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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

Author's articles

Nathaniel Bassey: American woman drops unsettling claim about Hallelujah Challenge convener

Nathaniel Bassey: American woman drops unsettling claim about Hallelujah Challenge convener

People

6 months ago

2027 election: Is PDP faction pushing Wike to run against Tinubu? Aide speaks

2027 election: Is PDP faction pushing Wike to run against Tinubu? Aide speaks

Politics

6 months ago

Kaduna: Tragedy as officers shot dead inside police station

Kaduna: Tragedy as officers shot dead inside police station

Politics

6 months ago

Sarah Martins' N20m: Seyi Tinubu speaks on source of money, "my friends donated it"

Sarah Martins' N20m: Seyi Tinubu speaks on source of money, "my friends donated it"

Celebrities

6 months ago

‘Free Nnamdi KanuNow’ protest': Police take fresh action against MASSOB leader

‘Free Nnamdi KanuNow’ protest': Police take fresh action against MASSOB leader

Nigeria

6 months ago

Just In: US embassy releases security alert ahead of 'Free Nnamdi Kanu' protest

Just In: US embassy releases security alert ahead of 'Free Nnamdi Kanu' protest

Nigeria

6 months ago

Just in: US speaks out on alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria, "Those who know the terrain"

Just in: US speaks out on alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria, "Those who know the terrain"

Nigeria

6 months ago

The US denied claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria, saying terrorism affected all faiths. Envoy Boulos praised Tinubu’s efforts to improve security.

JAMB announces deadline for closure of 2025 admissions into varsities, polytechnics, others

JAMB announces deadline for closure of 2025 admissions into varsities, polytechnics, others

Education

6 months ago

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the deadline for the closure of 2025 admissions into universities, polytechnics, and others institutions.

Nigerian military breaks silence on capture of IPOB strongman 'Gentle De Yahoo', video emerges

Nigerian military breaks silence on capture of IPOB strongman 'Gentle De Yahoo', video emerges

Nigeria

6 months ago

Jubilation has been noted after the Nigerian Army captured a wanted strongman of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), 'Gentle De Yahoo'.

2027 election: Makinde mentions most important defection that’s yet to take place

2027 election: Makinde mentions most important defection that’s yet to take place

Politics

6 months ago

Governor Seyi Makinde has mentioned the most important defections that have not yet taken place in Nigeria, as some PDP governors dumped the party for the APC.

Is it true that there's genocide against Christians in Benue, Plateau, other states? Here is what data says

Is it true that there's genocide against Christians in Benue, Plateau, other states? Here is what data says

Nigeria

6 months ago

Data has been consulted after a top United States of America (USA) lawmaker notably alleged that a genocide against Christians is ongoing in Nigeria.

iPhone 17 saga: Nigerian lady speaks out on VeryDarkMan vs Blord's feud

iPhone 17 saga: Nigerian lady speaks out on VeryDarkMan vs Blord's feud

People

6 months ago

A Nigerian lady speaks out on the social media feud between VeryDarkMan and Blord over iPhone 17, calling out favouritism and sharing her opinion.

VDM vs Blord: Businessman shares his next move about activist, "Billboard in Abuja for his noodles"

VDM vs Blord: Businessman shares his next move about activist, "Billboard in Abuja for his noodles"

Celebrities

6 months ago

Businessman Blord is not stopping after losing his Instagram account. He has shared what next he will do for VDM in Abuja as fans reacted to his move.

Did Boko Haram take over Nigerian army barracks? Fact emerges as video goes viral

Did Boko Haram take over Nigerian army barracks? Fact emerges as video goes viral

Nigeria

6 months ago

A claim appeared on X (formerly known as Twitter) that dreaded Boko Haram insurgents took over army barracks in Nigeria. The fact has now emerged.

2027 election: ‘Not Atiku,’ Fayose names “only person that has traction”

2027 election: ‘Not Atiku,’ Fayose names “only person that has traction”

Politics

6 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 general elections, former Ekiti governor, Ayodele Fayose, has named the “only person that has traction” among the opposition leaders.

James Ojo