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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

APC national secretary accused of calling for state of emergency in another PDP state

APC national secretary accused of calling for state of emergency in another PDP state

Politics

a year ago

Wizkid's partner, Jada P, finally shows baby girl's face, takes her to sign deal: "She's so cute"

Wizkid's partner, Jada P, finally shows baby girl's face, takes her to sign deal: "She's so cute"

Music

a year ago

Group raises alarm over natural gas wastage in Nigeria, calls on FG to invest

Group raises alarm over natural gas wastage in Nigeria, calls on FG to invest

Economy

a year ago

Portable's babymama Honey Berry shares her decision after singer asks for forgiveness: “Best answer”

Portable's babymama Honey Berry shares her decision after singer asks for forgiveness: “Best answer”

Music

a year ago

Oyo stampede: Reactions as criminal charges are dropped against Queen Naomi, Oriyomi Hamzat

Oyo stampede: Reactions as criminal charges are dropped against Queen Naomi, Oriyomi Hamzat

Celebrities

a year ago

"I pass my neighbour": Nigerian lady cries out after seeing new price of small generator, people react

"I pass my neighbour": Nigerian lady cries out after seeing new price of small generator, people react

People

a year ago

FUNAAB final year students give favourite lecturer gifts in class, her emotional speech warms hearts

FUNAAB final year students give favourite lecturer gifts in class, her emotional speech warms hearts

People

a year ago

A female lecturer of the Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), Dr. Aminah Badmos, got a warm surprise from her students in class.

US embassy in Nigeria issues warning to visa applicants over fraud, mentions consequences

US embassy in Nigeria issues warning to visa applicants over fraud, mentions consequences

US

a year ago

US Embassy in Nigeria shares the gravity of visa fraud and life-altering consequences of dishonesty. Prospective applicants are advised to comply with regulation.

Air Peace slashes airfares on London route by N600,000, adds extra free luggage for passengers

Air Peace slashes airfares on London route by N600,000, adds extra free luggage for passengers

Industry

a year ago

Air Peace has announced an N600,000 slash from its airfares on the London route from any part of the country with an additional free luggage for passengers.

Do2dtun warns Portable of what would befall him for disrespecting Saheed Osupa: "Just ask Mailaika"

Do2dtun warns Portable of what would befall him for disrespecting Saheed Osupa: "Just ask Mailaika"

Celebrities

a year ago

Do2dtun has reacted to the video made by Portable where he disrespected Saheed Osupa. He said the singer would beat him from bus stop to bus stop.

Pope Francis stops using oxygen mask, details emerge

Pope Francis stops using oxygen mask, details emerge

Europe

a year ago

Pope Francis has stopped using oxygen mask. Pope Francis has spent several weeks in the hospital receiving treatment for "polymicrobial respiratory tract infection".

Breaking: Many reported dead as truck explodes, video, location emerge

Breaking: Many reported dead as truck explodes, video, location emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

A fuel tanker explosion near Karu Bridge on the Abuja-Keffi Expressway has left several vehicles trapped, with emergency responders working to contain the fire.

Breaking: Senate postpones debate on state of emergency in Rivers, reason emerges

Breaking: Senate postpones debate on state of emergency in Rivers, reason emerges

Politics

a year ago

The Senate has postponed its debate on President Tinubu's state of emergency in Rivers State, rescheduling the discussion for March 20, 2025, due to plenary delays.

Mohbad's mum cries, accuses Yomi Fabiyi of kidnapping singer's brother: "She can't be sane again"

Mohbad's mum cries, accuses Yomi Fabiyi of kidnapping singer's brother: "She can't be sane again"

Music

a year ago

Mohbad mother has cried out after her son, Adura was allegedly kidnapped in court. She claimed they tore her cloth and her bag and took her son away.

Nigerian stock investors lose over N500 billion in 3 days

Nigerian stock investors lose over N500 billion in 3 days

Capital Market

a year ago

The Nigerian stock market recorded another day of losses, pushing the total decline over the last three days to more than N500 billion as investor sentiment weakens.

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