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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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Top politician shot dead in Adamawa, two sons abducted in violent attack

Top politician shot dead in Adamawa, two sons abducted in violent attack

Nigeria

5 months ago

Fresh headache for Tinubu's govt as NLC threatens nationwide protests, gives reason

Fresh headache for Tinubu's govt as NLC threatens nationwide protests, gives reason

Nigeria

5 months ago

BBNaija's Imisi set to return to Ebute Metta, invites notable celebs: "Bring the luv back"

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BBNaija's Imisi set to return to Ebute Metta, invites notable celebs: "Bring the luv back"

TV Shows

5 months ago

US president Trump hosts Rwanda and Congo leaders for historic peace agreement

US president Trump hosts Rwanda and Congo leaders for historic peace agreement

World

5 months ago

Former UK PM Boris Johnson declares Nigeria safe, dismisses global security warnings

Former UK PM Boris Johnson declares Nigeria safe, dismisses global security warnings

Nigeria

5 months ago

Man who went to bank to withdraw money on his birthday gets unexpected reaction from bankers he met

Man who went to bank to withdraw money on his birthday gets unexpected reaction from bankers he met

People

5 months ago

SEC warns Nigerians about another investment scheme as investors are unable to withdraw funds

SEC warns Nigerians about another investment scheme as investors are unable to withdraw funds

Capital Market

5 months ago

SEC Warns Nigerians That Glorious Wealth Fund Is Unregistered and Urges the Public to Avoid the Platform and Verify Investment Companies Through Its Portal.

Apostle Selman's reaction trends as Pastor Adeboye asks him to sit beside him: "On my kneels is ok"

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Apostle Selman's reaction trends as Pastor Adeboye asks him to sit beside him: "On my kneels is ok"

Celebrities

5 months ago

Apostle Joshua Selman’s show of humility toward Daddy Adeboye has gone viral, with fans praising the fiery cleric’s respect for the elderly leader.

Trump's administration moves to cut work permit validity amid immigration crackdown

Trump's administration moves to cut work permit validity amid immigration crackdown

World

5 months ago

The Trump administration cut immigrant work permits to 18 months, citing security concerns after a deadly Washington attack and expanding its immigration crackdown.

Prisicilla Ojo, husband Juma Jux show off lavish interiors of their Kenyan mansion worth N3bn

Prisicilla Ojo, husband Juma Jux show off lavish interiors of their Kenyan mansion worth N3bn

Celebrities

5 months ago

Prisicilla Ojo, Juma Jux reveal the luxurious interiors of their N3bn mansion in Nairobi, leaving fans in awe. Take a tour of their lavish home and exquisite décor.

Court acts on fresh push by Nnamdi Kanu: "You're not a lawyer"

Court acts on fresh push by Nnamdi Kanu: "You're not a lawyer"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Justice James Omotosho of the Federal High Court in Abuja has taken an action on fresh push Nnamdi Kanu's younger brother. Emmanuel Kanu, citing legal concerns.

Atiku mentions what Tinubu did that he would never do as president, gives reason

Atiku mentions what Tinubu did that he would never do as president, gives reason

Nigeria

5 months ago

Former VP Atiku Abubakar has dropped a major bombshell over a recent appointment of ex-INEC chairman, Mahmood Yakubu, made by President Bola Tinubu.

Shippers association raises concerns over taxes, delays at Lagos ports

Shippers association raises concerns over taxes, delays at Lagos ports

Maritime

5 months ago

The Shippers Association of Lagos State has warned that multiple levies, illegal checkpoints and long delays are slowing trade at the Lagos ports.

Osun: Suspected ritualists narrate chilling details of how they killed female FRSC officer, child

Osun: Suspected ritualists narrate chilling details of how they killed female FRSC officer, child

Nigeria

5 months ago

Suspected Osun ritualists have provided an account of the alleged killing of an FRSC officer and her daughter. One of the suspects was arrested in Ghana.

FEC approves $100m AfDB loan for Nigeria youth investment fund

FEC approves $100m AfDB loan for Nigeria youth investment fund

Economy

5 months ago

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a $100 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund.

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