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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.

5305 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Official and parallel markets finally converge as naira ends May stronger

Official and parallel markets finally converge as naira ends May stronger

Economy

18 days ago

University of Ibadan: Post-UTME aggregate score of new students who had 332 in JAMB draws reactions

University of Ibadan: Post-UTME aggregate score of new students who had 332 in JAMB draws reactions

People

18 days ago

Brock Lesnar gets his revenge against Oba Femi, defeats Nigerian wrestler in epic WWE clash, video

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Brock Lesnar gets his revenge against Oba Femi, defeats Nigerian wrestler in epic WWE clash, video

WWE

18 days ago

2027 primaries: APC speaks on Abia South senatorial ticket amid rumours, details how winner emerged

2027 primaries: APC speaks on Abia South senatorial ticket amid rumours, details how winner emerged

Politics

18 days ago

Unity Cup final: Jamaica's coach explains why Reggae Boyz lost to Super Eagles

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Unity Cup final: Jamaica's coach explains why Reggae Boyz lost to Super Eagles

Football

18 days ago

Cute Abiola apologises to Patience Jonathan over viral crying clip about kidnapping: "She warned us"

Cute Abiola apologises to Patience Jonathan over viral crying clip about kidnapping: "She warned us"

Celebrities

18 days ago

Breaking: "How Atiku will reportedly choose his 2027 running mate," Source discloses

Breaking: "How Atiku will reportedly choose his 2027 running mate," Source discloses

Politics

18 days ago

Atiku Abubakar to allow ADC leadership to select his running mate for the 2027 election, with potential candidates from southern Nigeria under consideration.

Nigerian governor exploiting constitutional vacuum for 2027 gains

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Nigerian governor exploiting constitutional vacuum for 2027 gains

Politics

18 days ago

Lawyer has explained how a prominent governor contesting for senatorial seat he can't resume after winning is exploiting the poophole in Nigeria constitution.

Analyst gives reason Lagos APC can't be compared to that of national level

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Analyst gives reason Lagos APC can't be compared to that of national level

Politics

18 days ago

The differences between the APC structure in Lagos and that of the national level that could shape the party's performance in the 2027 general elections explained.

2027 elections: Labour Party presidential candidate finally emerges

2027 elections: Labour Party presidential candidate finally emerges

Politics

19 days ago

The Labour Party has finally announced its 2027 presidential candidate ahead of the general election as Governor Alex Otti secures the party's ticket in Abia.

University of Ibadan fresh student shares unexpected experience during post-UTME

University of Ibadan fresh student shares unexpected experience during post-UTME

People

19 days ago

A 100-level University of Ibadan student opened up about her unusual experience during her post-UTME. Her story caught people’s attention on social media.

Babcock University student who gained admission at 15 bags first-class degree, shares 3 study tips

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Babcock University student who gained admission at 15 bags first-class degree, shares 3 study tips

People

19 days ago

A Nigerian lady who gained admission into Babcock University at 15 celebrated as she bagged a first-class degree. She mentioned what that helped her achieve success

ADC makes fresh declaration about El-Rufai's detention

ADC makes fresh declaration about El-Rufai's detention

Politics

19 days ago

The NDC has got Nigerians talking after making a powerful declaration about the former governor of Kaduna state, Nasir El-Rufai, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Man who wanted to study at University of Ibadan gains admission to OOU after writing UTME 4 times

Man who wanted to study at University of Ibadan gains admission to OOU after writing UTME 4 times

People

20 days ago

A man who wanted to study at UI and wrote UTME four times celebrated after he was finally admitted to OOU. His experience caught people’s attention.

Husband of late Monique Pearls breaks silence after wife's sudden death, shares last videos

Husband of late Monique Pearls breaks silence after wife's sudden death, shares last videos

People

21 days ago

A heartbreaking post shared by the husband of the late Monique Pearls who suddenly lost her life has shattered the hearts of many as he mourned her demise.

James Ojo