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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.

4670 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

History of Nigeria's currency: Shillings, pounds, and the birth of the naira

History of Nigeria's currency: Shillings, pounds, and the birth of the naira

People

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Breaking: Former Kano APC governorship candidate resigns from current role in Abuja

Breaking: Former Kano APC governorship candidate resigns from current role in Abuja

Politics

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Woman shares why she married autistic OPM member, video trends

Woman shares why she married autistic OPM member, video trends

People

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Toyin Abraham’s husband ignites reactions with intense message amid Funke Akindele controversy

Toyin Abraham’s husband ignites reactions with intense message amid Funke Akindele controversy

Celebrities

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Full list of 5 best work-from-anywhere jobs in 2026 that pay up to $200,000

Full list of 5 best work-from-anywhere jobs in 2026 that pay up to $200,000

World

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Islamic leaders recite Quran 111 times for Tinubu, details emerge

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Islamic leaders recite Quran 111 times for Tinubu, details emerge

Politics

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CAF replaces DR Congo chief with Nigerian after Super Eagles’ FIFA playoff heartbreak

CAF replaces DR Congo chief with Nigerian after Super Eagles’ FIFA playoff heartbreak

Football

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Samson Adamu has become the first Nigerian CAF Secretary General, following DR Congo's Veron Mosengo-Omba's resignation amidst Nigeria's FIFA playoff setback.

Uma Ukpai's burial: Man notices something unreal about late Uma Ukpai's casket, shares it online

Uma Ukpai's burial: Man notices something unreal about late Uma Ukpai's casket, shares it online

People

a day ago

A man spoke his mind after the burial of the late evangelist Uma Ukpai. He explained the unsettling and unreal thing he noticed after seeing photos of his casket.

Breaking: Wike- backed PDP announces new chairman, secretary as party elects NWC

Breaking: Wike- backed PDP announces new chairman, secretary as party elects NWC

Politics

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Nyesom Wike-backed PDP elects Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu at the 2026 convention, emphasising unity and readiness for the 2027 elections.

Fresh view of how Funke Akindele snubbed Toyin Abraham at Iyabo Ojo’s movie premiere trends online

Fresh view of how Funke Akindele snubbed Toyin Abraham at Iyabo Ojo’s movie premiere trends online

Celebrities

a day ago

Tension escalates between Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham at Iyabo Ojo’s movie premiere, igniting debate among fans over their strained relationship and viral footage.

President Tinubu’s minister to resign ahead of 2027 election, reason emerges

President Tinubu’s minister to resign ahead of 2027 election, reason emerges

Politics

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Yusuf Tuggar resigned as foreign affairs minister to pursue Bauchi governorship ahead of 2027 elections, following Tinubu’s directive for political appointees.

Breaking: Tears as gunmen attack Plateau again, open fire at night, kill many residents

Breaking: Tears as gunmen attack Plateau again, open fire at night, kill many residents

Nigeria

2 days ago

Suspected gunmen attacked Agwan Rukuba in Jos North LGA, Plateau State, causing panic and unconfirmed fatalities. Tensions rise as security forces respond.

Toyin Abraham takes action against Funke Akindele after dramatic scene at Iyabo Ojo’s premiere

Toyin Abraham takes action against Funke Akindele after dramatic scene at Iyabo Ojo’s premiere

Nollywood

2 days ago

Videos from Iyabo Ojo's The Return of Arinzo premiere in Lagos capture escalating drama between Funke Akindele and Toyin Abraham, igniting tensions on social media.

Breaking: Ex-Nigerian senate president announces zone next president should come from in 2027

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Breaking: Ex-Nigerian senate president announces zone next president should come from in 2027

Nigeria

3 days ago

Ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki states Nigeria's next president should come from the South in 2027, focusing on regional fairness and party decisions on zoning.

Breaking: Saraki finally breaks silence on rumoured plan to challenge Tinubu in 2027

Breaking: Saraki finally breaks silence on rumoured plan to challenge Tinubu in 2027

Politics

4 days ago

Bukola Saraki, the former president of the Senate, has finally opened up on contesting against President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election.

James Ojo