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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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Just In: "Why I picked Amupitan as INEC chair", Tinubu breaks silence

Just In: "Why I picked Amupitan as INEC chair", Tinubu breaks silence

Nigeria

6 months ago

Jack Dorsey declares war on credit cards as new Bitcoin wallet promises to change how businesses Pay

Jack Dorsey declares war on credit cards as new Bitcoin wallet promises to change how businesses Pay

Technology

6 months ago

Sommie Maduagwu’s neighbour raises funds for security guard killed in robbery, shares plan for money

Sommie Maduagwu’s neighbour raises funds for security guard killed in robbery, shares plan for money

People

6 months ago

Abuja: National Youth Council's transition committee reacts as CAC deregisters organisation

Abuja: National Youth Council's transition committee reacts as CAC deregisters organisation

Nigeria

6 months ago

After NNPC's decision, Dangote announces new petrol price

After NNPC's decision, Dangote announces new petrol price

Energy

6 months ago

Somtochukwu Maduagwu: Police mention where ARISE News anchor suspected killers got weapons

Somtochukwu Maduagwu: Police mention where ARISE News anchor suspected killers got weapons

Nigeria

6 months ago

Kano mass wedding: Drama as married men beg Gov Yusuf for inclusion in state-sponsored couple scheme

Kano mass wedding: Drama as married men beg Gov Yusuf for inclusion in state-sponsored couple scheme

Nigeria

6 months ago

Married men in Kano have appealed to Governor Abba Yusuf for inclusion in the upcoming 2,000-couple mass wedding, Legit.ng correspondent confirms.

Breaking: Tinubu grants pardons to Herbert Macaulay, popular Babangida's minister, others

Breaking: Tinubu grants pardons to Herbert Macaulay, popular Babangida's minister, others

Nigeria

6 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has reportedly granted presidential pardons to Herbert Macaulay, a popular minister under Babangida, the Ogoni leaders and several others.

“Why I’m more excited than ever": Regina Daniels celebrates birthday in style, to gift N10m to fans

“Why I’m more excited than ever": Regina Daniels celebrates birthday in style, to gift N10m to fans

Celebrities

6 months ago

Nollywood actress and billionaire’s wife, Regina Daniels, is celebrating her birthday today and has announced plans to give fans 10 million naira.

Lady replies man’s DM after 3 years, posts unexpected response she got from him: “This is a sign”

Lady replies man’s DM after 3 years, posts unexpected response she got from him: “This is a sign”

People

6 months ago

A lady shared how she replied a man who sent her a DM three years ago. The response he gave after she replied caught people’s attention and sparked reactions

Davido enjoys luxury lifestyle With Chioma, 30BG in private jet, interior of his mansion trends

Davido enjoys luxury lifestyle With Chioma, 30BG in private jet, interior of his mansion trends

Music

6 months ago

A video of Davido travelling with his wife and all of his record label members known as 30BG has surfaced online. Fans shared their observation about the singer.

Tinubu pardons ex-federal lawmaker convicted of bribery by Supreme Court

Tinubu pardons ex-federal lawmaker convicted of bribery by Supreme Court

Nigeria

7 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has granted a pardon to an influential ex-federal lawmaker who was convicted by Supreme Court over bribery-related matters after a viral video.

Full list: Top 10 wealthiest religious organisations in the world

Full list: Top 10 wealthiest religious organisations in the world

World

7 months ago

The top 10 wealthiest religious organisations in the world, ranked by net worth and global influence. See who tops the list and how they built their empires.

Davido, Chioma's twins clock 2, singer celebrates, shares special features of his babies, fans react

Davido, Chioma's twins clock 2, singer celebrates, shares special features of his babies, fans react

Music

7 months ago

Davido has specially marked the second birthday of his twin children. He took to his Instagram story to share a lovely message and picture of himself.

Skit maker who acted mad man and was labelled ‘Yahoo Boy’ begs for help: "My family is troubled now”

Skit maker who acted mad man and was labelled ‘Yahoo Boy’ begs for help: "My family is troubled now”

Celebrities

7 months ago

MC Commonsense, the content creator called a yaboo boy because of how he was acting mad at a market, has opened up about his life. He said he is not mad.

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