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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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Wike vs Yerima: Governor Amuneke's skit adds fuel to fire with satirical twist in video

Wike vs Yerima: Governor Amuneke's skit adds fuel to fire with satirical twist in video

Celebrities

5 months ago

Kogi: Tension as gunmen abduct 6 defence ministry directors travelling to Abuja, full list emerges

Kogi: Tension as gunmen abduct 6 defence ministry directors travelling to Abuja, full list emerges

Nigeria

5 months ago

Wema Bank invites job seekers for a walk-in interview at branches, releases date, time

Wema Bank invites job seekers for a walk-in interview at branches, releases date, time

Industry

5 months ago

Wike vs naval officer: Nigerian man shares what his military friend told him about trending video

Wike vs naval officer: Nigerian man shares what his military friend told him about trending video

People

5 months ago

"I am not a fool, sir": Actor Femi Jacobs highlights key lesson from Wike, Yerima's confrontation

"I am not a fool, sir": Actor Femi Jacobs highlights key lesson from Wike, Yerima's confrontation

Celebrities

5 months ago

Wike vs officer: 'He represents the president,' Jonathan's former minister wades into controversy

Wike vs officer: 'He represents the president,' Jonathan's former minister wades into controversy

Nigeria

5 months ago

Wizkid shares emotional reaction to his 1st son Boluwatife’s debut EP success, speaks on collabo

Wizkid shares emotional reaction to his 1st son Boluwatife’s debut EP success, speaks on collabo

Celebrities

5 months ago

Wizkid reacted with pride to his son Boluwatife’s debut EP, 'Champion’s Arrival', which soared to No. 1 on Apple Music Nigeria. Fans are excited for a collaboration

SDP's Adewole Adebayo asks Tinubu to resign, gives reason

SDP's Adewole Adebayo asks Tinubu to resign, gives reason

Politics

5 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has been told to resign. A key condition has been set for the potential All Progressives Congress (APC) presidential candidate.

APC group makes fresh vow ahead of 2027 elections, "new face of leadership"

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APC group makes fresh vow ahead of 2027 elections, "new face of leadership"

Politics

5 months ago

An Abia APC group has pledged unity ahead of the 2027 general elections, lauding a “new face of leadership” amid its bid to claim the state from the opposition.

Wike's tense clash with soldiers: Minister mentions Tinubu's appointee who prevented mass killing

Wike's tense clash with soldiers: Minister mentions Tinubu's appointee who prevented mass killing

Nigeria

5 months ago

FCT minister Nyesom Wike was involved in a tense clash with soldiers. Wike mentioned the appointee of President Bola Tinubu who stepped in to prevent mass killings.

APC administration: Plot to impeach Tinubu's strong ally Akpabio uncovered

APC administration: Plot to impeach Tinubu's strong ally Akpabio uncovered

Politics

5 months ago

A secret plan to impeach Senate President Godswill Obot Akpabio, a strong ally of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, has reportedly been uncovered, Legit.ng reports.

Wike opens up after fiery clash with soldiers in Abuja over land

Wike opens up after fiery clash with soldiers in Abuja over land

Nigeria

5 months ago

FCT minister, Nyesom Ezenwo Wike, has opened up following a tense clash with some unyielding soldiers in Abuja, the Nigerian capital city, on Tuesday.

Enugu DisCo resumes distribution of free prepaid meters, warns residents against bypassing

Enugu DisCo resumes distribution of free prepaid meters, warns residents against bypassing

Energy

5 months ago

The Enugu Electricity Distribution Company (EEDC) has resumed the distribution of free prepaid meters to its customers, while warning against metre bypassing.

Dangote partners with German company to build new fertiliser plants in Lagos

Dangote partners with German company to build new fertiliser plants in Lagos

Industry

5 months ago

The Dangote Fertiliser Limited has signed a partnership deal with a German company for the construction of four new urea fertiliser plants in Lagos.

Kizz Daniel allegedly disappoints fans in France, clip of his bouncer's altercation with man trends

Kizz Daniel allegedly disappoints fans in France, clip of his bouncer's altercation with man trends

Music

5 months ago

Kizz Daniel has come under fire after arriving late to his concert in Paris, sparking protests from fans and heated altercation between his bouncer and organizers.

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