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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.

6292 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Davido's custody battle, five other controversies that shook internet between January and February

Davido's custody battle, five other controversies that shook internet between January and February

Celebrities

6 months ago

2027: Is Peter Obi under DSS, EFCC watch? Aide opens up on situation of ex-presidential candidate

2027: Is Peter Obi under DSS, EFCC watch? Aide opens up on situation of ex-presidential candidate

Politics

6 months ago

Simple steps on how Nigerians abroad can build credit score faster to access loans

Simple steps on how Nigerians abroad can build credit score faster to access loans

Money

6 months ago

What to know about DR Congo as FIFA 2026 World Cup petition favouring Nigeria gains momentum

What to know about DR Congo as FIFA 2026 World Cup petition favouring Nigeria gains momentum

Africa

6 months ago

University of Ibadan student who wanted to graduate with first class bags 2:1, shares experience

University of Ibadan student who wanted to graduate with first class bags 2:1, shares experience

People

6 months ago

Application link opens for FarmerMoni scheme, FG offers N300,000

Application link opens for FarmerMoni scheme, FG offers N300,000

Money

6 months ago

Nigeria’s World Cup hopes: Omojuwa shares 2 possible judgment scenarios amid case against DR Congo

Nigeria’s World Cup hopes: Omojuwa shares 2 possible judgment scenarios amid case against DR Congo

Nigeria

6 months ago

Prominent public commentator Japhet Omojuwa has outlined two possible judgment scenarios that could shape the Super Eagles of Nigeria’s World Cup hopes.

WHO mentions injection that can prevent Nigerians from getting HIV, doctor names its price

WHO mentions injection that can prevent Nigerians from getting HIV, doctor names its price

Nigeria

6 months ago

WHO issued guidelines on July 14, 2025, recommending twice-yearly lenacapavir injections for HIV prevention, raising urgent questions for Nigeria’s response.

How to collect free electricity meter and get it installed in your house without paying anything

How to collect free electricity meter and get it installed in your house without paying anything

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigerians received free electricity meters as FG banned installation charges, warned DisCos against extortion, and imported millions under World Bank support.

NEPC: Non-oil exports hit record $6.1Bn, Zenith Bank emerges Nigeria’s No. 1 export-friendly bank

NEPC: Non-oil exports hit record $6.1Bn, Zenith Bank emerges Nigeria’s No. 1 export-friendly bank

Money

6 months ago

Nigeria’s non-oil exports reached $6.1 billion in 2025, with Zenith Bank Plc leading all banks in export proceeds documentation, reinforcing its dominance.

"I did not defect to ADC": Aregbesola clarifies party membership ahead of 2027 elections

"I did not defect to ADC": Aregbesola clarifies party membership ahead of 2027 elections

Politics

6 months ago

Rauf Aregbesola has denied defecting to ADC, saying his expulsion from APC forced a choice to remain in politics and continue advocating reforms for Nigerians.

INEC finally declares winner in 2026 FCT election involving Peter Obi’s ally, full results emerge

INEC finally declares winner in 2026 FCT election involving Peter Obi’s ally, full results emerge

Politics

6 months ago

INEC has officially declared the winner of the 2026 FCT election, which involved a key ally of Peter Obi, bringing the electoral contest to a close.

Breaking: INEC finally announces winner of last FCT area council election 2026

Breaking: INEC finally announces winner of last FCT area council election 2026

Politics

6 months ago

INEC has officially announced the winner of the 2026 Kuje area council chairmanship election, disclosing the results and vote counts for the key contest in the FCT.

APC in crisis as Akpabio allegedly loses control of party's structures in Akwa Ibom, details emerge

APC in crisis as Akpabio allegedly loses control of party's structures in Akwa Ibom, details emerge

Politics

6 months ago

The APC is reportedly in crisis as Senate President Godswill Akpabio allegedly lost control of the party's structures in Akwa Ibom State. Legit.ng has the details.

UI student who battled with severe mental stress bags first-class in law, shares story

UI student who battled with severe mental stress bags first-class in law, shares story

People

6 months ago

A UI law graduate shared how she overcame severe anxiety to earn a first-class degree, inspiring many Nigerians with her academic journey and resilience.

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