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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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2027 election: Why Peter Obi may not get ADC presidential ticket

2027 election: Why Peter Obi may not get ADC presidential ticket

Politics

7 months ago

Nigerian lady laments after buying 30 bags of pure water for household use

Nigerian lady laments after buying 30 bags of pure water for household use

People

7 months ago

"Things dey sup": Nigerian lady who relocated lists 8 questions she was asked at UK border

"Things dey sup": Nigerian lady who relocated lists 8 questions she was asked at UK border

People

7 months ago

NELFUND to close student loan portal, announces new timeline for 2025/2026 applications

NELFUND to close student loan portal, announces new timeline for 2025/2026 applications

Education

7 months ago

8-year-old bank becomes 9th largest in Nigeria with more customers

8-year-old bank becomes 9th largest in Nigeria with more customers

Money

7 months ago

First lady forgives betrayal during 2023 election, embraces peace in new memoir

First lady forgives betrayal during 2023 election, embraces peace in new memoir

Politics

7 months ago

Woman welcomes baby girl with husband after waiting for 20 years, video trends: “Hidden tears gone”

Woman welcomes baby girl with husband after waiting for 20 years, video trends: “Hidden tears gone”

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A Nigerian woman went viral as she welcomed a baby after 20 years of wait. Many were moved after her experience during the waiting period was made public.

Portable’s fame, "wahala" and rebirth: The story of Zeh Nation boss

Portable’s fame, "wahala" and rebirth: The story of Zeh Nation boss

Music

7 months ago

Portable, the street pop star is one of the most controversial singers in Nigeria, despite his controversies, he has remained relevant, bagging shows all over.

“Ilufemiloye”, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja and the majesty of Ibadan

“Ilufemiloye”, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja and the majesty of Ibadan

Opinion

7 months ago

In this opinion, the majesty of Ibadan meets history as Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja’s coronation as 44th Olubadan is told in a story of culture, resilience, & memory.

Nigerian lady who relocated to UK with student visa sponsors sister to join her after 4 years abroad

Nigerian lady who relocated to UK with student visa sponsors sister to join her after 4 years abroad

People

7 months ago

A Nigerian lady shared how she sponsored her sister to join her in the United Kingdom. She had been in the UK for four years and had prayed to bring her sister over.

Just in: Presidency announces 4 things Tinubu will do before October 1

Just in: Presidency announces 4 things Tinubu will do before October 1

Nigeria

7 months ago

President Tinubu arrived in Lagos after the Olubadan coronation, met stakeholders, visited Imo to commission projects, and unveiled the Wole Soyinka Centre.

Nigerian governor receives remains of ex-IGP, touching video, photos emerge

Nigerian governor receives remains of ex-IGP, touching video, photos emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

The remains of Solomon Arase, the former Inspector General of Police, has arrived in the state and was received by the governor, following a Guard of Honour.

List of African presidents who have been defeated while in power

List of African presidents who have been defeated while in power

Africa

7 months ago

Like ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Malawian Lazarus Chakwera became latest African president to be defeated while seeking re-election. Their full list is compiled.

Labour Party national chairman physically attacked, details surface

Labour Party national chairman physically attacked, details surface

Politics

7 months ago

The Labour Party has stumbled in another crisis as its national chairman, Julius Abure, was physically attacked by one Precious Oruche, popularly known to as Mama P.

Peter Obi under fire over his adjective for Olubadan: "You are not polished"

Peter Obi under fire over his adjective for Olubadan: "You are not polished"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Peter Obi, a 64-year-old presidential hopeful, was attacked as he referred to the newly installed 81-year-old Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as his friend.

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