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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.

6154 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Ogun police arrest suspect who allegedly collected money to process visas for victims

Ogun police arrest suspect who allegedly collected money to process visas for victims

World

23 days ago

Illegal DStv, GOtv streaming platform busted as court freezes millions in suspected piracy case

Illegal DStv, GOtv streaming platform busted as court freezes millions in suspected piracy case

Industry

23 days ago

Rudeboy reacts after Peter accused late mum of maltreating his wife, Lola, sends message

Rudeboy reacts after Peter accused late mum of maltreating his wife, Lola, sends message

Celebrities

23 days ago

Full list as 8 states get new police commissioners

Full list as 8 states get new police commissioners

Nigeria

23 days ago

Peter Okoye in tears as he narrates how his late mother treated wife Lola Omotayo and their newborn baby

Peter Okoye in tears as he narrates how his late mother treated wife Lola Omotayo and their newborn baby

Celebrities

23 days ago

P-Square drama deepens as their 'elder brother' Tony finally speaks, details Jude’s role

P-Square drama deepens as their 'elder brother' Tony finally speaks, details Jude’s role

Celebrities

23 days ago

Fear as tremor rocks Abuja, federal govt issues reaction

Fear as tremor rocks Abuja, federal govt issues reaction

Nigeria

24 days ago

The federal government has reacted after a tremor was felt in parts of Abuja. Stronger earth tremors on land or shallow events cause panic and damage.

Oyedele explains why many Nigerians are poor, disagrees with World Bank

Oyedele explains why many Nigerians are poor, disagrees with World Bank

Economy

24 days ago

Taiwo Oyedele said Nigerians became poorer after economic reforms because ending subsidies required short-term sacrifices before stronger income growth.

Osun governorship election 2026: Gov Uzodimma's aide reacts to Davido's appeal

Osun governorship election 2026: Gov Uzodimma's aide reacts to Davido's appeal

Politics

24 days ago

Hope Uzodimma's spokesman had rejected Davido's Osun election appeal and urged the singer to prepare Governor Ademola Adeleke for life after office.

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade reacts after reaching WAFCON 2026 quarter-final

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade reacts after reaching WAFCON 2026 quarter-final

Football

24 days ago

Super Falcons captain Rasheedat Ajibade praises her team's collective effort after Nigeria's 6-2 win over Egypt secures a place in the WAFCON 2026 quarter-finals.

ADC secretary resigns from party ahead of 2027 election, joins new party

ADC secretary resigns from party ahead of 2027 election, joins new party

Politics

24 days ago

An ADC secretary has resigned from the party and joined another platform ahead of the 2027 general elections in Africa's largest democracy, Nigeria.

Human Rights Watch calls Israeli strike that killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil a war crime

Human Rights Watch calls Israeli strike that killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil a war crime

World

24 days ago

Human rights groups has declared Israel’s April 2026 strike that killed Amal Khalil and wounded Zeinab Faraj a war crime, urging an arms embargo.

Mikel Arteta shares Arsenal’s ambitions next season amid links to Vinicius Jr

Mikel Arteta shares Arsenal’s ambitions next season amid links to Vinicius Jr

Football

24 days ago

Mikel Arteta outlines Arsenal's ambitions for the 2026/27 season, aiming to build a winning dynasty after their Premier League title success and new signings.

Juma Jux addresses weight loss after appearance at Peller's wedding raised concerns

Juma Jux addresses weight loss after appearance at Peller's wedding raised concerns

Celebrities

24 days ago

Tanzanian singer Juma Jux addressed speculation over his weight loss after Peller's wedding, clarifying it's intentional and sparking diverse reactions online.

Davido sends strong message to Imo governor Uzodimma ahead of Osun election

Davido sends strong message to Imo governor Uzodimma ahead of Osun election

Celebrities

24 days ago

Davido appeals to Governor Hope Uzodimma over Osun governorship election concerns, urging peace and allowing residents to choose their future without interference.

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