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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.

6301 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Drama as late man’s wives fight inside church during his burial thanksgiving, member spills details

Drama as late man’s wives fight inside church during his burial thanksgiving, member spills details

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

Schools reopen as IPOB permanently cancels Monday sit-at-home in south-east

Schools reopen as IPOB permanently cancels Monday sit-at-home in south-east

Nigeria

6 months ago

Sweden opens applications for foreign professionals’ scholarship, Nigerians eligible to apply

Sweden opens applications for foreign professionals’ scholarship, Nigerians eligible to apply

Europe

6 months ago

US finally reacts after terrorists reportedly kill 160 people in Nigeria, speaks on Tinubu's order

US finally reacts after terrorists reportedly kill 160 people in Nigeria, speaks on Tinubu's order

Nigeria

7 months ago

Pastor Adeboye slams critics, shares how he sold limousine to buy motorcycles for his pastors

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Pastor Adeboye slams critics, shares how he sold limousine to buy motorcycles for his pastors

Celebrities

7 months ago

Nigeria’s reforms: How pain turned into progress for millions

Nigeria’s reforms: How pain turned into progress for millions

Opinion

7 months ago

Saudi Arabia lifts alcohol ban for wealthy foreigners after 73 years

Saudi Arabia lifts alcohol ban for wealthy foreigners after 73 years

World

7 months ago

Saudi Arabia quietly eased its 73-year alcohol ban, allowing wealthy non-Muslim expatriates to buy drinks in Riyadh’s Diplomatic Quarter under strict rules.

Donald Trump speaks on US military operation in Nigeria

Donald Trump speaks on US military operation in Nigeria

Nigeria

7 months ago

Donald Trump, the president of the United States, has opened up on the military cooperation between the American government and Nigeria and the strike on Sokoto.

Wizkid vs Fela: VDM, Seun Kuti pay homage at music icon's grave, elicit outrage, "Him be god?

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Wizkid vs Fela: VDM, Seun Kuti pay homage at music icon's grave, elicit outrage, "Him be god?

Music

7 months ago

Verydarkman and Seun Kuti were spotted at Fela Kuti's grave, paying homage amid backlash from Wizkid's fans over their recent feud and controversial rituals.

NNPC releases details on why it shut down 4 refineries

NNPC releases details on why it shut down 4 refineries

Energy

7 months ago

NNPC has explained why it shut down Nigeria’s four refineries and plans equity partnerships starting with China. to ensure long-term sustainability.

Nanyah’s brother shares funeral arrangements for singer who died from snakebite, posts obituary

Nanyah’s brother shares funeral arrangements for singer who died from snakebite, posts obituary

People

7 months ago

The burial arrangements of a fast-rising singer, Ifunanya Nwangene, popularly known as Nanyah, who died from a snakebite, have been announced. The obituary trended.

Kano: Moment Kwankwaso, Governor Yusuf test popularity at tragic scene

Kano: Moment Kwankwaso, Governor Yusuf test popularity at tragic scene

Politics

7 months ago

It was a dramatic moment when Rabiu Kwankwaso and his former political godson, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, tested their popularity at a tragic scene in Kano.

“Don’t insult the intelligence of Nigerians,” Ezekwesili slams Senate over Electoral Act review

“Don’t insult the intelligence of Nigerians,” Ezekwesili slams Senate over Electoral Act review

Politics

7 months ago

Former minister Oby Ezekwesili has condemned the Senate’s stance on Electoral Act amendments, urging lawmakers to protect transparency and democratic certainty.

Dangote Refinery to start producing raw material used for detergent manufacturing

Dangote Refinery to start producing raw material used for detergent manufacturing

Industry

7 months ago

Dangote Refinery has announced plans to begin production of surfactants used in detergent manufacturing, a move expected to support Nigeria’s manufacturing sector.

Keke Palmer ignites reactions over kind of marriage she wants: "My husband must not live with me"

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Keke Palmer ignites reactions over kind of marriage she wants: "My husband must not live with me"

Music

7 months ago

Keke Palmer reveals her ideal marriage post-breakup with Darius Jackson, preferring separate living arrangements to maintain personal space and independence.

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