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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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Bole Festival: Nigerian lady gushes over man she met at event, calls him her husband

Bole Festival: Nigerian lady gushes over man she met at event, calls him her husband

People

7 months ago

Lady collects N50,000 transport fare from admirer, buys chicken instead of showing up, video trends

Lady collects N50,000 transport fare from admirer, buys chicken instead of showing up, video trends

People

7 months ago

Worshippers killed at synagogue, several others seriously injured

Worshippers killed at synagogue, several others seriously injured

World

7 months ago

Toyin Abraham "Oversabi Aunty" storms Tanzania, adorable moment between her and Priscilla trends

Toyin Abraham "Oversabi Aunty" storms Tanzania, adorable moment between her and Priscilla trends

Nollywood

7 months ago

Another oil company begins direct fuel supply from Dangote Refinery

Another oil company begins direct fuel supply from Dangote Refinery

Energy

7 months ago

Nigerian woman in UK celebrates as she brings her whole family abroad, shares next plan for them

Nigerian woman in UK celebrates as she brings her whole family abroad, shares next plan for them

People

7 months ago

Priscilla, Juma Jux dedicate baby Rakeem Islamically 40 days after birth, plush clip trends

Priscilla, Juma Jux dedicate baby Rakeem Islamically 40 days after birth, plush clip trends

Celebrities

7 months ago

Videos of the 40 days Islamic dedication of Rakeem have surfaced online. In the recording, all the people in attendance were dressed like Muslims.

Nigeria has second-highest number of poor people in the world, ex-NBS chief speaks, shares concern

Nigeria has second-highest number of poor people in the world, ex-NBS chief speaks, shares concern

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigeria has 89 million people living in poverty, second only to India. Economist Yemi Kale blames delayed reforms and poor policies for the crisis.

Police finally unravel how Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu died: "Chaos in the compound"

Police finally unravel how Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu died: "Chaos in the compound"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Police confirmed Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu died after jumping from her flat during a robbery in Abuja; investigation into the attack was launched.

From US to nowhere: Nigerian deportee makes startling claims about deportation

From US to nowhere: Nigerian deportee makes startling claims about deportation

Nigeria

7 months ago

A Nigerian deportee has made a startling revelation about his US deportation. Since April, hundreds of people have been deported from Donald Trump-led United States.

Nigeria at 65: Spotlight on 3 Nigerian innovations making waves beyond West Africa

Nigeria at 65: Spotlight on 3 Nigerian innovations making waves beyond West Africa

People

7 months ago

To commemorate Nigeria's 65th Independence anniversary, the federal government declared October 1, 2025, a public holiday. Legit.ng spotlights some innovations.

Independence Day: Kano governor kicks as police withdraw

Independence Day: Kano governor kicks as police withdraw

Nigeria

7 months ago

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has kicked against the withdrawal of the police during the Independence Day parade in the state, tackling the commissioner.

Trade fair complex demolition: Fresh battle brews as Obi, Lagos govt trade words

Trade fair complex demolition: Fresh battle brews as Obi, Lagos govt trade words

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigeria Customs fixed Oct 2 for online recruitment test for shortlisted superintendent cadre; candidates split into 3 batches, must follow schedules.

Updated: PENGASSAN suspends strike after agreement with Dangote, details emerge

Updated: PENGASSAN suspends strike after agreement with Dangote, details emerge

Energy

7 months ago

Nigeria’s oil union PENGASSAN has decided to suspend its strike after reaching an agreement with Dangote on reinstating of 800 dismissed refinery workers.

Sommie Maduagwu: Old prophecy about Arise TV anchors trends after her death, "God have mercy"

Sommie Maduagwu: Old prophecy about Arise TV anchors trends after her death, "God have mercy"

Celebrities

7 months ago

An old prophecy about Sommie Maduagwu, the late Arise TV anchor, has emerged after her death. The prophet warned some people were trying to conclude her.

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