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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.

5129 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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TCN alerts three states of 30-day power outage amid ongoing upgrade

TCN alerts three states of 30-day power outage amid ongoing upgrade

Energy

2 days ago

Convoy of prominent governor's aide ambushed by gunmen, two dead

Convoy of prominent governor's aide ambushed by gunmen, two dead

Nigeria

2 days ago

Tragedy as prominent former lawmaker assassinated in Plateau, photo surfaces

Tragedy as prominent former lawmaker assassinated in Plateau, photo surfaces

Nigeria

2 days ago

Wike speaks on moves to make Jonathan PDP candidate for 2027 election

Wike speaks on moves to make Jonathan PDP candidate for 2027 election

Politics

2 days ago

Breaking: Atiku replies Wike over 2027 election in Rivers, "You can't stop anything"

Breaking: Atiku replies Wike over 2027 election in Rivers, "You can't stop anything"

Nigeria

2 days ago

Breaking: Bauchi Gov breaks silence over claims of becoming Jonathan's running mate in 2027

Breaking: Bauchi Gov breaks silence over claims of becoming Jonathan's running mate in 2027

Nigeria

2 days ago

"Are you true mothers?": IGoSave calls out Nigerian first ladies over silence on Oyo abductions

"Are you true mothers?": IGoSave calls out Nigerian first ladies over silence on Oyo abductions

Celebrities

2 days ago

Veteran comedian IGoSave criticised Nigerian first ladies over their silence on the abduction of innocent schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo state

Dealers announce new price for cooking gas nationwide

Dealers announce new price for cooking gas nationwide

Energy

2 days ago

Cooking gas prices have surged nationwide to N2,000 per kilogram, increasing household costs, worsening inflation pressure and raising concerns over affordability.

Official and parallel markets finally converge as naira ends May stronger

Official and parallel markets finally converge as naira ends May stronger

Economy

3 days ago

The naira's strong May performance reduced exchange rate gaps, buoyed by rising reserves. However, experts caution against potential oil price risks ahead.

University of Ibadan: Post-UTME aggregate score of new students who had 332 in JAMB draws reactions

University of Ibadan: Post-UTME aggregate score of new students who had 332 in JAMB draws reactions

People

3 days ago

A University of Ibadan new student stirs reactions on social media after a photo showing the aggregate score she got after scoring 332 in JAMB surfaced online.

Brock Lesnar gets his revenge against Oba Femi, defeats Nigerian wrestler in epic WWE clash, video

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Brock Lesnar gets his revenge against Oba Femi, defeats Nigerian wrestler in epic WWE clash, video

WWE

3 days ago

Brock Lesnar exacts revenge on Oba Femi at Inalpi Arena, dominating in a rematch following WrestleMania 42. Fans express mixed reactions to the outcome.

2027 primaries: APC speaks on Abia South senatorial ticket amid rumours, details how winner emerged

2027 primaries: APC speaks on Abia South senatorial ticket amid rumours, details how winner emerged

Politics

3 days ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has released results of its primary for Abia South senatorial ticket amid narratives that Paul Ikonne won the exercise.

Unity Cup final: Jamaica's coach explains why Reggae Boyz lost to Super Eagles

Unity Cup final: Jamaica's coach explains why Reggae Boyz lost to Super Eagles

Football

3 days ago

Jamaican coach Rudolph Speid discusses his team's 3-0 loss to Nigeria in the Unity Cup final, attributing defeat to inexperience and challenges in squad preparation.

Cute Abiola apologises to Patience Jonathan over viral crying clip about kidnapping: "She warned us"

Cute Abiola apologises to Patience Jonathan over viral crying clip about kidnapping: "She warned us"

Celebrities

3 days ago

Cute Abiola reacts to the Oyo kidnapping tragedy while apologising to Patience Jonathan for past mockery, highlighting the ongoing insecurity crisis in Nigeria.

Breaking: "How Atiku will reportedly choose his 2027 running mate," Source discloses

Breaking: "How Atiku will reportedly choose his 2027 running mate," Source discloses

Politics

3 days ago

Atiku Abubakar to allow ADC leadership to select his running mate for the 2027 election, with potential candidates from southern Nigeria under consideration.

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