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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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South Africa's ambassador to France found dead outside hotel: "moment of deep grief"

South Africa's ambassador to France found dead outside hotel: "moment of deep grief"

Africa

7 months ago

"My reputation": Lady praised for honesty after returning salary sent in error, shares full story

"My reputation": Lady praised for honesty after returning salary sent in error, shares full story

People

7 months ago

From N300k to millions: How young Nigerian woman built Jelapetra Farms into successful agribusiness

From N300k to millions: How young Nigerian woman built Jelapetra Farms into successful agribusiness

Industry

7 months ago

"The job is very demanding": Female engineer shares experience working in male-dominated field

"The job is very demanding": Female engineer shares experience working in male-dominated field

People

7 months ago

"She had orphanage kids she was taking care of": Arise News crew mourns tragic death of Somtochukwu

"She had orphanage kids she was taking care of": Arise News crew mourns tragic death of Somtochukwu

Nigeria

7 months ago

Federal High Court orders arrest of INEC chairman Mahmoud Yakubu, outlines reasons

Federal High Court orders arrest of INEC chairman Mahmoud Yakubu, outlines reasons

Politics

7 months ago

Somtochukwu 'Sommie' Maduagwu: Tinubu tells security agencies 2 things to do “without delay”

Somtochukwu 'Sommie' Maduagwu: Tinubu tells security agencies 2 things to do “without delay”

Nigeria

7 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has issued fresh orders to security and law enforcement agencies following the tragic death of ARISE News anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu.

Sommie Maduagwu: Lady living close to Arise TV anchor shares what armed robbers stole from 16 flats

Sommie Maduagwu: Lady living close to Arise TV anchor shares what armed robbers stole from 16 flats

People

7 months ago

A lady living close to Arise TV anchor, Somtochukwu Maduagwu, has opened up about what was stolen from the 18 flats in the block during an armed robbery attack.

Somtochukwu Maduagwu: Arise TV anchor's neighbour shares fresh details of robbery attack

Somtochukwu Maduagwu: Arise TV anchor's neighbour shares fresh details of robbery attack

Nigeria

7 months ago

Arise TV News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu killed in Abuja robbery; eyewitness recounts attack as FCT Police launch probe and pledge swift justice.

Man living close to Arise TV anchor shares how armed security officer also died after robbery attack

Man living close to Arise TV anchor shares how armed security officer also died after robbery attack

People

7 months ago

A man living close to the late Arise TV anchor has opened up about how the armed security officer in the residence also died after the tragic armed robbery attack.

Video: Woman emotionally reacts as man marries her after 13 years of relationship, he responds

Video: Woman emotionally reacts as man marries her after 13 years of relationship, he responds

Wedding

7 months ago

A Nigerian woman dramatically reacted as her man finally married her after 13 years of relationship. She opened up about their fights and he responded to her.

Breaking: Jubilation as APC governor announces N300k monthly allowance for doctors

Breaking: Jubilation as APC governor announces N300k monthly allowance for doctors

Nigeria

7 months ago

There is a jubilation in a major northern state as the governor announced N300k monthly cashout for the doctors working under the government. The reason unveiled.

Breaking: Federal govt declares nationwide public holiday

Breaking: Federal govt declares nationwide public holiday

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Bola Tinubu-led federal government of Nigeria has announced the public holiday date to commemorate the nation’s 65th independence anniversary.

"Hope we no go hear story later?" Mercy Eke marks birthday in style, unveils third mansion in Lagos

"Hope we no go hear story later?" Mercy Eke marks birthday in style, unveils third mansion in Lagos

Celebrities

7 months ago

The reality TV star and entrepreneur Mercy Eke has gifted herself a third home in Lagos to celebrate her birthday. She posted a short video of the edifice online.

FG says commercial sex workers will pay tax in Nigeria from Jan 2026, video trends

FG says commercial sex workers will pay tax in Nigeria from Jan 2026, video trends

Energy

7 months ago

Nigeria’s new tax reforms, effective January 2026, will compel all Nigerians, including sex workers, influencers, and remote earners, to pay tax without exceptions.

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