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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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Education minister speaks on Borno’s schools, says some universities lack similar facilities

Education minister speaks on Borno’s schools, says some universities lack similar facilities

Education

4 months ago

Moment Mercy Johnson hyped husband in sweet video trends, fans gush: "Na him dey run things"

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Moment Mercy Johnson hyped husband in sweet video trends, fans gush: "Na him dey run things"

Nollywood

4 months ago

"I'm glad to see this": Man reacts to unseen moment from Tinubu and Gov. Adeleke's video

"I'm glad to see this": Man reacts to unseen moment from Tinubu and Gov. Adeleke's video

People

4 months ago

The truth behind soaring air tickets: Full list of taxes, charges Nigerians are paying for to travel

The truth behind soaring air tickets: Full list of taxes, charges Nigerians are paying for to travel

Economy

4 months ago

El-Zakzaky mentions those allegedly aiding bandits, questions source of heavy weapons

El-Zakzaky mentions those allegedly aiding bandits, questions source of heavy weapons

Nigeria

4 months ago

Tragedy as 8 UNIJOS students die in fatal road crash

Tragedy as 8 UNIJOS students die in fatal road crash

Nigeria

4 months ago

Lady who blasted man for collecting number without paying for her food speaks, defends statement

Lady who blasted man for collecting number without paying for her food speaks, defends statement

People

4 months ago

A Nigerian lady who blasted a man for collecting her number at a restaurant without paying for her food has spoken up. The man had posted her voice note.

Coup leader Pascal Tigri flees to neighbouring country after failed Benin takeover

Coup leader Pascal Tigri flees to neighbouring country after failed Benin takeover

Africa

4 months ago

Pascal Tigri fled to Togo after a failed coup in Benin. President Talon stayed in power with support from Nigerian forces, ECOWAS and French troops.

Regina Daniels flaunts cooking skill amid marital saga, elicits reactions: "Kind of revenge I love"

Regina Daniels flaunts cooking skill amid marital saga, elicits reactions: "Kind of revenge I love"

Nollywood

4 months ago

"Regina Daniels shares a video of her cooking efo iro in the UK, offering fans a peek into her life after the collapse of her marriage to Ned Nwoko."

FG to borrow N17.89trn in 2026 as budget deficit widens, revenue drops

FG to borrow N17.89trn in 2026 as budget deficit widens, revenue drops

Economy

4 months ago

The federal government has plans to raise Nigeria's debt profile by borrowing N17.89 trillion in 2026 due to a budget deficit and lower revenue projections.

How to apply for Nigeria Police Force recruitment 2025/2026 explained in simple steps

How to apply for Nigeria Police Force recruitment 2025/2026 explained in simple steps

Nigeria

4 months ago

The Police Service Commission, in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, has opened applications for enlistment as Police Constables and Specialist personnel.

Family member cries out as kidnappers release new photos of late Anglican Priest’s wife, daughter

Family member cries out as kidnappers release new photos of late Anglican Priest’s wife, daughter

People

4 months ago

A family member of the late Anglican vicar of Kaduna diocese, who was kidnapped with his wife about a month ago, has cried out online over the kidnapper's new move.

US seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker heightens regional tensions

US seizure of Venezuelan oil tanker heightens regional tensions

World

4 months ago

The U.S. seized a sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker, raising global prices and sparking accusations of piracy as tensions with Caracas sharply escalated.

Buhari’s ex-minister Malami explains why EFCC grilled him, says it's not terrorism financing

Buhari’s ex-minister Malami explains why EFCC grilled him, says it's not terrorism financing

Nigeria

4 months ago

Former Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, SAN, speaks about what EFCC really asked him while in detention.

Man knocks Pastor Jerry over utterance about Abuja men, demands apology: "We can't let it slide"

Man knocks Pastor Jerry over utterance about Abuja men, demands apology: "We can't let it slide"

Celebrities

4 months ago

"Pastor Jerry Eze faces criticism after preaching about Abuja men exploiting women in the name of dating. An Abuja man demands an apology for the generalizations.

James Ojo