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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.

6310 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Man posts clip of new song Nanyah recorded in studio 3 days before she died from snakebite

Man posts clip of new song Nanyah recorded in studio 3 days before she died from snakebite

People

7 months ago

Ashmusy returns to social media, shares her new religion as she makes vow: "I have found God"

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Ashmusy returns to social media, shares her new religion as she makes vow: "I have found God"

Celebrities

7 months ago

Breaking: INEC registers NDC, 1 other new political party ahead of 2027 election

Breaking: INEC registers NDC, 1 other new political party ahead of 2027 election

Politics

7 months ago

“Unacceptable”: PETROAN criticises NNPC boss over comments on Dangote, Port Harcourt refineries

“Unacceptable”: PETROAN criticises NNPC boss over comments on Dangote, Port Harcourt refineries

Energy

7 months ago

Kwara Attack: Fresh details emerge as community holds mass burial for 78 people

Kwara Attack: Fresh details emerge as community holds mass burial for 78 people

Nigeria

7 months ago

US troops in Nigeria: Federal government clarifies role in counter-terrorism

US troops in Nigeria: Federal government clarifies role in counter-terrorism

Nigeria

7 months ago

Aunty Ajara: Petite actress's last moment trends as Koko Zaira mourns her demise, "Rest well"

Aunty Ajara: Petite actress's last moment trends as Koko Zaira mourns her demise, "Rest well"

Nollywood

7 months ago

Koko Zaira shares a poignant video of Aunty Ajara's final moments, revealing her struggles in hospital as celebrities mourn the actress's untimely passing.

NNPC in talks with Chinese company to help revive broken refineries

NNPC in talks with Chinese company to help revive broken refineries

Energy

7 months ago

NNPC is negotiating with a Chinese petrochemical firm and other investors to revive Nigeria’s four state-owned refineries by selling partial equity.

Possible blackout in Nigeria as electricity workers threaten strike, present demands to FG

Possible blackout in Nigeria as electricity workers threaten strike, present demands to FG

Energy

7 months ago

The Minister of Power has met with electricity workers' unions and TCN management in Abuja to address their grievances following threats of a strike.

Remembering Aunty Ajara: Sweet video of late actress in dance battle with Aunty Ramota re-emerges

Remembering Aunty Ajara: Sweet video of late actress in dance battle with Aunty Ramota re-emerges

Nollywood

7 months ago

Nollywood mourned the loss of actress Aunty Ajara, known for her comic roles and viral dance battles, leaving a lasting impact on fans and colleagues.

Nasarawa deputy speaker dumps PDP, defects to APC ahead of 2027 elections

Nasarawa deputy speaker dumps PDP, defects to APC ahead of 2027 elections

Politics

7 months ago

Nasarawa deputy speaker Muhammad Adamu Oyanki has dumped the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) after visiting Governor Abdullahi Sule in Lafia city.

Lady sends strong message to close friend of Nanyah after singer's death, many react

Lady sends strong message to close friend of Nanyah after singer's death, many react

People

7 months ago

A Nigerian lady offered guidance to Nanyah’s close friend, Paschal Nworgu, after the singer’s tragic death, telling him what she believed he should do next.

Laycon, WhiteMoney emotionless as critics drag them for wasting money BBNaija's prize money on music

Laycon, WhiteMoney emotionless as critics drag them for wasting money BBNaija's prize money on music

TV Shows

7 months ago

Critics slam BBNaija stars Laycon and Whitemoney over their music careers, as fans react to their surprising calm during the harsh remarks in a viral video.

Billionaire Bill Gates denies Epstein allegations as ex-wife Melinda speaks of “muck” in marriage

Billionaire Bill Gates denies Epstein allegations as ex-wife Melinda speaks of “muck” in marriage

World

7 months ago

Bill Gates denied Epstein-linked allegations as Melinda French Gates spoke of “muck” in their marriage, highlighting painful memories and public scrutiny.

Another Nigerian bank joins GTB, UBA, Zenith, Access, others worth over N1 trillion

Another Nigerian bank joins GTB, UBA, Zenith, Access, others worth over N1 trillion

Money

7 months ago

Wema Bank has entered Nigeria’s exclusive N1 trillion market capitalisation club for the first time, driven by rising share prices, improved earnings.

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