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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.

6311 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Police probe case as 2 children allegedly beat father to death in Adamawa community

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Police probe case as 2 children allegedly beat father to death in Adamawa community

Nigeria

7 months ago

Davido's ally Tunde Endut reacts to DNA saga, shares unique trait singer's 5 children possess

Davido's ally Tunde Endut reacts to DNA saga, shares unique trait singer's 5 children possess

Celebrities

7 months ago

Breaking: North announces date preferred 2027 presidential candidate for the region will be declared

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Breaking: North announces date preferred 2027 presidential candidate for the region will be declared

Nigeria

7 months ago

Folake Flakkyfaj drags Princess over single status taunts her with Baba Ijesha's case

Folake Flakkyfaj drags Princess over single status taunts her with Baba Ijesha's case

Celebrities

7 months ago

Emotional moment as mother reunites with sons after years apart

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Emotional moment as mother reunites with sons after years apart

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

Shari’a court order: Man gets 50 strokes of cane, sent to Islamiyya school over trespass in Kano

Shari’a court order: Man gets 50 strokes of cane, sent to Islamiyya school over trespass in Kano

Nigeria

7 months ago

Air India plane grounded after cargo container incident at Delhi airport, investigation begins

Air India plane grounded after cargo container incident at Delhi airport, investigation begins

Asia

7 months ago

An Air India Airbus A350 was grounded after its engine sucked in a cargo container while taxiing at Delhi airport, prompting a DGCA safety investigation.

AFCON semi-final: Lady shares how Ghanaian referee wanted to ‘save’ Super Eagles during match

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AFCON semi-final: Lady shares how Ghanaian referee wanted to ‘save’ Super Eagles during match

People

7 months ago

A lady shared how the Ghanaian referee tried to “save” the Super Eagles during the Nigeria vs Morocco AFCON semi-final match. She posted a clip to prove her point.

ProvidusBank announces 2026 graduate trainee programme, releases link to apply

ProvidusBank announces 2026 graduate trainee programme, releases link to apply

Money

7 months ago

ProvidusBank has opened applications for its Graduate Trainee Sales Programme, inviting graduates to begin careers in sales and relationship management.

Omije Ojumi: Old video of Yinka Alaseyori speaking about late singer evokes emotions, "Good woman"

Omije Ojumi: Old video of Yinka Alaseyori speaking about late singer evokes emotions, "Good woman"

Music

7 months ago

An emotional video of Yinka Alaseyori recalls her late colleague Omije Ojumi's kindness, as fans reflect on her demise and critique Alaseyori's timing.

Uganda 2026: Yoweri Museveni takes strong lead in presidential election results

Uganda 2026: Yoweri Museveni takes strong lead in presidential election results

Africa

7 months ago

Museveni led Uganda’s election with 76% as partial results showed, while Bobi Wine was placed under house arrest amid fraud claims and internet blackout.

UNILAG's overall best student makes history with 5.00 CGPA as 1,211 graduates with First Class

UNILAG's overall best student makes history with 5.00 CGPA as 1,211 graduates with First Class

Education

7 months ago

UNILAG graduates 16,506 students at its 56th convocation, with 1,211 bagging first class and distinctions across undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.

Petrol supply rises to 74.2m litres daily as Dangote refinery increases output

Petrol supply rises to 74.2m litres daily as Dangote refinery increases output

Energy

7 months ago

Fuel supply across Nigeria increased to 74.2m litres in December 2025, with petrol availability rising and national stock levels reaching more than 29 days.

Just in: Wike's former ally announces only way to sack Tinubu in 2027 "That man is removable"

Just in: Wike's former ally announces only way to sack Tinubu in 2027 "That man is removable"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Dele Momodu claims President Tinubu can be unseated in 2027 if the opposition unites. The ADC has key figures positioned to challenge the APC effectively.

Stock market records first loss in 2026, over N457 billion wiped out

Stock market records first loss in 2026, over N457 billion wiped out

Money

7 months ago

The Nigerian stock market closed lower on Thursday as profit-taking hit major stocks, with Nestlé Nigeria Plc and Jaiz Bank Plc, Morison Industries leading gainers..

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