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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

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Breaking: ADC finally announces who will be its presidential candidate in 2027 as details emerge

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Breaking: ADC finally announces who will be its presidential candidate in 2027 as details emerge

Politics

22 days ago

Tiwa Savage comes under fire following comments on Oyo school abduction: “She’s pro-Tinubu”

Tiwa Savage comes under fire following comments on Oyo school abduction: “She’s pro-Tinubu”

Music

23 days ago

Breaking: VeryDarkMan's lawyer replies presidency over 'fake' voice note of Tinubu

Breaking: VeryDarkMan's lawyer replies presidency over 'fake' voice note of Tinubu

Nigeria

23 days ago

Breaking: Tinubu’s top minister gets another appointment

Breaking: Tinubu’s top minister gets another appointment

Nigeria

23 days ago

Canadian govt announces fresh job opportunity for Nigerians, others, releases link to apply

Canadian govt announces fresh job opportunity for Nigerians, others, releases link to apply

Nigeria

23 days ago

DStv shake-up looms as Canal+ reworks pricing, adds more channels for millions of subscribers

DStv shake-up looms as Canal+ reworks pricing, adds more channels for millions of subscribers

Industry

23 days ago

Eric Chelle criticises Femi Azeez despite scoring two goals on his Super Eagles debut

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Eric Chelle criticises Femi Azeez despite scoring two goals on his Super Eagles debut

Football

23 days ago

Eric Chelle criticises Femi Azeez despite his debut brace as Nigeria defeats Zimbabwe 2-0 in the Unity Cup semi-final, advancing to face India or Jamaica.

Lady who wishes to study at University of Ibadan asks 1 major question, posts 2026 UTME results

Lady who wishes to study at University of Ibadan asks 1 major question, posts 2026 UTME results

People

24 days ago

A young lady who wishes to study her desired course at the University of Ibadan (UI) has taken to social media to share her 2026 UTME score and ask questions.

Breaking: Winner announced in ADC presidential primary election in Sokoto

Breaking: Winner announced in ADC presidential primary election in Sokoto

Politics

24 days ago

Atiku Abubakar wins the ADC presidential primary in Sokoto State with 68,823 votes, defeating Amaechi and Hayatuddeen amid significant party support.

Just In: Winner emerges in PDP governorship primary in Rivers

Just In: Winner emerges in PDP governorship primary in Rivers

Politics

24 days ago

The PDP has announced the winner of its governorship primary election in Rivers following the collation of votes across the local government areas in the state.

Ex-Achievers University worker, 320 students caught in major school fees fraud

Ex-Achievers University worker, 320 students caught in major school fees fraud

Education

24 days ago

A major fraud scandal at Achievers University reveals a N457.5 million school fees scam masterminded by a former staff member involving students and colleagues.

Cooking gas dealers release fresh prices in Lagos, Abuja, other cities as scarcity bites

Cooking gas dealers release fresh prices in Lagos, Abuja, other cities as scarcity bites

Energy

24 days ago

Cooking gas prices in Nigeria have surged to N2,000/kg amid supply shortages and rising costs, threatening clean energy goals and food inflation nationwide.

Sheikh Gumi urges Nigerian military to abandon force and embrace dialogue in fight against banditry

Sheikh Gumi urges Nigerian military to abandon force and embrace dialogue in fight against banditry

Nigeria

24 days ago

Sheikh Ahmad Gumi urged Nigeria to replace force with dialogue, rehabilitation and reforms, saying 17 years of military action had failed to end insecurity.

Breaking: APC suffers setback, loses 2 influential senators ahead of 2027 elections

Breaking: APC suffers setback, loses 2 influential senators ahead of 2027 elections

Politics

24 days ago

The ruling APC has lost two powerful and influentail senators following the outcome of its primary elections across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Yul Edochie speaks about relationship with his first daughter: “I don’t expect her to understand me”

Yul Edochie speaks about relationship with his first daughter: “I don’t expect her to understand me”

Nollywood

24 days ago

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