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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.

6323 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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4 people who attended Anthony Joshua's friends' burial share notable things they noticed at event

4 people who attended Anthony Joshua's friends' burial share notable things they noticed at event

People

8 months ago

Former Plateau Reps member Bagos defects APC, backs Tinubu, Mutfwang’s reforms

Former Plateau Reps member Bagos defects APC, backs Tinubu, Mutfwang’s reforms

Politics

8 months ago

Man points out one device in Anthony Joshua’s car that can prove cause of crash, mentions it

Man points out one device in Anthony Joshua’s car that can prove cause of crash, mentions it

People

8 months ago

Olu of Warri's aide's swift response to female executive's handshake attempt elicits reactions

Olu of Warri's aide's swift response to female executive's handshake attempt elicits reactions

Celebrities

8 months ago

Regina Daniels clears name with drug test abroad after Ned Nwoko, wife Laila Charani's allegations

Regina Daniels clears name with drug test abroad after Ned Nwoko, wife Laila Charani's allegations

Celebrities

8 months ago

Controversies trail how Olu of Warri greeted Sanwo-Olu after female executive's handshake attempt

Controversies trail how Olu of Warri greeted Sanwo-Olu after female executive's handshake attempt

Celebrities

8 months ago

Eucharia Anunobi claps back at leaked audio of pastors discussing her alleged bedroom activities

Eucharia Anunobi claps back at leaked audio of pastors discussing her alleged bedroom activities

Celebrities

8 months ago

Veteran actress Eucharia Anunobi reacts to leaked audio of pastors discussing her alleged affair, vows divine justice and clears her name in live video.

Africa’s Sahel crisis: Why silence around military alliances could cost the continent dearly

Africa’s Sahel crisis: Why silence around military alliances could cost the continent dearly

Opinion

8 months ago

In this opinion, LegalEagle examines Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso’s alliance and why quiet acceptance threatens Africa’s democratic future and youth empowerment.

Video captures Samuel Chukwueze’s grumbling state during Ademola Lookman’s post-match interview

Video captures Samuel Chukwueze’s grumbling state during Ademola Lookman’s post-match interview

Celebrities

8 months ago

Samuel Chukwueze jokes about hunger after Nigeria's 4-0 AFCON win over Mozambique, amid viral moment with Lookman and Osimhen's reported clash as video trends.

Journalist explains police findings on Anthony Joshua’s car crash, mentions what driver did

Journalist explains police findings on Anthony Joshua’s car crash, mentions what driver did

People

8 months ago

A Nigerian journalist shared a video of his interview with a police officer, who broke down the accident involving Anthony Joshua and his two friends.

Jarvis reacts after fan questioned her happiness, refuses to be called Peller's ex

Jarvis reacts after fan questioned her happiness, refuses to be called Peller's ex

Celebrities

8 months ago

Jarvis has reacted after fans questioned her happiness and identified her as an ex, following her December 2025 split from fellow TikTok influencer Peller

Another Nigerian bank meets CBN's capital requirement ahead of March 2026 deadline

Another Nigerian bank meets CBN's capital requirement ahead of March 2026 deadline

Money

8 months ago

FirstBank has met the CBN’s N500 billion capital requirement through Rights Issue, Private Placement, and divestment proceeds, positioning the bank for growth.

Anthony Joshua: Latif’s father sends deep message to people who attended son’s burial in London

Anthony Joshua: Latif’s father sends deep message to people who attended son’s burial in London

People

8 months ago

The father of one of Anthony Joshua’s late friends has sent a deep message to people who attended his son’s burial in London. His message moved many.

2027 elections: Ex-Anambra governor gives reason Peter Obi should be ADC presidential candidate

2027 elections: Ex-Anambra governor gives reason Peter Obi should be ADC presidential candidate

Politics

8 months ago

Former Anambra governor explains why Peter Obi should emerge as ADC’s presidential flagbearer in 2027, describing him as Nigeria’s most respected political figure.

2026: PwC projects 141 million Nigerians will live in poverty, presidency reacts

2026: PwC projects 141 million Nigerians will live in poverty, presidency reacts

Economy

8 months ago

PwC projects Nigeria’s poverty rate will reach 62 percent by 2026, leaving about 141 million people poor as weak incomes and high living costs persist.

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