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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.

6305 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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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

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

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

Politics

7 months ago

“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

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

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

Dangote reduces petrol pump price at filling stations nationwide

Dangote reduces petrol pump price at filling stations nationwide

Energy

7 months ago

Lady who spent 2 hours on Ifunanya’s page speaks out, shares 2 interesting things she noticed

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Lady who spent 2 hours on Ifunanya’s page speaks out, shares 2 interesting things she noticed

People

7 months ago

A Nigerian lady is trending after visiting the page of late gospel singer Ifunanya Nwangene and sharing two things she observed about the singer following her death.

Aunty Ajara: Prophet Yinka Omole’s prophecy about the actress resurfaces hours after she passed away

Aunty Ajara: Prophet Yinka Omole’s prophecy about the actress resurfaces hours after she passed away

Celebrities

7 months ago

Prophet Yinka Omole's prophecy about Aunty Ajara resurfaces hours after the Nollywood actress passed away from a liver-related ailment on Thursday

Nigerian man in his 40s finally brings woman home after years of family pressure, video trends

Nigerian man in his 40s finally brings woman home after years of family pressure, video trends

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A Nigerian man in his early 40s surprised his family by bringing a woman home after years of marriage pressure, sparking celebration and reactions on TikTok online.

2027: 'Democracy on sale, drags Nigeria backward'; Group slams Senate’s Electoral Act Amendment Bill

2027: 'Democracy on sale, drags Nigeria backward'; Group slams Senate’s Electoral Act Amendment Bill

Nigeria

7 months ago

AdvoKC Foundation condemns the Senate's Electoral Act Amendment Bill as a betrayal of public trust, warning it could weaken election transparency and credibility.

Ijoba Lande allegedly brutalised by the police, video elicits worry: "We need explanation"

Ijoba Lande allegedly brutalised by the police, video elicits worry: "We need explanation"

Nollywood

7 months ago

Ijoba Lande shares a disturbing video after allegedly being beaten by police in Lagos. Fans voice concerns over citizens' safety amidst growing fears of police.

NNPC in talks with Chinese firm over possible investment in Nigeria’s refinery

NNPC in talks with Chinese firm over possible investment in Nigeria’s refinery

Energy

7 months ago

The NNPCL Limited has confirmed it is in talks with a Chinese company over a possible partnership involving one of the Nigeria’s state-owned refineries.

2026: Full list of all 21 registered political parties in Nigeria released ahead of general elections

2026: Full list of all 21 registered political parties in Nigeria released ahead of general elections

Politics

7 months ago

INEC registered Democratic Leadership Alliance and Nigeria Democratic Congress, raising Nigeria’s total political parties to 21 ahead of the 2027 elections.

Lady reacts to Ifunanya’s death, shares what singer told her days before she was bitten by snakes

Lady reacts to Ifunanya’s death, shares what singer told her days before she was bitten by snakes

People

7 months ago

A young lady who is a close friend of late singer Ifunanya Nwangene, lamented her death and shared what the singer told her days before the tragic incident.

Aunty Ajara: Alfa Eleshinogo Arola opens up on actress's demise, "Her family reached out to me"

Aunty Ajara: Alfa Eleshinogo Arola opens up on actress's demise, "Her family reached out to me"

Nollywood

7 months ago

Alfa Eleshinlogo reflects on Aunty Ajara’s passing, sharing insights on her liver ailment and urging awareness about liver health in a heartfelt TikTok tribute.

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