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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.

4911 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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CAN mentions forces behind targeted attacks against Christians, makes fresh claims on insecurity

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CAN mentions forces behind targeted attacks against Christians, makes fresh claims on insecurity

Nigeria

4 months ago

Life in IDP camps: Displaced women in Nigeria suffer extreme heat that “feels like dying”

Life in IDP camps: Displaced women in Nigeria suffer extreme heat that “feels like dying”

Nigeria

4 months ago

Naira opens last week of 2025 strong against US dollar, CBN releases new exchange rates

Naira opens last week of 2025 strong against US dollar, CBN releases new exchange rates

Money

4 months ago

NNPP crisis deepens as Kano ward excos expel state chairman

NNPP crisis deepens as Kano ward excos expel state chairman

Politics

4 months ago

Pastor Chris Okafor's ex-wife claims he called to beg her kids after denying them, brags of evidence

Pastor Chris Okafor's ex-wife claims he called to beg her kids after denying them, brags of evidence

Celebrities

4 months ago

Anthony Joshua: Journalist Rufai Oseni raises 2 questions over accident involving boxer, many react

Anthony Joshua: Journalist Rufai Oseni raises 2 questions over accident involving boxer, many react

People

4 months ago

Just In: Peter Obi knocks FG as 2 die in road accident involving Anthony Joshua

Just In: Peter Obi knocks FG as 2 die in road accident involving Anthony Joshua

Nigeria

4 months ago

Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has mentioned the unnoticed in the accident involving Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua.

AY trades blames after Anthony Joshua's fatal accident that claimed lives, elicits reactions

AY trades blames after Anthony Joshua's fatal accident that claimed lives, elicits reactions

Celebrities

4 months ago

AY has reacted to Anthony Joshua’s accident, raising concerns about road safety and leadership in Nigeria. He shared what government can do for citizens.

Islamic police Hisbah arrest 8 teenage girls over ‘good evening’ activities in Kano

Islamic police Hisbah arrest 8 teenage girls over ‘good evening’ activities in Kano

Nigeria

4 months ago

Kano Hisbah arrests eight teenage girls and a young man over alleged "good evening" street activities in end-of-year raids across the metropolis.

Lady questions Pastor Chris Okafor’s members’ reaction after he addressed allegations on pulpit

Lady questions Pastor Chris Okafor’s members’ reaction after he addressed allegations on pulpit

People

4 months ago

A lady pointed out what she noticed as popular Nigerian clergyman Chris Okafor addressed allegations surrounding him. She questioned his members' reactions.

Tension as explosion hits general hospital in northern state, police take action

Tension as explosion hits general hospital in northern state, police take action

Nigeria

4 months ago

An explosion at the General Hospital in Bagudo, Kebbi State, caused panic but no casualties. Authorities are investigating while residents are urged to remain calm.

Stock market closes last Monday of 2025 on a bright note

Stock market closes last Monday of 2025 on a bright note

Capital Market

4 months ago

The Nigerian equities market continues its Santa Claus rally, with investors gaining N541bn as major stocks rise, including Guinness and Access Holdings.

Yobe local government chairman dies in Egypt, key details emerge

Yobe local government chairman dies in Egypt, key details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

Alhaji Baba Abba Aji, Chairman of Yusufari local government in Yobe State, died in Cairo after a prolonged illness and was buried according to Islamic rites.

VDM counters Pastor Chris Okafor's video, presents proof cleric has two daughters named Chidera

VDM counters Pastor Chris Okafor's video, presents proof cleric has two daughters named Chidera

Celebrities

4 months ago

VDM has reacted after Pastor Chris Okafor brought his daughter to the altar to address claims circulating online about her father. S=He shared proof of his claims.

2027 election: Wike sends strong warning to govs, others joining APC over 2nd term

2027 election: Wike sends strong warning to govs, others joining APC over 2nd term

Politics

4 months ago

FCT minister Nyesom Wike warns that joining the APC or pledging loyalty to President Tinubu does not guarantee a second-term ticket ahead of the 2027 election.

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