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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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10 bank charges every Nigerian should know as Reps move to protect customers

10 bank charges every Nigerian should know as Reps move to protect customers

Money

6 months ago

BBN's Chizzy defends Phyna amid backlash concerning Abuja fight over N200K: "She's only human"

BBN's Chizzy defends Phyna amid backlash concerning Abuja fight over N200K: "She's only human"

Celebrities

6 months ago

Video of late Lt. Samson Haruna's wife showering him with praises goes viral days after his death

Video of late Lt. Samson Haruna's wife showering him with praises goes viral days after his death

People

6 months ago

Kenya’s opposition leader and former prime minister Raila Odinga dies in India hospital

Kenya’s opposition leader and former prime minister Raila Odinga dies in India hospital

Africa

6 months ago

Alleged killers of popular cleric known for praying against kidnappers face court action

Alleged killers of popular cleric known for praying against kidnappers face court action

Nigeria

6 months ago

Uche Ogbodo calls for prayers as she undergoes cosmetic surgery again, video draws reactions

Uche Ogbodo calls for prayers as she undergoes cosmetic surgery again, video draws reactions

Celebrities

6 months ago

China arrests many pastors, lawyers not allowed to meet them, reason emerges

China arrests many pastors, lawyers not allowed to meet them, reason emerges

Asia

6 months ago

China detains dozens of Zion Church pastors in major crackdown; legal access denied amid online preaching ban and rising religious persecution concerns.

Saidi Balogun grieves as he shares His late daughter’s last movie: 'Light can never be hidden'

Saidi Balogun grieves as he shares His late daughter’s last movie: 'Light can never be hidden'

Celebrities

6 months ago

Saidi Balogun shares his late daughter Zeenat’s final movie, Maid for a Day, two weeks before her tragic passing. A heart-wrenching tribute to her last appearance.

Thelma, Ivatar, Jackie Bent, 5 other BBNaija stars who were single mothers before going for show

Thelma, Ivatar, Jackie Bent, 5 other BBNaija stars who were single mothers before going for show

TV Shows

6 months ago

A few housemates in the Big Brother Naija reality show went to Biggie's house as single mothers. Some were previously married, while others are not.

Peller presents Bella Shmurda with a gift for Mohbad’s son, netizens react: “Una don confirm with DNA?”

Peller presents Bella Shmurda with a gift for Mohbad’s son, netizens react: “Una don confirm with DNA?”

Celebrities

6 months ago

During a viral Twitch livestream, comedian Peller surprises Bella Shmurda with a heartfelt gift for Mohbad’s son, Liam, sparking emotional reactions online.

Kwankwaso, others react as Osimhen-led Nigeria defeats Benin, set to secure World Cup playoff spot

Kwankwaso, others react as Osimhen-led Nigeria defeats Benin, set to secure World Cup playoff spot

Politics

6 months ago

Rabiu Kwankwaso, Sunday Dare, Bello El-Rufai reacted as a Victor Osimhen-inspired Nigeria flogged Benin. The Eagles are set to secure a world cup play-off spot.

Cameroon election 2025: Opposition candidate declares victory over president Paul Biya

Cameroon election 2025: Opposition candidate declares victory over president Paul Biya

Africa

6 months ago

Opposition candidate Issa Tchiroma Bakary declares victory in Cameroon’s 2025 presidential election, challenging President Paul Biya’s decades-long rule.

Primate Ayodele sends strong message to Tinubu as president pardons drug offenders, fraudsters

Primate Ayodele sends strong message to Tinubu as president pardons drug offenders, fraudsters

Politics

6 months ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele has sent a strong message to President Bola Tinubu as the Nigerian leader pardoned drug offenders, illegal miners, and fraudsters.

World Cup qualifiers: Tinubu, Obi, Atiku react as Nigeria heads to playoff after seeing off Benin

World Cup qualifiers: Tinubu, Obi, Atiku react as Nigeria heads to playoff after seeing off Benin

Politics

6 months ago

President Bola Tinubu and his opponents reacted as a Victor Osimhen-inspired Nigeria flogged Benin. The Eagles are set to secure a world cup play-off spot.

2027 election: Full list of southern govs who have defected to APC since Tinubu became president

2027 election: Full list of southern govs who have defected to APC since Tinubu became president

Politics

6 months ago

Enugu state governor, Peter Mbah, officially dumped the PDP for the APC on Tuesday. Legit.ng highlights all the southern governors who have followed same path.

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