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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

Seyi Tinubu’s wife Layal gushes over how he celebrated her 35th birthday in style: “My man”

Seyi Tinubu’s wife Layal gushes over how he celebrated her 35th birthday in style: “My man”

Celebrities

a year ago

How to avoid disputes arising from the services of an estate agent by Faruq Abbas

How to avoid disputes arising from the services of an estate agent by Faruq Abbas

Opinion

a year ago

Portable, James Brown drag each other to filth over crossdresser's swimming video, fans pick side

Portable, James Brown drag each other to filth over crossdresser's swimming video, fans pick side

Celebrities

a year ago

Video as lady visits her fiance's ex-girlfriend to introduce herself as his wife-to-be, people react

Video as lady visits her fiance's ex-girlfriend to introduce herself as his wife-to-be, people react

People

a year ago

Nigerian married woman in Germany shares why she doesn’t want to have children, sparks debate

Nigerian married woman in Germany shares why she doesn’t want to have children, sparks debate

Family and Relationships

a year ago

New exchange rate as naira appreciates against US dollar

New exchange rate as naira appreciates against US dollar

Money

a year ago

Odumodublvck lauds Mikel Obi's football skills, triggers debate online: "Na only highlight you dey watch"

Odumodublvck lauds Mikel Obi's football skills, triggers debate online: "Na only highlight you dey watch"

Music

a year ago

Odumodublvck calls Mikel Obi Nigeria’s greatest footballer, citing his 2012 display vs. Barcelona and his Champions League final masterclass against Bayern.

Kiekie, mum engage in hilarious Q and A session, fans share observations: “Mummy is a vibe”

Kiekie, mum engage in hilarious Q and A session, fans share observations: “Mummy is a vibe”

Celebrities

a year ago

Skit maker Kiekie and her mother have created content together, and fans were excited to see it. She asked her mother if she been suspended in school before.

Mother buys car, iPhone 16 and other gifts for daughter’s 16th birthday, celebrant’s reaction trends

Mother buys car, iPhone 16 and other gifts for daughter’s 16th birthday, celebrant’s reaction trends

Wedding

a year ago

A Nigerian mum gave her daughter 16 gifts for her 16th birthday, sparking reactions on social media. She reacted after getting a car and other items.

NNPC clarifies status of PH refinery as depots release new fuel prices

NNPC clarifies status of PH refinery as depots release new fuel prices

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCl) has provided an update on PH refinery as depots increase fuel prices after Dangote's decision.

How Lagos state spends estimated N5 billion on red meat daily

How Lagos state spends estimated N5 billion on red meat daily

Economy

a year ago

Lagos state has turned out to be the highest consumer of red meat in Nigeria, with over 7,000 cows consumed daily. This is an investment opportunity.

Truth or Dare: Ijoba Lande reenacts game with Laide Bakare, video trends: "He dey look for revenge"

Truth or Dare: Ijoba Lande reenacts game with Laide Bakare, video trends: "He dey look for revenge"

Nollywood

a year ago

Ijoba Lande and Laide Bakare have both done the truth or dare game that led to the crash of the skit maker's marriage. Laide asked for a particular style.

Pastor Femi Lazarus and Timi Dakolo: Ali Baba reacts to gospel singers' fee, " Spiritual manipulation"

Pastor Femi Lazarus and Timi Dakolo: Ali Baba reacts to gospel singers' fee, " Spiritual manipulation"

Celebrities

a year ago

Ali Baba shares stories of struggling church musicians as Pastor Femi Lazarus sparks debate, criticising gospel singers for charging performance fees.

Lady who asked mum to “arrange” husband for her explains why, shares past relationship experience

Lady who asked mum to “arrange” husband for her explains why, shares past relationship experience

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Nigerian lady trended after she revealed that she permitted her mother to “arrange” a husband for her. She spoke to Legit.ng on her reasons and experiences.

Kwankwaso knocks NASS over Tinubu's state of emergency declaration in Rivers

Kwankwaso knocks NASS over Tinubu's state of emergency declaration in Rivers

Politics

a year ago

Rabiu Kwankwaso, the NNPP national leader, has knocked the Godswill Akpabio leadership in NASS as he kicked against Bola Tinubu's suspension of Fubara in Rivers.

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