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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.

6254 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Basketmouth’s ex-wife finally breaks silence amid viral claims comedian’s kids are not his

Basketmouth’s ex-wife finally breaks silence amid viral claims comedian’s kids are not his

Celebrities

5 months ago

OPM pastor gives touching update on actor Aguba, says church will handle his burial when he dies

OPM pastor gives touching update on actor Aguba, says church will handle his burial when he dies

People

5 months ago

Blessing CEO: Lady’s brother exposes what she allegedly confessed about forged medical report

Blessing CEO: Lady’s brother exposes what she allegedly confessed about forged medical report

Celebrities

5 months ago

Toyin Abraham drops cryptic messages hours after Iyabo Ojo called her over fight with Funke Akindele

Toyin Abraham drops cryptic messages hours after Iyabo Ojo called her over fight with Funke Akindele

Celebrities

5 months ago

FIFA sends message to DR Congo after qualifying for 2026 World Cup as Nigeria awaits CAS verdict

FIFA sends message to DR Congo after qualifying for 2026 World Cup as Nigeria awaits CAS verdict

Football

5 months ago

FG expands ₦75,000 cash transfer to 15 million homes as 9 million already paid

FG expands ₦75,000 cash transfer to 15 million homes as 9 million already paid

Economy

5 months ago

Funke Akindele break silence on what Toyin Abraham is planning to to do her, netizens weigh in

Funke Akindele break silence on what Toyin Abraham is planning to to do her, netizens weigh in

Celebrities

5 months ago

Nigerian actresses Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham spark debate online after a viral incident at Iyabo Ojo's movie premiere reveals their strained relationship.

Breaking: Former deputy governor resigns from APC ahead of 2027

Breaking: Former deputy governor resigns from APC ahead of 2027

Nigeria

5 months ago

Former Kano deputy governor Nasiru Gawuna resigns from APC, citing a personal decision. His exit reshapes Kano's political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.

FG disburses ₦688bn cash transfers to 9.2m households in two years

FG disburses ₦688bn cash transfers to 9.2m households in two years

Economy

5 months ago

The HOPE-CT Programme has aided 9.2 million Nigerian households with ₦688 billion in cash transfers, boosting women's roles in resilience and economic stability.

Iran war: Tinubu told to immediately take one action against Israel, US, "It must be done"

Iran war: Tinubu told to immediately take one action against Israel, US, "It must be done"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Islamic group Al-Harakatul Islamiyyah urges Nigeria to reject neutrality towards Israel and the US, calling for unity among Muslim nations on Palestinian support.

Just In: Atiku raises fresh alarm over alleged 'secret" plot against ADC

Just In: Atiku raises fresh alarm over alleged 'secret" plot against ADC

Nigeria

5 months ago

Atiku Abubakar's camp refutes false claims of his withdrawal from politics, highlighting a coordinated disinformation effort against the African Democratic Congress.

Brother of lady whose medical report was allegedly used by Blessing CEO releases statement

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Brother of lady whose medical report was allegedly used by Blessing CEO releases statement

People

5 months ago

The older brother of the lady whose medical report Blessing CEO allegedly used has released a statement, giving the relationship expert an ultimatum.

7Up announces 2026 graduate job opportunity, releases link to apply

7Up announces 2026 graduate job opportunity, releases link to apply

Industry

5 months ago

Seven-Up Bottling Company has opened applications for its Graduate Trainee Programme, offering Nigerian graduates hands-on experience and structured training.

3 key reasons why Kwankwaso may regret joining ADC

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3 key reasons why Kwankwaso may regret joining ADC

Nigeria

5 months ago

Rabiu Kwankwaso has traded NNPP control for ADC chaos. He has chosen to face Atiku and Obi in power struggles, risking losing his loyal northern base.

Two of Tinubu's top ministers resign as reason emerges

Two of Tinubu's top ministers resign as reason emerges

Nigeria

5 months ago

Minister Yusuf Tuggar and Minister Yusuf Sununu resign to contest elections, amid heightened speculation over cabinet changes ahead of the 2027 elections.

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