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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

AI girl Jarvis reacts as boyfriend Peller publicly announces intention to marry her, video trends

AI girl Jarvis reacts as boyfriend Peller publicly announces intention to marry her, video trends

People

a year ago

Asherkine hides $100 note on street, lucky lady celebrates as she finds it, people react

Asherkine hides $100 note on street, lucky lady celebrates as she finds it, people react

People

a year ago

Dangote Refinery halts sale of fuel in naira, gives reasons

Dangote Refinery halts sale of fuel in naira, gives reasons

Economy

a year ago

FG deducts Rivers, other states' allocations to pay foreign debt

FG deducts Rivers, other states' allocations to pay foreign debt

Money

a year ago

Nigerian man who started foundation for his building celebrates on social media, people react

Nigerian man who started foundation for his building celebrates on social media, people react

People

a year ago

Lawyer explains why he handles divorce cases despite being pastor: “Some marriages need to end”

Lawyer explains why he handles divorce cases despite being pastor: “Some marriages need to end”

People

a year ago

Ibokette Ibas: Old photo showing Wike shaking hands of Rivers' administrator trends, Nigerians React

Ibokette Ibas: Old photo showing Wike shaking hands of Rivers' administrator trends, Nigerians React

Politics

a year ago

An old photo Wike and newly appointed Rivers State Sole Administrator, Ibokette Ibas (retd.), has sparked public debate amidst a declared state of emergency.

Nigerian billionaire set to announce 2025 cohort for entrepreneurship programme, $5,000 grant

Nigerian billionaire set to announce 2025 cohort for entrepreneurship programme, $5,000 grant

Money

a year ago

The Tony Elumelu Foundation will soon unveil the 11th batch of its Entrepreneurship Program amid global economic headwinds and financial limitations.

Breaking: Tinubu appoints Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas as administrator to take over Rivers state

Breaking: Tinubu appoints Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas as administrator to take over Rivers state

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has appointed Vice Admiral Ibokette Ibas (Rtd) as Administrator of Rivers State.This was after he declared State of emergency in the state.

CBN changes dollar rate for customs duty as naira depreciates again

CBN changes dollar rate for customs duty as naira depreciates again

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has reduced the foreign exchange rates for cargo clearance at Nigeria's ports despite the depreciation against naira.

Man laments as Nigerian private university rejects his PhD application over missing WAEC subjects

Man laments as Nigerian private university rejects his PhD application over missing WAEC subjects

People

a year ago

A Nigerian man shared how a private university rejected his PhD application over missing WAEC subjects. He shared what happened when he applied for same abroad.

Setback for Lagos as investors abandon Lekki-Epe truck parks, give reasons

Setback for Lagos as investors abandon Lekki-Epe truck parks, give reasons

Economy

a year ago

Many of the investors had taken loans from the banks to fund their plans and to prepare the space for takeoff, but they have explained why they have to withdraw.

Teni visits hospital after recovery, offsets medical bill of widow who lost 37-year-old son, others

Teni visits hospital after recovery, offsets medical bill of widow who lost 37-year-old son, others

Music

a year ago

Teni has put smiles on the faces of some patient at the Federal Medial Centre Ebute Meta. Gave out items and money to many, as she also prayed for them.

“If NYSC kicks you out, your options of getting a job is already limited": Celebrity lawyer Stan Alieke

“If NYSC kicks you out, your options of getting a job is already limited": Celebrity lawyer Stan Alieke

Celebrities

a year ago

Stan Alieke, a prominent Nigerian lawyer, has cautioned that being removed from NYSC could drastically reduce a graduate’s job opportunities amid Raye's conflicts

Lady blocks man on WhatsApp over his response after she sent him her video, shares his voice note

Lady blocks man on WhatsApp over his response after she sent him her video, shares his voice note

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Nigerian lady shared why she blocked a man who chatted with her on WhatsApp after getting her number. She shared the WhatsApp voice note he sent.

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