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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.

4754 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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What ADC, PDP agreed to do in 2027 plot to sack Tinubu emerges

What ADC, PDP agreed to do in 2027 plot to sack Tinubu emerges

Politics

10 days ago

FG alerts Nigerians on 10 states likely to experience flooding in April

FG alerts Nigerians on 10 states likely to experience flooding in April

Nigeria

10 days ago

2027 election: Kano's Shekarau reacts as APC chairman asks him to join ruling party

2027 election: Kano's Shekarau reacts as APC chairman asks him to join ruling party

Politics

10 days ago

UTME 2026: Experts share how students can improve their JAMB score, boost admission chances

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UTME 2026: Experts share how students can improve their JAMB score, boost admission chances

Education

11 days ago

Mohbad’s father cries out again over Liam's paternity: “Help me with the DNA so I can bury my son”

Mohbad’s father cries out again over Liam's paternity: “Help me with the DNA so I can bury my son”

Celebrities

11 days ago

ASUU declares indefinite strike at popular northern university

ASUU declares indefinite strike at popular northern university

Education

11 days ago

INEC announces 'most dangerous weapon' against 2027 election

INEC announces 'most dangerous weapon' against 2027 election

Nigeria

11 days ago

INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan warns that misinformation poses a serious threat to the 2027 General Election, urging media to uphold truth and fairness.

Wizkid blasts Burna Boy for explaining what happened between him and DJ Tunez: “Idolo mouth no good”

Wizkid blasts Burna Boy for explaining what happened between him and DJ Tunez: “Idolo mouth no good”

Music

11 days ago

Wizkid reacts to Burna Boy's club altercation with DJ Tunez, mocking him on Twitter. Fans are divided, calling Wizkid a keyboard warrior amid the drama.

Burna Boy finally sets the record straight on Lagos club saga with DJ Tunez: “I swear on my mama”

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Burna Boy finally sets the record straight on Lagos club saga with DJ Tunez: “I swear on my mama”

Celebrities

11 days ago

Burna Boy has addressed the Lagos nightclub clash with DJ Tunez, swearing on his mother's name while explaining what really happened during the incident

Mum based overseas identifies why many Nigerian men abroad refuse to marry Nigerian women there

Mum based overseas identifies why many Nigerian men abroad refuse to marry Nigerian women there

People

11 days ago

An abroad based woman has pointed out one reason that many men shy away from marrying Nigerian women residing abroad. She sent a message to Nigerian men.

Lady who was secondary school's best student 10 years ago graduates from UNIUYO as medical doctor

Lady who was secondary school's best student 10 years ago graduates from UNIUYO as medical doctor

People

11 days ago

A lady who graduated from secondary school as the best student in 2016 has completed her medical studies at the University of Uyo in a grand fashion.

Lord's Chosen GO Pastor Muoka sends serious warning to his church members about social media

Lord's Chosen GO Pastor Muoka sends serious warning to his church members about social media

People

11 days ago

In a trending video, the general overseer of Lord's Chosen church sent a warning to his church members about their conduct on social media. Many reacted.

Jarvis calls Peller’s car gift a liability, shares what happened to it, streamer’s reaction trends

Jarvis calls Peller’s car gift a liability, shares what happened to it, streamer’s reaction trends

Celebrities

11 days ago

Jarvis shares how she spent nearly a million naira repairing the car Peller gifted her, sparking amusing reactions from fans and a playful retort from Peller.

Plot to sack Tinubu in 2027 election: Prominent pastor shares prophecy on possible Obi/Kwankwaso ticket

Plot to sack Tinubu in 2027 election: Prominent pastor shares prophecy on possible Obi/Kwankwaso ticket

Politics

11 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria, a prominent prophet has unveiled a prophecy on a possible Peter Obi/Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso presidential ticket.

Breaking: Trump's govt releases fresh security alert in Nigeria, "Avoid these states now"

Breaking: Trump's govt releases fresh security alert in Nigeria, "Avoid these states now"

Nigeria

11 days ago

Trump's administration issues a Nigeria travel advisory, warning Americans to avoid multiple states due to terrorism, kidnapping, and violent crime risks.

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