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); 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); Host Writer Prize for Investigative Journalism (2022); The Cable Journalist of the Year (2022); PwC Media Excellence Awards (Second Runner-up)

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).

2942 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Kebbi: Man who saw video of released students points out something unusual about their reactions

Kebbi: Man who saw video of released students points out something unusual about their reactions

People

5 days ago

Kebbi: Northern group reacts as 24 abducted schoolgirls regain freedom, sends message to Tinubu

Kebbi: Northern group reacts as 24 abducted schoolgirls regain freedom, sends message to Tinubu

Nigeria

5 days ago

FRSC says nineteen were involved in motor accident, eight confirmed dead

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FRSC says nineteen were involved in motor accident, eight confirmed dead

Nigeria

5 days ago

Kebbi: Lady compares video of released girls with freed Kwara worshippers’ clip, shares observations

Kebbi: Lady compares video of released girls with freed Kwara worshippers’ clip, shares observations

People

5 days ago

Kogi: Tears as top Nigerian monarch Etsu Bassa-Nge dies after health complications, APC gov reacts

Kogi: Tears as top Nigerian monarch Etsu Bassa-Nge dies after health complications, APC gov reacts

Nigeria

5 days ago

Bandits storm Kano village, number of abductees released

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Bandits storm Kano village, number of abductees released

Nigeria

5 days ago

Rivers: Police speak on viral video alleging herdsmen attack amid tension

Rivers: Police speak on viral video alleging herdsmen attack amid tension

Nigeria

5 days ago

The Rivers State Police Command has debunked a viral video circulating, alleging that Fulani herdsmen attacked a community in the state, calling it fake

Kebbi: Man who saw video of released students shares what he noticed about their faces, people react

Kebbi: Man who saw video of released students shares what he noticed about their faces, people react

People

5 days ago

Following the release of the Kebbi students, a man shared his observations about their faces in a video posted after they were freed. His observation trended.

Don Jazzy explains why he can’t reconcile with ex-wife Michelle Jackson: "The ship has sailed"

Don Jazzy explains why he can’t reconcile with ex-wife Michelle Jackson: "The ship has sailed"

Celebrities

6 days ago

Music executive, Don Jazzy, has explained, during a Twitter conversation with a fan on why he cannot go back to his former wife, Michelle Jackson.

Parent of abducted school children in Niger state dies of heart attack – CAN

Parent of abducted school children in Niger state dies of heart attack – CAN

Nigeria

6 days ago

A grieving parent in Niger State had died of a heart attack after his three children were abducted, Rev. John Hayab said, highlighting families’ trauma.

"Autopsy to be done": South African police begin probe into content creator Odira Nwobu’s death

"Autopsy to be done": South African police begin probe into content creator Odira Nwobu’s death

Celebrities

6 days ago

South African authorities have opened a full investigation into the sudden death of Nigerian content creator, Nwobu Odira, on Sunday, November 23, 2025.

Atiku slams Tinubu's presidency for "embarrassing admission" on national TV: "A national disgrace"

Atiku slams Tinubu's presidency for "embarrassing admission" on national TV: "A national disgrace"

Politics

6 days ago

Former Vice President Atiku has slammed the Tinubu government, calling the handling of kidnappers “a national disgrace” and government incompetence.

Kebbi abduction: Man asks critical questions as students regain freedom, sparks mixed reactions

Kebbi abduction: Man asks critical questions as students regain freedom, sparks mixed reactions

People

6 days ago

Following the release of the abducted Kebbi students, a Nigerian man has questioned President Bola Tinubu. He pointed out observations about the president's post.

New petrol prices as importers compete with Dangote Refinery

New petrol prices as importers compete with Dangote Refinery

Energy

6 days ago

Petrol importers, including A.A. Rano, Aiteo, NIPCO, and Techno Oil, are lowering ex-depot prices to compete with Dangote Refinery’s new ex-depot price.

Kebbi governor Nasir Idris receives rescued 25 Maga schoolgirls, says no ransom was paid

Kebbi governor Nasir Idris receives rescued 25 Maga schoolgirls, says no ransom was paid

Nigeria

6 days ago

Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris received 25 rescued Maga schoolgirls, confirmed they were safe and stated no ransom was paid during the Tinubu-ordered operation.

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