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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

Author's articles

Yul Edochie breaks silence about his ex-wife May, shares his wishes for her: “Gist full ground”

Yul Edochie breaks silence about his ex-wife May, shares his wishes for her: “Gist full ground”

Nollywood

24 days ago

Breaking: ADC announces winner of presidential primary election in top northern state

Breaking: ADC announces winner of presidential primary election in top northern state

Politics

25 days ago

NDC vs APC: Governor Fubara's brother clarifies placeholder saga

NDC vs APC: Governor Fubara's brother clarifies placeholder saga

Politics

25 days ago

Federal government declares public holidays to mark Eid Al Adha 2026, dates emerge

Federal government declares public holidays to mark Eid Al Adha 2026, dates emerge

Nigeria

25 days ago

Nigeria’s GDP grows by 3.89% in Q1 2026, 10 sectors lead

Nigeria’s GDP grows by 3.89% in Q1 2026, 10 sectors lead

Economy

25 days ago

Nigerian banks to close branches nationwide as FG declares holiday

Nigerian banks to close branches nationwide as FG declares holiday

Money

25 days ago

University of Ibadan law student sheds light on his life as a fresher, shares his observations

University of Ibadan law student sheds light on his life as a fresher, shares his observations

People

25 days ago

A law student schooling at the University of Ibadan has opened up about his experience and observations as a year one student. He noted that UI never rests.

UI petroleum engineering student who scored 343 in UTME shares why he picked the institution

UI petroleum engineering student who scored 343 in UTME shares why he picked the institution

People

25 days ago

A University of Ibadan student, who is studying petroleum engineering, has opened up about why he chose the institution after scoring 343 in the UTME.

Full list of 12 Lagos lawmakers who failed to secure APC tickets for 2027 election

Full list of 12 Lagos lawmakers who failed to secure APC tickets for 2027 election

Politics

25 days ago

A full list of Lagos lawmakers who did not secure APC tickets for the 2027 elections has surfaced following the party’s primaries, revealing key incumbents affected.

Boy who wants to gain admission into University of Ibadan shows 2026 UTME result, mentions course

Boy who wants to gain admission into University of Ibadan shows 2026 UTME result, mentions course

People

25 days ago

A boy who wanted to gain admission into the University of Ibadan displayed his 2026 UTME results and shared his plans. He mentioned his desired course.

Babcock University student fulfils dream as she bags PhD degree at 26, her thesis topic trends

Babcock University student fulfils dream as she bags PhD degree at 26, her thesis topic trends

People

25 days ago

A lady fulfilled her dream of 11 years as she bagged a PhD at 26. Her thesis topic sparked reactions as she announced it online. Her post also went viral.

2027 elections: Buhari’s former minister emerges as ADC governorship candidate

2027 elections: Buhari’s former minister emerges as ADC governorship candidate

Politics

25 days ago

Abubakar Malami has been named as the African Democratic Congress (ADC) governorship candidate for Kebbi State in the 2027 elections, amidst his trial with the EFCC.

Why two Arsenal players were denied Premier League medals at official presentation

Why two Arsenal players were denied Premier League medals at official presentation

Football

25 days ago

Arsenal’s trophy presentation sparked confusion as players Marli Salmon and Tommy Setford missed out on winners’ medals despite the club's first title in 22 years.

2027 presidency: Nigerian pastor sends direct prophecy to NDC's Peter Obi, video emerges

2027 presidency: Nigerian pastor sends direct prophecy to NDC's Peter Obi, video emerges

Politics

25 days ago

A prominent Nigerian pastor has issued a major prophetic message to Peter Obi of the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 presidential election.

2027 elections: "How Obi-Kwankwaso's alliance will unseat Tinubu,” Analyst explains

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2027 elections: "How Obi-Kwankwaso's alliance will unseat Tinubu,” Analyst explains

Politics

26 days ago

Political analyst Donald Okwuosa has analysed how Peter Obi-Rabiu Kwankwaso's alliance could challenge and unseat President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in the 2027 elections.

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