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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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Davido’s 2nd daughter Hailey arrives at his Atlanta concert in style: "She is holding an iPhone?"

Davido’s 2nd daughter Hailey arrives at his Atlanta concert in style: "She is holding an iPhone?"

Celebrities

5 months ago

Fraud awareness week: Nigerian banks send messages to customers

Fraud awareness week: Nigerian banks send messages to customers

Money

5 months ago

Man admits he regretted moving to China on first day he arrived there, shares reasons

Man admits he regretted moving to China on first day he arrived there, shares reasons

People

5 months ago

Not by merit: NUC committee submits report on misuse of honorary doctorate degrees

Not by merit: NUC committee submits report on misuse of honorary doctorate degrees

Education

5 months ago

Wizkid's son, Bolu, reacts to abduction of kids in Kebbi, fans read meaning to post, taunt his dad

Wizkid's son, Bolu, reacts to abduction of kids in Kebbi, fans read meaning to post, taunt his dad

Music

5 months ago

Lady dramatically reacts as she celebrates becoming registered nurse, video generates buzz

Lady dramatically reacts as she celebrates becoming registered nurse, video generates buzz

People

5 months ago

NYSC lady posted to Borno state rejoices after arriving safely to orientation camp

NYSC lady posted to Borno state rejoices after arriving safely to orientation camp

People

5 months ago

A lady is overjoyed that after traveling for several hours, she finally arrived in Maiduguri, Borno state where she will do her National Youth Service Corps.

Lady deeply worried as she points out what she noticed about Regina Daniels' first son Munir Nwoko

Lady deeply worried as she points out what she noticed about Regina Daniels' first son Munir Nwoko

People

5 months ago

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady dished out a sincere advice to Regina Daniels about her children. Netizens reacted.

“Who ordered you to leave 45 minutes before attack?” – Kebbi gov questions military

“Who ordered you to leave 45 minutes before attack?” – Kebbi gov questions military

Nigeria

5 months ago

Gov Nasir Idris questioned the withdrawal of soldiers from a Kebbi school minutes before bandits abducted students, as the state demanded a full investigation.

"I’m not denying insecurity in Benue", Gov. Alia clarifies ‘no genocide’ comment

"I’m not denying insecurity in Benue", Gov. Alia clarifies ‘no genocide’ comment

Nigeria

5 months ago

Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia clarifies his remarks on killings in the state, saying insecurity is severe but does not meet the definition of genocide.

Nigerian man in UK Air Force rejects military action amid Trump's genocide claim: "I'll rather quit"

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Nigerian man in UK Air Force rejects military action amid Trump's genocide claim: "I'll rather quit"

People

5 months ago

A Nigerian man in the UK Air Force told Legit News he would reject any military action ordered by US President Donald Trump over alleged genocide in Nigeria.

Report says US is considering sanctions on Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide

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Report says US is considering sanctions on Nigeria over alleged Christian genocide

Nigeria

5 months ago

The US considered sanctions on Nigeria as officials said Abuja had not done enough to stop deadly violence against Christian communities in the central region.

Olamide opens up on relationship with Asake after he left YBNL Nation: "He is my brother for life"

Olamide opens up on relationship with Asake after he left YBNL Nation: "He is my brother for life"

Music

5 months ago

Olamide opens up about his relationship with Asake after the singer's exit from YBNL. He speaks on maintaining a family bond with his former signees.

Proprietor gives update as Nasarawa school erupts in chaos after students spot “kidnappers”

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Proprietor gives update as Nasarawa school erupts in chaos after students spot “kidnappers”

Nigeria

5 months ago

Reports of suspected kidnappers at Peter’s Foundation Secondary School, Nassarawa, created fear in the community, with proprietor Peter Ezegwoya providing context.

CAN reacts to abduction of students in Niger catholic school

CAN reacts to abduction of students in Niger catholic school

Nigeria

5 months ago

The Christian Association of Nigeria condemns the abduction of students at St. Mary’s Catholic Schools in Niger State, calling for urgent rescue efforts.

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