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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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Truth or Dare: Women gather to donate money to Lande’s wife, “Should her children starve to death?”

Truth or Dare: Women gather to donate money to Lande’s wife, “Should her children starve to death?”

Celebrities

a year ago

Yul Edochie reportedly signs artiste on record label, Judy Austin reacts: "I am so proud of you"

Yul Edochie reportedly signs artiste on record label, Judy Austin reacts: "I am so proud of you"

Celebrities

a year ago

Omoni Oboli’s 'Love In Every Word' accused of copyright violation as YouTube takes action, fans react

Omoni Oboli’s 'Love In Every Word' accused of copyright violation as YouTube takes action, fans react

Movies

a year ago

African country where govt ministers don't have official cars, residences and security guards

African country where govt ministers don't have official cars, residences and security guards

Africa

a year ago

Ijoba Lande celebrates on 3rd Mainland Bridge as Davido posts his skit amid wife’s scandal

Ijoba Lande celebrates on 3rd Mainland Bridge as Davido posts his skit amid wife’s scandal

Celebrities

a year ago

‘Enough is enough’: Wike sends out fresh warning message at Abuja event, details emerge

‘Enough is enough’: Wike sends out fresh warning message at Abuja event, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Former Nigerian senator shares disclaimer as Baba Tee confesses to sleeping with Ijoba Lande’s wife

Former Nigerian senator shares disclaimer as Baba Tee confesses to sleeping with Ijoba Lande’s wife

Nigeria

a year ago

A former Nigerian senator has shared a disclaimer after Babatunde Tayo, popularly known as Baba Tee, confessed to sleeping with Ijoba Lande’s wife, Dara.

Nasarawa: Tears as pregnant woman, 5 others killed, details emerge

Nasarawa: Tears as pregnant woman, 5 others killed, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

In Nasarawa state, families were thrown into mourning as a pregnant woman and five others people were killed. Legit.ng has the details of the attack.

Tax reform: Developers send message to FG on social housing, building materials

Tax reform: Developers send message to FG on social housing, building materials

Economy

a year ago

Nigeria has an urgent need for affordable housing units for low-income households, as a report has shown that almost 60% or urban dwellers live in urban slums.

Nigerian lady says she’d rather remain single than date or marry struggling man, explains why

Nigerian lady says she’d rather remain single than date or marry struggling man, explains why

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A Nigerian lady got people talking after she explained why she preferred remaining single than marry or date a struggling man. She sparked debate.

IVD buys Blessing CEO Mercedes-Benz, her reaction after seeing it trends: "Them go begin cry now"

IVD buys Blessing CEO Mercedes-Benz, her reaction after seeing it trends: "Them go begin cry now"

Celebrities

a year ago

Blessing couldn't hold herself after getting a car gift from her alleged lover, IVD. She shared the video and stated the next brand of car she was going to get.

Natasha releases message as senate takes decision on sexual harassment claim against Akpabio

Natasha releases message as senate takes decision on sexual harassment claim against Akpabio

Politics

a year ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has released a fresh message as the senate took a decision on the sexual harassment claim against her top colleague Godswill Akpabio.

Nigerian traders explain why food prices are declining, share expectations

Nigerian traders explain why food prices are declining, share expectations

Economy

a year ago

Traders across Nigerian markets have claimed fuel price slashes and other factors to be responsible for the recent slight decline in the prices of food.

Regina Daniels drags elder brother as she faces backlash over 'fake' Rolex watch: “Come and explain”

Regina Daniels drags elder brother as she faces backlash over 'fake' Rolex watch: “Come and explain”

Celebrities

a year ago

Actress Regina Daniels trended online after she reacted to the widespread rumours that her new Rolex wristwatch is fake as she called out her elder brother.

Canada announces new visa opportunity that allows residents to bring their parents and grandparents

Canada announces new visa opportunity that allows residents to bring their parents and grandparents

Europe

a year ago

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has announced the 2025 Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) for Canadian citizens and permanent residents.

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