James Ojo

Education: BA Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN, 2013-2017), Code for Africa Fact-Checking Masterclass (2022), Smile Train Media Workshop on Cleft (2022), RCDIJ Data Journalism Masterclass (2021)

Experience: Correspondent, Caracal Reports (US, 2017-2018), Contributor, International Policy Digest (Virginia, US), Reporter, The Sun Newspaper (2019), The Nation Newspaper, Editor, CrispNG, Deputy Editor, Nigerian Village Square, Investigative journalist, TheCable Newspaper (2019-2023).

Awards: Host Writer Prize, Investigative Journalism (Germany, 2022); The Cable Journalist of the Year (2022); PwC Media Excellence Awards (Second Runner-up, Business and Economy, 2022); Reporter of the Year (MACSA, 2017); Honorary recognition, PAJI Africa Prize, Investigative Journalism (2023).

James Ojo is a copy editor at Legit.ng. He is an award-winning journalist with a speciality in investigative journalism. He is a fellow of Nigeria Health Watch Prevent Epidemics Journalism Fellowship (2023), WSCIJ Collaborative Media Project (2022), ICIR Health Reporting (2022), YouthHubAfrica’s Basic Education Media Fellowship (2022), Countering the Fake News Epidemic (MacArthur Foundation) 2021, and Tiger Eye Foundation Fellowship. Email: james.ojo@corp.legit.ng

1871 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Rapper Falz addresses relationship with Bobrisky, provides update on lawsuit against VeryDarkMan

Rapper Falz addresses relationship with Bobrisky, provides update on lawsuit against VeryDarkMan

Celebrities

3 months ago

Fraud case: Peter Okoye drags Jude's wife into feud, exposes her alleged role, bcks Cynthia Morgan

Fraud case: Peter Okoye drags Jude's wife into feud, exposes her alleged role, bcks Cynthia Morgan

Music

3 months ago

Sophia Momodu shares her views on confrontation and avoidance, working with Iyabo Ojo, video trends

Sophia Momodu shares her views on confrontation and avoidance, working with Iyabo Ojo, video trends

Celebrities

3 months ago

Arik Air’s debt hits N455 billion as airline faces possible liquidation amid alleged fraud case

Arik Air’s debt hits N455 billion as airline faces possible liquidation amid alleged fraud case

Economy

3 months ago

Lady’s landlord stores Sallah rams behind her window, she complains about sleepless nights

Lady’s landlord stores Sallah rams behind her window, she complains about sleepless nights

People

3 months ago

Nigeria stocks extend positive performance as market gains N224bn

Nigeria stocks extend positive performance as market gains N224bn

Capital Market

3 months ago

Young filmmaker dies in river while shooting film at night in Ogun, friends mourn: "Same mistake"

Young filmmaker dies in river while shooting film at night in Ogun, friends mourn: "Same mistake"

Nollywood

3 months ago

Olaoluwa, a young and promising Nigerian filmmaker was said to have been shooting at a location in Ogun State before he drowned & met his untimely death.

VDM continues calling out David Ibiyeomie after clergy told man not to wake up during service

VDM continues calling out David Ibiyeomie after clergy told man not to wake up during service

Celebrities

3 months ago

Verydarkman has reacted to a miracle done by Davido Ibiyeomie in his church. The clergy said that a man should sleep and not wake up and he didn't.

UK-based man With 24/7 electricity laments as mother’s NEPA bill is more expensive than his

UK-based man With 24/7 electricity laments as mother’s NEPA bill is more expensive than his

People

3 months ago

An abroad-based man lamented that his Nigerian mother’s electricity bill in May was more expensive than his. He shared how much he paid and the amount his mum paid.

Judy Austin's mum's prayer for newborn as Yul Edochie makes money rain stirs concerns: "God forbid"

Judy Austin's mum's prayer for newborn as Yul Edochie makes money rain stirs concerns: "God forbid"

Nollywood

3 months ago

Actor Yul Edochie shared a touching video of his mother-in-law praying for his newborn daughter, sparking mixed reactions from fans on social media

Nigerian lady marries man who stole her phone number from her CV, sparks mixed reactions

Nigerian lady marries man who stole her phone number from her CV, sparks mixed reactions

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A Nigerian lady celebrated as she married the man who stole her number from her CV. Their romantic video and love story caught people's attention online.

Oil marketer backs Dangote, confirms Nigeria's petrol prices are lower than neighbouring countries

Oil marketer backs Dangote, confirms Nigeria's petrol prices are lower than neighbouring countries

Energy

3 months ago

A major oil marketer has confirmed that Nigeria's petrol prices are cheaper than to its neighbours, thanks to the impact of Dangote Refinery and lower taxes.

FG speaks on new empowerment programme, mentions those who will benefit

FG speaks on new empowerment programme, mentions those who will benefit

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigerian government partners with Google to empower youth through digital transformation, fostering skills, and positioning Nigeria as a global tech hub.

NYSC member visits mortuary to pay last respect to late father, salutes his remains in sad video

NYSC member visits mortuary to pay last respect to late father, salutes his remains in sad video

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

A female corps member, visited her late father's body to bid him a final farewell. She cried as she saluted his remains, sparking reactions as video trended.

Change of institution: List of top Nigerian universities with high acceptance rates for JAMB/UTME

Change of institution: List of top Nigerian universities with high acceptance rates for JAMB/UTME

Education

3 months ago

Discover Nigerian universities with high acceptance rates for JAMB Change of Institution. Boost your chances of admission with a flexible cut-off mark policy.

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