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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

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Benue governor breaks silence on rumoured defection from APC to SDP, details emerge

Benue governor breaks silence on rumoured defection from APC to SDP, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Saida BOJ reacts to Oluwadolarz's alleged cheating saga, warns ladies: "You are on your own"

Saida BOJ reacts to Oluwadolarz's alleged cheating saga, warns ladies: "You are on your own"

Celebrities

a year ago

CBN releases new exchange rates as naira crashes further against dollar, pound, euro

CBN releases new exchange rates as naira crashes further against dollar, pound, euro

Money

a year ago

Young man builds 3 bungalows in big compound, celebrates becoming landlord, house video trends

Young man builds 3 bungalows in big compound, celebrates becoming landlord, house video trends

People

a year ago

Marketers beg FCCPC, NMDPRA to stop Dangote, NNPC from reducing fuel price

Marketers beg FCCPC, NMDPRA to stop Dangote, NNPC from reducing fuel price

Economy

a year ago

Automobile company gives 50% discount for Nigerians to acquire cars as it celebrates women

Automobile company gives 50% discount for Nigerians to acquire cars as it celebrates women

Industry

a year ago

More competition as petrol landing cost drops below N800 per litre

More competition as petrol landing cost drops below N800 per litre

Energy

a year ago

The cost of importing Premium Motor Spirit, also known as petrol, into Nigeria has dropped amid a price war between marketers and Dangote Petroleum Refinery.

Feminist rejects marriage in her 20s, says she must make enough money before entering man's house

Feminist rejects marriage in her 20s, says she must make enough money before entering man's house

People

a year ago

A Nigerian lady said it is not good for a woman to get married without first making money. According to her, women should forget about marriage in their 20s.

Lege surrenders after VDM dug up his past, subtly addresses critic on livestream: "Waka jeje"

Lege surrenders after VDM dug up his past, subtly addresses critic on livestream: "Waka jeje"

Celebrities

a year ago

Lege Miami is currently trending after a video of him addressing VDM online surfaced. Recall that the two have been in a heated exchange for a couple of days.

Lagos lawmakers open up on alleged plan to dump APC

Lagos lawmakers open up on alleged plan to dump APC

Politics

a year ago

The lawmakers in the Lagos State House of Assembly have broken the silence on the report that majority of them are planning to dump the APC for another party.

FG offers support to set up CNG pumps in every fuel station

FG offers support to set up CNG pumps in every fuel station

Economy

a year ago

In the drive to cleaner energy, the federal government is out to ensure that every filling station has a CNG pump, and has detailed how the support will be offered.

Man blocks lady after tricking her into paying N57k for food and fuel on first date, she reacts

Man blocks lady after tricking her into paying N57k for food and fuel on first date, she reacts

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Nigerian lady shared how a man tricked her into paying N57,000 for food and fuel on a first date. She spilled details about how it happened, sparking reactions.

More drama as Lande releases name of another person his wife cheated with: "She be palliative?"

More drama as Lande releases name of another person his wife cheated with: "She be palliative?"

Celebrities

a year ago

Nigerian social media users were in disbelief after actor Ijoba Lande posted another video talking about another man who has slept with his wife, Dara.

Omoni Oboli addresses Chinonso Obiora Skyberry‘s copyright claim on YouTube, shares update

Omoni Oboli addresses Chinonso Obiora Skyberry‘s copyright claim on YouTube, shares update

Movies

a year ago

Nollywood actress Omoni Oboli in an update addressed copyright claim against her hit movie ‘Love in Every Word’ by Chinonso Obiora Skyberry on YouTube.

Young boy of 8 years writes love letter to girl in school, many react to his choice of words

Young boy of 8 years writes love letter to girl in school, many react to his choice of words

People

a year ago

A young boy of 8 years wrote a love letter to his schoolmate. His father shared the letter and asked for advice on what to do. Many hailed the boy's writing.

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