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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.

6718 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Relief as NNPC reverses petrol price hike, new rates emerge in Abuja, Lagos

Relief as NNPC reverses petrol price hike, new rates emerge in Abuja, Lagos

Energy

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Amber Siyavus: Big Brother winner accuses show of exploiting late co-star during addiction battle

Amber Siyavus: Big Brother winner accuses show of exploiting late co-star during addiction battle

Celebrities

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Armenia gives condition for foreigners to serve in its military without citizenship

Armenia gives condition for foreigners to serve in its military without citizenship

People

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2Baba’s estranged wife Natasha Osawaru flaunts the name she uses during official legislative duties

2Baba’s estranged wife Natasha Osawaru flaunts the name she uses during official legislative duties

Celebrities

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RJ Mitte's last Instagram post draws attention amid speculation over cause of his death

RJ Mitte's last Instagram post draws attention amid speculation over cause of his death

Celebrities

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Wicknell Chivayo’s sister breaks silence on his alleged brothers after billionaire’s death

Wicknell Chivayo’s sister breaks silence on his alleged brothers after billionaire’s death

Celebrities

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Comparing Osimhen’s salary to Barcelona’s highest-paid player ahead of Champions League tie

Comparing Osimhen’s salary to Barcelona’s highest-paid player ahead of Champions League tie

Football

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Victor Osimhen’s €21m Galatasaray salary tops Barcelona’s highest earner’s estimated net pay, exposing Turkey’s tax advantage before their Champions League clash.

APC bypasses governors amid alleged plot to sabotage Tinubu's re-election

APC bypasses governors amid alleged plot to sabotage Tinubu's re-election

Politics

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The APC has reportedly took a step to outsmart the governors following intelligence report of the plot to sabotage President Bola Tinubu and other candidates.

Bimbo Ademoye gets emotional as mum visits her on movie set on her birthday

Bimbo Ademoye gets emotional as mum visits her on movie set on her birthday

Nollywood

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Bimbo Ademoye was moved to tears when her mother surprised her on set on her birthday. Deyemi Okanlawon and Timini Egbuson joined the cast to celebrate her.

Breaking: ADC, NDC, PDP guber candidates visit Enugu prison, video trends

Breaking: ADC, NDC, PDP guber candidates visit Enugu prison, video trends

Politics

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Three opposition governorship candidate have reportedly landed in Enugu correctional service. You need to see see the trending video of the candidates.

Blessing CEO's trial: Witness accuses her of collecting N69.15m for property she did not own

Blessing CEO's trial: Witness accuses her of collecting N69.15m for property she did not own

Celebrities

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A witness told a Lagos court Blessing CEO collected N69.15m for a five-year lease on a property she allegedly did not own, as EFCC trial continues in Lagos.

APC national chairman wades into Wike’s fight with ruling party’s governors

APC national chairman wades into Wike’s fight with ruling party’s governors

Politics

2 days ago

The national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Professor Nentawe Yilwatda, has reacted to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike’s Rainbow Coalition.

Ex-SUG president Etimbuk Daniel reportedly dies at NYSC camp, NANS mourns

Ex-SUG president Etimbuk Daniel reportedly dies at NYSC camp, NANS mourns

Nigeria

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Former AKSU SUG President Etimbuk Daniel died at the NYSC Enugu camp after a reported illness. NANS alleged fake drugs, prompting calls for an urgent investigation.

US lists 6 categories of foreigners exempt from its full visa suspension

US lists 6 categories of foreigners exempt from its full visa suspension

People

2 days ago

The US has outlined six categories of foreigners who may be exempt from its full visa issuance suspension. The exceptions include certain diplomatic visa holders.

US announces partial visa suspension for 14 African countries, names those affected

US announces partial visa suspension for 14 African countries, names those affected

People

2 days ago

The United States has partially suspended visa issuance to citizens of 14 African countries under its updated immigration rules. See which countries are affected.

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