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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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Breaking: Court orders remand of ex-AGF Malami, son, wife in Kuje prison

Breaking: Court orders remand of ex-AGF Malami, son, wife in Kuje prison

Nigeria

8 months ago

Trump: List of countries and regions where US carried out air strikes in 2025

Trump: List of countries and regions where US carried out air strikes in 2025

US

8 months ago

Anthony Joshua: VDM emotional, points finger, calls for truck regulation: "Nothing works in Naija"

Anthony Joshua: VDM emotional, points finger, calls for truck regulation: "Nothing works in Naija"

Celebrities

8 months ago

Nigerians react after unexpected COVID-19 loan debits hit bank accounts: “We were told it was grant”

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Nigerians react after unexpected COVID-19 loan debits hit bank accounts: “We were told it was grant”

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigeria’s tax ID portal will go live on January 1, FG sends message to Nigerians

Nigeria’s tax ID portal will go live on January 1, FG sends message to Nigerians

Economy

8 months ago

Iran officially designates Royal Canadian Navy a terrorist organisation

Iran officially designates Royal Canadian Navy a terrorist organisation

World

8 months ago

Asisat Oshoala blasts Wizkid, calls him liar, FC agrees with football star: "He go dey smile on top"

Asisat Oshoala blasts Wizkid, calls him liar, FC agrees with football star: "He go dey smile on top"

Music

8 months ago

Social media buzzed after Asisat Oshoala shaded Wizkid over claims of unfulfilled promises. She gave him a new name and fans reacted to her tweet.

Christmas: Jubilation as another Nigerian governor announces N100,000 bonus for workers

Christmas: Jubilation as another Nigerian governor announces N100,000 bonus for workers

Nigeria

8 months ago

It was a celebration day for workers and pensioners in Rivers when Siminalayi Fubara become the second governor to announce N100,000 Christmas bonus.

CAN mentions forces behind targeted attacks against Christians, makes fresh claims on insecurity

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CAN mentions forces behind targeted attacks against Christians, makes fresh claims on insecurity

Nigeria

8 months ago

CAN Chairman Bishop Adewole of Kwara state raises alarm over forces behind attacks on Christians, hinting at hidden players driving rising insecurity.

Naira opens last week of 2025 strong against US dollar, CBN releases new exchange rates

Naira opens last week of 2025 strong against US dollar, CBN releases new exchange rates

Money

8 months ago

The naira opened the last week of 2025 stronger, gaining against the dollar, pound, and euro, supported by CBN interventions and Minister Wale Edun’s assurances.

NNPP crisis deepens as Kano ward excos expel state chairman

NNPP crisis deepens as Kano ward excos expel state chairman

Politics

8 months ago

The NNPP in Kano State expels Chairman Hashimu Dungurawa over internal divisions and abusive remarks towards Governor Abba Yusuf, amid ongoing party tensions.

Pastor Chris Okafor's ex-wife claims he called to beg her kids after denying them, brags of evidence

Pastor Chris Okafor's ex-wife claims he called to beg her kids after denying them, brags of evidence

Celebrities

8 months ago

Pastor Chris Okafor’s ex-wife responded to allegations made during a church service, drawing attention. She said that the clergy called her children to beg them.

Anthony Joshua: Journalist Rufai Oseni raises 2 questions over accident involving boxer, many react

Anthony Joshua: Journalist Rufai Oseni raises 2 questions over accident involving boxer, many react

People

8 months ago

A popular journalist, Rufai Oseni, has raised 2 questions concerning the accident involving British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua. 2 people died in the accident.

Just In: Peter Obi knocks FG as 2 die in road accident involving Anthony Joshua

Just In: Peter Obi knocks FG as 2 die in road accident involving Anthony Joshua

Nigeria

8 months ago

Labour Party 2023 presidential candidate, Peter Obi, has mentioned the unnoticed in the accident involving Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua.

AY trades blames after Anthony Joshua's fatal accident that claimed lives, elicits reactions

AY trades blames after Anthony Joshua's fatal accident that claimed lives, elicits reactions

Celebrities

8 months ago

AY has reacted to Anthony Joshua’s accident, raising concerns about road safety and leadership in Nigeria. He shared what government can do for citizens.

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