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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.

4711 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Retired Winners Chapel Vice Bishop Aremu sends powerful message to Bishop Abioye on his birthday

Retired Winners Chapel Vice Bishop Aremu sends powerful message to Bishop Abioye on his birthday

Family and Relationships

23 days ago

Iran finally sets conditions to end war with US and Israel, lists demands

Iran finally sets conditions to end war with US and Israel, lists demands

World

23 days ago

Full list: Raw food and other 23 items not allowed at Covenant university in 2026

Full list: Raw food and other 23 items not allowed at Covenant university in 2026

Education

23 days ago

Nigerian lady married to white man in Canada shares how she was almost deported, story trends

Nigerian lady married to white man in Canada shares how she was almost deported, story trends

People

23 days ago

Tension as US only military base in Africa faces possible attack amid Iran‑US‑Israel conflict

Tension as US only military base in Africa faces possible attack amid Iran‑US‑Israel conflict

Africa

23 days ago

Canada releases 7 key rules for international students who want to work while schooling in 2026

Canada releases 7 key rules for international students who want to work while schooling in 2026

People

24 days ago

Tinubu vs Peter Obi: Prominent cleric releases prophecy on winner of 2027 election

Tinubu vs Peter Obi: Prominent cleric releases prophecy on winner of 2027 election

Politics

24 days ago

A prominent cleric has shared a prophecy regarding the 2027 presidential election, offering insights into the contest between President Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi.

"Prepare for invasion": Brazilian president tells top African leader amid US-Israel vs Iran war

"Prepare for invasion": Brazilian president tells top African leader amid US-Israel vs Iran war

Africa

24 days ago

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has urged his South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa to prepare for foreign invasion amid US, Israel war on Iran

Tinubu approves fiscal incentives to unlock $20bn Bonga deepwater oil project

Tinubu approves fiscal incentives to unlock $20bn Bonga deepwater oil project

Energy

24 days ago

President Bola Tinubu has approved a targeted fiscal incentive aimed at enabling the long-delayed Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Bonga deepwater oil project.

Tinubu makes 2 fresh appointments, Senate takes action

Tinubu makes 2 fresh appointments, Senate takes action

Nigeria

24 days ago

President Bola Tinubu has written to the Senate, seeking the confirmation of two appointments for top APC chieftains. The development was disclosed in the Senate.

Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on Donald Trump removing African presidents, sends strong warning to Tinubu

Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on Donald Trump removing African presidents, sends strong warning to Tinubu

Politics

24 days ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele has prophesied that US President Donald Trump will remove some African presidents and issued a strong warning to President Bola Tinubu.

Pope announces major development on US bishop accused of embezzling $270K from California parish, photo trends

Pope announces major development on US bishop accused of embezzling $270K from California parish, photo trends

US

24 days ago

Pope Leo XIV has announced a significant development regarding a United States (US) bishop accused of embezzling $270,000 from a California parish.

Full list of Nigeria’s longest-serving federal lawmakers

Full list of Nigeria’s longest-serving federal lawmakers

Nigeria

24 days ago

Nigeria’s National Assembly had retained several lawmakers for over 20 years, with some serving continuously since 1999 across the Senate and House.

Africa records world’s highest aviation accident rate in 2025, IATA gives reasons

Africa records world’s highest aviation accident rate in 2025, IATA gives reasons

Technology

24 days ago

The IATA has disclosed that Africa recorded the highest aviation accident rate globally in 2025, highlighting ongoing safety concerns linked to various factors.

BBL: Cynosure Hospital breaks silence on viral video of Jessica Elena screaming

BBL: Cynosure Hospital breaks silence on viral video of Jessica Elena screaming

People

24 days ago

Cynosure hospital has broken silence regarding a viral video of late Jessica Elena who reportedly underwent a corrective BBL procedure. Netizens reacted.

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