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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.

6253 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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ASUU declares indefinite strike at popular northern university

ASUU declares indefinite strike at popular northern university

Education

4 months ago

INEC announces 'most dangerous weapon' against 2027 election

INEC announces 'most dangerous weapon' against 2027 election

Nigeria

4 months ago

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

4 months ago

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

4 months ago

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

4 months ago

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

4 months ago

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

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months 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

4 months ago

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

Did Wike resign from Tinubu's cabinet? Minister finally speaks out

Did Wike resign from Tinubu's cabinet? Minister finally speaks out

Politics

4 months ago

Rumours swirl over whether Nyesom Wike, minister of the FCT, has resigned from President Bola Tinubu’s cabinet. The PDP chieftain addressed the claim.

Naira records fresh decline against US dollar in all FX markets

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Naira records fresh decline against US dollar in all FX markets

Money

4 months ago

The naira weakened further against the US dollar and also depreciated against the pound and euro amid limited forex liquidity after the holiday break.

Breaking: Donald Trump announces ceasefire in Iran war, gives detailed agreement

Breaking: Donald Trump announces ceasefire in Iran war, gives detailed agreement

Asia

4 months ago

President Donald Trump of the United States has disclosed that country's war against Iran has been suspended for two weeks, and gave details of their agreement.

Fans express worry as new video of former bread seller Olajumoke Orisaguna goes viral

Fans express worry as new video of former bread seller Olajumoke Orisaguna goes viral

Celebrities

4 months ago

TikTok video of Olajumoke Orisaguna, the former bread seller turned model, sparks concern as she reveals past trauma and critics discuss the pressures of fame.

Davido shares cryptic post online amid DJ Tunez and Burna Boy’s dramatic club clash, netizens weigh in

Davido shares cryptic post online amid DJ Tunez and Burna Boy’s dramatic club clash, netizens weigh in

Celebrities

4 months ago

Davido's posts amid Burna Boy and DJ Tunez's viral clash have sparked debate online, leaving fans divided over his intentions. Reactions continue to soar.

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