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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.

5277 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Corps member honours mother who singlehandedly sponsored her through niuversity, gets sweet reaction

Corps member honours mother who singlehandedly sponsored her through niuversity, gets sweet reaction

People

4 months ago

FG invites Nigerians to apply for zero-interest loans up to N300,000

FG invites Nigerians to apply for zero-interest loans up to N300,000

Money

4 months ago

Lady who got bitten by a snake reveals how herbalist treated her, medical expert reacts

Lady who got bitten by a snake reveals how herbalist treated her, medical expert reacts

People

4 months ago

Peller elicits reactions over claims about Wizkid's music: "It makes people feel sleepy"

Peller elicits reactions over claims about Wizkid's music: "It makes people feel sleepy"

Music

4 months ago

Lady who regularly takes part in Hallelujah Challenge shares why she refused to join 2026 edition

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Lady who regularly takes part in Hallelujah Challenge shares why she refused to join 2026 edition

People

4 months ago

“God is interested in Davido": Prophet Abel Boma shares prophecy about singer, fans react

“God is interested in Davido": Prophet Abel Boma shares prophecy about singer, fans react

Celebrities

4 months ago

Breaking: Jubilation as Nigerian governor approves early payment of February salaries

Breaking: Jubilation as Nigerian governor approves early payment of February salaries

Nigeria

4 months ago

Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu approves early payment of February salaries and pensions for civil servants, easing financial strain ahead of Ramadan.

Lady discloses what brought out 5 snakes from her house, video gets attention on TikTok

Lady discloses what brought out 5 snakes from her house, video gets attention on TikTok

People

4 months ago

A Nigerian lady recently shared a video on TikTok disclosing how she found about five snakes inside her house. Netizens reacted massively to the post.

Patrick Doyle blows hot, shares why celebrities are fighting over politicians’ "blood money"

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Patrick Doyle blows hot, shares why celebrities are fighting over politicians’ "blood money"

Celebrities

4 months ago

Patrick Doyle criticises greedy entertainers seeking political gains, revealing bitter disputes over financial rewards and the blurred line between art in Nollywood.

Otedola projects naira to trade below N1,000/$, praises Dangote

Otedola projects naira to trade below N1,000/$, praises Dangote

Energy

4 months ago

Dangote Refinery’s full-capacity operations, producing 75 million litres of PMS daily, could reduce fuel imports, ease forex pressure, and strengthen the naira.

Nanyah’s mother shows last WhatsApp chat with daughter before she died from snakebite

Nanyah’s mother shows last WhatsApp chat with daughter before she died from snakebite

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

The mother of Nanyah, who died from a snakebite, has broken her silence. She shows the last WhatsApp chat she sent to her daughter before her death.

Queen Dami accused of faking viral collapse amid drama with Portable: “We planned it”

Queen Dami accused of faking viral collapse amid drama with Portable: “We planned it”

Music

4 months ago

A voice note shares claims from Queen Dami's friend, shedding light on her alleged staged fainting incident amid drama with Portable, sparking widespread reactions.

DisCo warns of possible power cuts over TIN, NIN submission deadline

DisCo warns of possible power cuts over TIN, NIN submission deadline

Energy

4 months ago

Thousands of customers of Ikeja Electric may face disruptions to their electricity supply if they fail to submit valid identification details before February 20

FG launches free training programme for Nigerian youths looking for oil and gas jobs

FG launches free training programme for Nigerian youths looking for oil and gas jobs

Energy

4 months ago

NCDMB has launched a nationwide Oil and Gas Field Readiness Training Programme to equip 10,000 Nigerian youths with technical skills for employment opportunities.

Snakebite: Nanyah’s father breaks silence, shares 3 last words she told him minutes before death

Snakebite: Nanyah’s father breaks silence, shares 3 last words she told him minutes before death

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

Christopher Nwangene, the father of Nanyah, who died from a snakebite, has broken his silence. He shares the last 3 words she told him minutes before she died.

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