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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.

6324 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

US airstrikes: Ex-Muslim who became evangelist shares why he’s happy about Trump's military action

US airstrikes: Ex-Muslim who became evangelist shares why he’s happy about Trump's military action

People

8 months ago

Has Hushpuppi been released and deported to Nigeria? Fact emerges

Has Hushpuppi been released and deported to Nigeria? Fact emerges

Nigeria

8 months ago

Anthony Joshua accident: What to know about Lagos-Ibadan expressway where popular boxer crashed

Anthony Joshua accident: What to know about Lagos-Ibadan expressway where popular boxer crashed

Nigeria

8 months ago

Wike says Makinde’s anger began when he was denied ministerial appointment slot

Wike says Makinde’s anger began when he was denied ministerial appointment slot

Politics

8 months ago

Stakeholder shares how Ebonyi govt can help youth escape idleness, illicit behaviours in Anambra

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Stakeholder shares how Ebonyi govt can help youth escape idleness, illicit behaviours in Anambra

Nigeria

8 months ago

Pastor Chris Okafor's ex-wife fires back over allegation of cheating, shares reason for leaving

Pastor Chris Okafor's ex-wife fires back over allegation of cheating, shares reason for leaving

Celebrities

8 months ago

Pastor Chris Okafor: Doris Ogala shows cleric's alleged victim, claims her case is worse

Pastor Chris Okafor: Doris Ogala shows cleric's alleged victim, claims her case is worse

Nollywood

8 months ago

The dispute between Doris Ogala and Pastor Chris Okafor continues as a new video surfaces online. The actress presents an alleged victim of Pastor Chris Okafor.

2027 election: Peter Obi sets record straight on 'becoming Atiku’s running mate'

2027 election: Peter Obi sets record straight on 'becoming Atiku’s running mate'

Politics

8 months ago

Peter Gregory Obi addresses speculation about joining Alhaji Atiku Abubakar as his running mate in the 2027 election, setting the record straight.

Allwell Ademola: Fans worry over Foluke Daramola's health after colleague's death "Watch ur weight"

Allwell Ademola: Fans worry over Foluke Daramola's health after colleague's death "Watch ur weight"

Nollywood

8 months ago

Social media users have shared worries about Foluke Daramola after Allwell Ademola reportedly died from cardiac arrest. They advise the actress on what to do.

DSS arrests suspected killers of Professor Ephraim, nearly 2 years after murder

DSS arrests suspected killers of Professor Ephraim, nearly 2 years after murder

Nigeria

8 months ago

DSS arrests two suspects nearly two years after the murder of Professor Ekanem Ephraim in Cross River, bringing closure to her family and the medical community.

Full list of 8 terrorist goups operating in Nigeria and Africa that are of particular concern to US

Full list of 8 terrorist goups operating in Nigeria and Africa that are of particular concern to US

World

8 months ago

The United States identified Boko Haram, ISWAP, JNIM and ISIS affiliates across Africa as major threats, noting their violent campaigns and destabilising influence.

Backlash as wedding hosted by ex-senator blocks federal road: “Very Uncivilised”

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Backlash as wedding hosted by ex-senator blocks federal road: “Very Uncivilised”

Nigeria

8 months ago

Residents in Ilorin express outrage after a wedding linked to an ex-senator blocked a key federal road, disrupting traffic and leaving motorists stranded

Atiku warns Tinubu over re-gazetting tax laws, says process breaches constitution

Atiku warns Tinubu over re-gazetting tax laws, says process breaches constitution

Nigeria

8 months ago

Atiku Abubakar warns Federal Government against hurriedly re-gazetting Nigeria’s tax laws, insisting that any post-passage alteration breaches the Constitution.

Kwankwaso explains how he got money to sponsor over 300 PhD holders through Kwankwasiyya scholarship

Kwankwaso explains how he got money to sponsor over 300 PhD holders through Kwankwasiyya scholarship

Education

8 months ago

Senator Rabiu Kwankwaso has hosted over 300 PhD scholars trained under the Kwankwasiyya scholarship programme, which he personally funded for overseas education.

New tax law: Lies, truths, and what changes for Nigerian workers from January 2026

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New tax law: Lies, truths, and what changes for Nigerian workers from January 2026

Money

8 months ago

Nigeria’s new tax law from January 2026 cuts income taxes for millions, exempts low earners, taxes only income not gifts, and strengthens enforcement and compliance.

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