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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.

6252 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Poju Oyemade unveils N150 million grant for Nigerian startups and SMEs

Poju Oyemade unveils N150 million grant for Nigerian startups and SMEs

Economy

4 months ago

Breakdown of civil service salary structure after new minimum wage in Nigeria

Breakdown of civil service salary structure after new minimum wage in Nigeria

Nigeria

4 months ago

Breaking: Longstanding PDP senator finally defects, announces new party

Breaking: Longstanding PDP senator finally defects, announces new party

Politics

4 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu announces who he supports amid US-Israel vs Iran war

Breaking: Tinubu announces who he supports amid US-Israel vs Iran war

Nigeria

4 months ago

Federal government approves major increase in civil servants' allowances

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Federal government approves major increase in civil servants' allowances

Nigeria

4 months ago

Tuchel, Maresca, other managers BlueCo’s Chelsea sacked and where they are now

Tuchel, Maresca, other managers BlueCo’s Chelsea sacked and where they are now

Football

4 months ago

Rita Daniels takes strong action against Ned Nwoko’s senatorial bid amid deepening family feud

Rita Daniels takes strong action against Ned Nwoko’s senatorial bid amid deepening family feud

Celebrities

4 months ago

Rita Daniels publicly endorses Ifeanyi Okowa for the 2027 Delta North senatorial seat, amid tensions with estranged in-law Ned Nwoko following recent allegations.

Just In: Atiku announces major appointment as 2027 election activities begin

Just In: Atiku announces major appointment as 2027 election activities begin

Politics

4 months ago

Atiku Abubakar, the former vice president of Nigeria, has announced a major appointment in his camp as INEC officially commenced activities for the 2027 elections.

Just in: Prominent pastor gunned down in Adamawa, details emerge

Just in: Prominent pastor gunned down in Adamawa, details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigerians have started reacting after some gunmen shot dead a popular pastor at his residence in Adamawa. The police have confirmed the killing in a statement.

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

4 months ago

PDP, led by Governor Seyi Makinde, visits ADC leaders in Abuja to address political pressures on opposition parties and emphasise unity ahead of the 2027 elections.

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

4 months ago

The Federal Government has warned Nigerians of heavy rainfall and possible flooding across 10 Nigerian states between April 8 and April 12, 2026.

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

4 months ago

Kano’s Ibrahim Shekarau reacts to APC chairman Nentawe Yilwatda’s call for him to join the ruling party, amid discussions ahead of the 2027 elections.

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

4 months ago

Learn practical tips to improve your JAMB score in UTME 2026, boost your admission chances, and secure a place in your preferred higher institution.

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

4 months ago

Mohbad's father pleaded with President Tinubu and the whole world for help to conduct a DNA test on Liam so he could finally bury his late son after years of delay

ASUU declares indefinite strike at popular northern university

ASUU declares indefinite strike at popular northern university

Education

4 months ago

ASUU at UniJos declared an indefinite strike after unpaid March salaries, halting lectures and exams while blaming delays from the Accountant General’s office.

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