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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.

6566 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Chelsea advised to sign Super Eagles star striker by UEFA Champions League-winning coach

Chelsea advised to sign Super Eagles star striker by UEFA Champions League-winning coach

Football

a year ago

Femi Lazarus: Biblical perspective on financial charges for religious mentorship and service by Aduralere Esan

Femi Lazarus: Biblical perspective on financial charges for religious mentorship and service by Aduralere Esan

Opinion

a year ago

Natasha Osawaru: Davido called out for allegedly ignoring lawmaker as he meets 2Baba

Natasha Osawaru: Davido called out for allegedly ignoring lawmaker as he meets 2Baba

Music

a year ago

Kunle Afolayan’s son breaks silence amid viral clip of him catwalking with braided hair, peeps react

Kunle Afolayan’s son breaks silence amid viral clip of him catwalking with braided hair, peeps react

Celebrities

a year ago

Lady who lost her husband after 2 and half years of marriage shares heartbreaking experience

Lady who lost her husband after 2 and half years of marriage shares heartbreaking experience

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Deeone alleges VDM uses 'juju' shares what happened to him, Nedu after dragging activist

Deeone alleges VDM uses 'juju' shares what happened to him, Nedu after dragging activist

Celebrities

a year ago

Businesswoman who rejected customer’s marriage proposal explains why, shares his unexpected reaction

Businesswoman who rejected customer’s marriage proposal explains why, shares his unexpected reaction

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Nigerian businesswoman shared what happened after she turned down her customer’s marriage proposal. She shared her reason and his unexpected reaction.

Lagos state begins demolition of illegal structures as 90-day amnesty period expires

Lagos state begins demolition of illegal structures as 90-day amnesty period expires

Economy

a year ago

The state government offered 90 days from May to July 2024 for property owners to regularise their documents and comply with the regulations. It was extended twice.

“No husband in UK but I found mine”: Nigerian lady marries man she met 3 months after relocating

“No husband in UK but I found mine”: Nigerian lady marries man she met 3 months after relocating

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Nigerian lady celebrated as she married a man she met in the United Kingdom 3 months after relocating. She shared videos of them and how they met.

Peller breaks record, gets 163k live views after backlash over #30DaysChallenge: "Biggest in Africa"

Peller breaks record, gets 163k live views after backlash over #30DaysChallenge: "Biggest in Africa"

Celebrities

a year ago

Peller has gathered over 163 views on his TikTok live days after he was backlashed over 30dayschallenge. He has criticised those bothering him about the trend.

Jim Iyke's reaction trends after YouTube brought down film with over 600k views: “Inestimable Time”

Jim Iyke's reaction trends after YouTube brought down film with over 600k views: “Inestimable Time”

Nollywood

a year ago

Jim Iyke has reacted after YouTube brought down his movie, which has already gained over 600k views. He said that the efforts, time his team put in were inestimable.

Trump opens up on who he thinks killed JFK after releasing assassination investigation files

Trump opens up on who he thinks killed JFK after releasing assassination investigation files

US

a year ago

President Trump reaffirmed his belief that Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in John F. Kennedy's assassination while suggesting the possibility of external assistance.

Edo massacre: How 16 northerners were killed over false allegations, video emerges

Edo massacre: How 16 northerners were killed over false allegations, video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

The videos of the incident of 16 people who were killed over false allegations have been published. The police and other authorities have reacted to the situation.

Tosin Ashafa celebrates Tinubu at 73, says he’s committed to national development

Tosin Ashafa celebrates Tinubu at 73, says he’s committed to national development

Nigeria

a year ago

Many Nigerians, including Nigerian politician and entrepreneur, Tosin Ashafa, have celebrated President Bola Tinubu as he marks his 73rd birthday on Saturday.

Osupa teases Pasuma during video call after Taye Currency's viral comment: "My colleague's boss"

Osupa teases Pasuma during video call after Taye Currency's viral comment: "My colleague's boss"

Celebrities

a year ago

A clip capturing a video call between Fuji stars Saheed Osupa and Wasiu Alabi Pasuma is trending on social media following Taye Currency's viral comment.

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