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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

Shallipopi turns female fan into a millionaire in just 10 minutes: "Just like that"

Shallipopi turns female fan into a millionaire in just 10 minutes: "Just like that"

Celebrities

a year ago

NIMC announces important update on NIN card, warns against illegal printing

NIMC announces important update on NIN card, warns against illegal printing

Economy

a year ago

Stakeholders raise alarm as data shows importation accounts for 96% of sugar consumed in Nigeria

Stakeholders raise alarm as data shows importation accounts for 96% of sugar consumed in Nigeria

Economy

a year ago

Man displays receipt as wife sends him money as birthday gift, amount sparks mixed reactions

Man displays receipt as wife sends him money as birthday gift, amount sparks mixed reactions

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Apply: NDDC announces foreign postgraduate scholarship, lists relevant courses for qualification

Apply: NDDC announces foreign postgraduate scholarship, lists relevant courses for qualification

Education

a year ago

INEC finally takes action amid Natasha's ongoing recall process

INEC finally takes action amid Natasha's ongoing recall process

Nigeria

a year ago

Eid-Ul-Fitr 2025: March 31, April 1 declared as public holidays in Ghana

Eid-Ul-Fitr 2025: March 31, April 1 declared as public holidays in Ghana

Africa

a year ago

The government of Ghana has announced Monday, March 31, and Tuesday, April 1 as public holidays for Eid-Ul-Fitr, according to a statement from the presidency.

New pump prices expected as cost of fuel increase by N20

New pump prices expected as cost of fuel increase by N20

Energy

a year ago

Petrol marketers across the country may adjust their pump prices as the cost of buying fuel at depots continue to rise above the current selling prices.

Iyabo Ojo's lover breaks internet with unclad pic ahead of 58th b'day: "Grandpa don loose guard"

Iyabo Ojo's lover breaks internet with unclad pic ahead of 58th b'day: "Grandpa don loose guard"

Celebrities

a year ago

Paulo is excited to be marking his birthday in a few days, and he decided to share a lovely picture with his fans online. However, they were not happy with it.

FG shares details three African countries owe Nigeria over $8m in electricity bills

FG shares details three African countries owe Nigeria over $8m in electricity bills

Business and Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has revealed that international customers in Benin Republic, Togo and Niger Republic are owing Nigeria.

VDM calls out EFCC, alleges agency collected bribe from Wizkid's DJ and Terry Apala

VDM calls out EFCC, alleges agency collected bribe from Wizkid's DJ and Terry Apala

Celebrities

a year ago

Verydarkman has called out EFCC over the investigation letter written to Wizkid's DJ, Terry Apalla, others. He asked why they didn't investigate Okoya sons.

UK releases more names of dead Nigerians with unclaimed estates, searches for relatives

UK releases more names of dead Nigerians with unclaimed estates, searches for relatives

Economy

a year ago

The UK has released more names of Nigerians who have died and left estates with no one to claim them, setting a deadline before the estates will be forfeited.

Small Doctor and wife welcome newborn baby in Canada, adorable photos trend: “Welcome to the world”

Small Doctor and wife welcome newborn baby in Canada, adorable photos trend: “Welcome to the world”

Celebrities

a year ago

Nigerian singer Small Doctor and his wife recently announced the news of their newborn child on social media with adorable photos. Several fans reacted.

Actor Joseph Momodu auditions for Tyler Perry's production, speaks Spanish and Italian

Actor Joseph Momodu auditions for Tyler Perry's production, speaks Spanish and Italian

Celebrities

a year ago

Joseph Momodu's 2024 audition for a Tyler Perry production marked a major career milestone, as the role required an African American fluent in Spanish and Italian.

Mother shows expensive items her child received during classmate’s birthday in school, many react

Mother shows expensive items her child received during classmate’s birthday in school, many react

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Nigerian mother showed the items her child received during his classmate's birthday at school. She unboxed the package which had her son's name on it.

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