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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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AU and EU launch 51 million naira opportunity for youths in Nigeria, others

AU and EU launch 51 million naira opportunity for youths in Nigeria, others

Nigeria

4 months ago

2025 in Review: Portable declared wanted, 15 other controversies that rocked the year

2025 in Review: Portable declared wanted, 15 other controversies that rocked the year

Celebrities

4 months ago

2 suspected ISWAP terrorists reportedly arrested in Lagos

2 suspected ISWAP terrorists reportedly arrested in Lagos

Nigeria

4 months ago

“First Christmas without dad and mum”: Man shares how parents died same day, story breaks hearts

“First Christmas without dad and mum”: Man shares how parents died same day, story breaks hearts

People

4 months ago

Lady Who Gave Her Mum N500 to Buy Pepper Demands Refund, Posts Epic Response She Got: “So Petty”

Lady Who Gave Her Mum N500 to Buy Pepper Demands Refund, Posts Epic Response She Got: “So Petty”

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

Pastor Chris Okafor's alleged biological daughter breaks down in tears, recounts what he did to her

Pastor Chris Okafor's alleged biological daughter breaks down in tears, recounts what he did to her

Celebrities

4 months ago

Benin coup: 10 things to Know about military officer Pascal Tigri who attempted to overthrow government

Benin coup: 10 things to Know about military officer Pascal Tigri who attempted to overthrow government

Africa

4 months ago

Pascal Tigri, a discreet officer, led a failed coup in Benin on December 6-7, 2025, sparking security clashes, political grievances, and an ongoing manhunt.

Breaking: Fresh storm hits PDP as six Rivers Reps defect to APC

Breaking: Fresh storm hits PDP as six Rivers Reps defect to APC

Politics

4 months ago

The Peoples Democratic Party has suffered another setback in Rivers state as six serving federal lawmakers made a surprise political move to the ruling APC.

Year in Review: 40 Best Performing Stocks With 100% Returns for Investors in 2025

Year in Review: 40 Best Performing Stocks With 100% Returns for Investors in 2025

Capital Market

4 months ago

Nigeria’s stock market soared in 2025, with over 40 NGX-listed companies doubling investors’ wealth, led by NCR Nigeria, Beta Glass, and Mutual Benefits Assurance.

FG finally mentions when new Nigerian ambassadors will assume duties

FG finally mentions when new Nigerian ambassadors will assume duties

Nigeria

4 months ago

The federal government has revealed when Nigeria’s newly appointed ambassadors will assume duties in new year, following their confirmation by the Senate.

Jarvis shares how she is coping after heartbreak: "I am building my life piece by piece"

Jarvis shares how she is coping after heartbreak: "I am building my life piece by piece"

Celebrities

4 months ago

Jarvis opens up about her painful breakup with Peller, comparing her life to a broken Christmas tree. She shares her journey of healing and rebuilding.

Canada-based Nigerian mum of 4 accuses husband of impregnating maid, his kinsman reacts

Canada-based Nigerian mum of 4 accuses husband of impregnating maid, his kinsman reacts

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

A Canada-based Nigerian mother of four went viral after accusing her husband of impregnating their maid. The husband's kinsman has now responded to the allegations.

FG makes major decision on how bandits, kidnappers will be treated

FG makes major decision on how bandits, kidnappers will be treated

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigeria's government officially classifies bandits and kidnappers as terrorists, reinforcing a nationwide security emergency to combat rising violence in communities

Lautech students protest months without classes as lecturers desert campus amid academic crisis

Lautech students protest months without classes as lecturers desert campus amid academic crisis

Education

4 months ago

Academic crisis unfolds at LAUTECH Iseyin campus as lecturers abandon classes, leaving students without lectures or practical learning opportunities.

Segun Aina: Meet the OAU lecturer who became professor at 39

Segun Aina: Meet the OAU lecturer who became professor at 39

Education

4 months ago

A 39-year-old Computer Engineering lecturer at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has been appointed professor, becoming the youngest to reach this milestone.

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