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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.

6154 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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List of 8 requirements as FG reopens portal for free business registration

List of 8 requirements as FG reopens portal for free business registration

Industry

13 days ago

Kogi pastor arrested for setting wife on fire over missing short-sleeve shirts

Kogi pastor arrested for setting wife on fire over missing short-sleeve shirts

Nigeria

13 days ago

“Nigerian politics is evil": Davido laments as he slams APC youth leader Dayo Israel over allegation

“Nigerian politics is evil": Davido laments as he slams APC youth leader Dayo Israel over allegation

Celebrities

13 days ago

Davido's uncle Ademola Adeleke breaks down in tears after calling singer post-election victory

Davido's uncle Ademola Adeleke breaks down in tears after calling singer post-election victory

Music

13 days ago

Cooking gas price update: Dangote, marketers announce new rates

Cooking gas price update: Dangote, marketers announce new rates

Energy

13 days ago

Osun election 2026: MURIC blasts INEC, calls for chairman's sack, details emerge

Osun election 2026: MURIC blasts INEC, calls for chairman's sack, details emerge

Politics

13 days ago

Full list: Governorship elections conducted since Tinubu resumed office

Full list: Governorship elections conducted since Tinubu resumed office

Politics

13 days ago

The governorship election conducted in Nigerian since the emergence of President Bola Tinubu and their scorecard have been compiled. You should see the full list.

Lagos named Africa’s 4th priciest rental city as annual rent soars to N26.8 million

Lagos named Africa’s 4th priciest rental city as annual rent soars to N26.8 million

Economy

14 days ago

Lagos is the fourth most expensive city in Africa for renting a two-bedroom apartment, with rents surging and driving significant financial strain on residents.

Full List: New salaries of Nigerian soldiers from General to lowest rank

Full List: New salaries of Nigerian soldiers from General to lowest rank

Nigeria

16 days ago

New salaries of Nigerian military generals, lieutenant-general, major-general, up to the last rank, have been broken down, and you should see the full list.

Top 7 countries with most church buildings in the world

Top 7 countries with most church buildings in the world

Nigeria

16 days ago

The full list of countries with the highest number of buildings across the world has been compiled and the position of Nigeria in the list could surprise you.

Tanzanian minister weighs in on Free Juma Jux Campaign, issues stern warning: "Laziness"

Tanzanian minister weighs in on Free Juma Jux Campaign, issues stern warning: "Laziness"

Music

16 days ago

Tanzania's Dr. Gwajima warns against the 'Free Juma Jux' campaign targeting Priscilla Ojo, amidst sharp reactions over the singer's weight loss. She sent warning.

Denmark lists 4 categories of foreigners exempt from attending citizenship ceremony

Denmark lists 4 categories of foreigners exempt from attending citizenship ceremony

People

17 days ago

Denmark listed 4 categories of foreigners who do not need to attend the citizenship ceremony before becoming Danish citizens. Their conditions were also explained.

Court gives Police fresh order over Osun senator’s 'kill Accord members’ comment

Court gives Police fresh order over Osun senator’s 'kill Accord members’ comment

Politics

17 days ago

A Magistrate Court in Abuja ordered police to investigate Senator Fadahunsi over alleged violent comments targeting Accord Party members ahead of the Osun election.

Prophecy for Regina Daniels emerges amid disappearance from social media: “Your phones are tapped”

Prophecy for Regina Daniels emerges amid disappearance from social media: “Your phones are tapped”

Celebrities

17 days ago

Prophet Samuel King warns Regina Daniels of plots against her amidst her social media silence, alleging phone tapping and advising caution around friends and family.

Osun 2026: Man predicts LGAs Adeleke, Oyebamiji will win, shares full list

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Osun 2026: Man predicts LGAs Adeleke, Oyebamiji will win, shares full list

Politics

17 days ago

A fresh prediction has revealed the local governments Governor Ademola Adeleke and APC's Bola Oyebamiji will win in Saturday governorship election in Osun.

James Ojo