osimhen taunts Mourinho, Fenerbahce fans with wild celebration after Galatasaray's historic win

Osimhen taunts Mourinho, Fenerbahce fans with wild celebration after Galatasaray's historic win

Football

a year ago

Annie Idibia's fans unveil IG page, name to support her after separation from 2Baba, she reacts

Annie Idibia's fans unveil IG page, name to support her after separation from 2Baba, she reacts

Celebrities

a year ago

Acrress Annie Idibia's fans and supporters have launched an official IG page and name for their queen following her separation from singer 2Baba.

Lady displays provisions her talking stage bought for her after requesting pack of water, people react

Lady displays provisions her talking stage bought for her after requesting pack of water, people react

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young lady was surprised after seeing the many groceries her talking stage bought for her. She shared what made the man buy such groceries for her.

Farmer slumps, dies after hearing false alarm as his family makes request

Farmer slumps, dies after hearing false alarm as his family makes request

Nigeria

a year ago

A farmer in Usha, Agatu Local Government Area, tragically died while fleeing from a false alarm about an attack, highlighting the dangers of unverified information.

Portable reacts to Regina Daniels' cryptic post after outing with Annie: "Eye don see shege"

Portable reacts to Regina Daniels' cryptic post after outing with Annie: "Eye don see shege"

Celebrities

a year ago

Portable Zazu, a Nigerian street act, has reacted to a fresh post by Regina Daniels that has got everyone talking. The singer's remark ignited more reactions online.

Man loses his heavily pregnant wife after hospital rejected her over N500k bill, doctor speaks

Man loses his heavily pregnant wife after hospital rejected her over N500k bill, doctor speaks

People

a year ago

A Nigerian man was left traumatised after he lost his wife after a hospital refused to attend to her as he could not raise the N500k they were charged as deposit.

Judy Austin reacts to bottle Juju rumour, pens emotional note to unborn child, praises Yul Edochie

Judy Austin reacts to bottle Juju rumour, pens emotional note to unborn child, praises Yul Edochie

Celebrities

a year ago

Judy Austin has sparked controversy online after she reacted to the bottle juju rumour with a message to her unborn child and her man, Yul Edochie.

Portable angrily responds to Saheed Osupa in video after fuji musician vowed to deal with him

Portable angrily responds to Saheed Osupa in video after fuji musician vowed to deal with him

Celebrities

a year ago

Singer Habeeb Okikiola, aka Portable, has slammed Saheed Osupa following Fuji icon's vow to deal with him amid online face-off over music right theft.

Tinubu sacks NNPC boss Mele Kyari amid saga with Dangote, new GCEO appointed

Tinubu sacks NNPC boss Mele Kyari amid saga with Dangote, new GCEO appointed

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has sacked the GCEO of the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited, Mele Kyari, amid the ongoing saga involving Dangote.

CAF reportedly orders replay of controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, emerges

CAF reportedly orders replay of controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier, emerges

Football

a year ago

The news of Confederation of African Football has reportedly ordering replay of the controversial 2025 AFCON qualifier between Cameroon and Kenya has been debunked.

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