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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

Author's articles

Speculation as Funke Akindele, Tobi Makinde snub each other at event, clip trends: "Such is life"

Speculation as Funke Akindele, Tobi Makinde snub each other at event, clip trends: "Such is life"

Nollywood

4 months ago

Lady shares why mother splits family to fly on 2 different planes while travelling on air

Lady shares why mother splits family to fly on 2 different planes while travelling on air

People

4 months ago

Uche Jumbo reacts to outrage over actors who play out kissing scenes in movies: “Don't play with it”

Uche Jumbo reacts to outrage over actors who play out kissing scenes in movies: “Don't play with it”

Entertainment

4 months ago

Lady who studied medicine in Nigeria shares how she started working as doctor in UK

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Lady who studied medicine in Nigeria shares how she started working as doctor in UK

People

4 months ago

NDIC moves to recover N1.5trn from failed banks using new legal powers

NDIC moves to recover N1.5trn from failed banks using new legal powers

Money

4 months ago

US lawmakers propose sanctions on prominent ex-presidential candidate in Nigeria, gives reason

US lawmakers propose sanctions on prominent ex-presidential candidate in Nigeria, gives reason

Nigeria

4 months ago

"God has done it”: Joy as 2Baba, wife Natasha Osawaru dedicate their son in church

"God has done it”: Joy as 2Baba, wife Natasha Osawaru dedicate their son in church

Celebrities

4 months ago

Nigerian icon 2Baba and Natasha dedicate their baby boy in a heartfelt ceremony, amid recent challenges, showcasing their commitment to family and resilience.

Breaking: Tears as former popular ASUU national president dies

Breaking: Tears as former popular ASUU national president dies

Nigeria

4 months ago

The details surrounding Biodun Jeyifo's death, the ASUU 2nd national chairman, have emerged. He was a literary giant, a Marxist, and a committed unionist

Nigerian lady goes viral because of her unusual name, her older sister shares story behind it

Nigerian lady goes viral because of her unusual name, her older sister shares story behind it

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A Nigerian lady has become a viral sensation on X social media platform owing to her name, which is considered very unique. Her big shared why she got that name.

WhatsApp premium: 5 reported exclusive new features users to get with paid subscription

WhatsApp premium: 5 reported exclusive new features users to get with paid subscription

Technology

4 months ago

WhatsApp is set to introduce a premium plan offering extra stickers, custom themes, icons, personalized chat sounds, and the ability to pin more chats.

Son kidnaps father, demands N2m ransom to marry second wife

Son kidnaps father, demands N2m ransom to marry second wife

Nigeria

4 months ago

Adamawa police have arrested three kidnapping suspects, including a victim’s son, after a joint raid in Fufore. The abducted man was still missing.

Juma Jux on spending spree in Dubai, buys Priscilla dream watch, neckpiece: "She married right"

Juma Jux on spending spree in Dubai, buys Priscilla dream watch, neckpiece: "She married right"

Celebrities

4 months ago

Juma Jux surprises his wife, Priscilla, with a stunning $30,000 Bvlgari watch and $14,000 necklace during their Dubai shopping spree, sparking fan excitement.

Radiogad blasts Cubana Chief Priest, backs Isaac Fayose's claim: "All you know is to oppress others"

Radiogad blasts Cubana Chief Priest, backs Isaac Fayose's claim: "All you know is to oppress others"

Celebrities

4 months ago

Radiogad attacks Cubana Chief Priest for allegedly oppressing others while ignoring Nnamdi Kanu's detention, endorsing Isaac Fayose's controversial claims

Nigerian woman cries out after her father gave her deadline to find husband

Nigerian woman cries out after her father gave her deadline to find husband

People

4 months ago

A Nigerian lady shared how her father gave her a deadline to bring a man to marry, sparking reactions online as she opened up about dating struggles.

Google opens applications for 10th startups accelerator programme, lists benefits

Google opens applications for 10th startups accelerator programme, lists benefits

Technology

4 months ago

Google has opened applications for the 10th cohort of its AI-focused Startups Accelerator Africa programme, offering free support and mentorship to innovators.

James Ojo