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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.

6154 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Nigerian bank introduces new mobile app rules as CBN security guidelines take effect

Nigerian bank introduces new mobile app rules as CBN security guidelines take effect

Money

25 days ago

Juventus drop pursuit of Victor Osimhen over clause in his Galatasaray deal

Juventus drop pursuit of Victor Osimhen over clause in his Galatasaray deal

Football

25 days ago

Peller asks Jarvis if she feels shy about him days after their wedding, she responds

Peller asks Jarvis if she feels shy about him days after their wedding, she responds

Celebrities

25 days ago

Lionel Messi’s wife Antonella gives unexpected reaction to Ronaldo's fiancée’s emotional post

Lionel Messi’s wife Antonella gives unexpected reaction to Ronaldo's fiancée’s emotional post

Celebrities

25 days ago

Good news on petrol prices as marketers release new rates

Good news on petrol prices as marketers release new rates

Energy

25 days ago

"APC is going gradually": Primate Ayodele shares new prophecy, video surfaces

"APC is going gradually": Primate Ayodele shares new prophecy, video surfaces

Politics

26 days ago

Adeleke to Tinubu: "Political crisis of 1983 may repeat itself", video trends

Adeleke to Tinubu: "Political crisis of 1983 may repeat itself", video trends

Politics

26 days ago

Ademola Adeleke, the governor of Osun, has threatened the repeat of popular historical violence in the state, sending a tough warning to President Bola Tinubu.

Air India flight from Phuket drops 300 feet mid-air, 12 passengers and crew injured

Air India flight from Phuket drops 300 feet mid-air, 12 passengers and crew injured

World

26 days ago

Air India flight from Phuket to Delhi dropped 300 feet mid-cruise due to turbulence, injuring 12 people and prompting a medical emergency at Delhi airport.

"Is it by force?": Peller calls out guests after finding fake dollars sprayed at his wedding

"Is it by force?": Peller calls out guests after finding fake dollars sprayed at his wedding

Celebrities

26 days ago

Content creator Peller reveals during a livestream that fake dollar notes were sprayed at his traditional wedding, sparking online reactions and discussions.

RCCG founder's daughter breaks silence over viral statement criticising church leadership: "Discord among us"

RCCG founder's daughter breaks silence over viral statement criticising church leadership: "Discord among us"

Nigeria

26 days ago

Pastor Titilayo Adewale refutes false claims about her father's legacy and expresses support for RCCG's Pastor E.A. Adeboye amid viral misinformation.

FG reopens portal for Nigerians to apply for N50,000 grant, lists requirements

FG reopens portal for Nigerians to apply for N50,000 grant, lists requirements

Money

26 days ago

Federal government has opened applications for its N50,000 Conditional Grant Scheme, giving eligible nano and micro businesses funding to expand operations.

2027 battle: Powerful names emerge as likely campaign DGs for Atiku, Obi, Tinubu

2027 battle: Powerful names emerge as likely campaign DGs for Atiku, Obi, Tinubu

Politics

26 days ago

Aminu Tambuwal is poised to lead Atiku Abubakar's 2027 campaign under the ADC, as major parties prepare ahead of INEC's August 19 start date for campaigns.

FIFA releases statement on alleged Gianni Infantino’s call to Donald Trump after FFE failure

FIFA releases statement on alleged Gianni Infantino’s call to Donald Trump after FFE failure

Football

26 days ago

FIFA denies Gianni Infantino sought political support from Trump amid backlash over the suspended FIFA Forward Enterprise programme and mounting leadership pressure.

Hundreds of Ethiopians flee to Sudan as Tigray clashes reignite over weekend

Hundreds of Ethiopians flee to Sudan as Tigray clashes reignite over weekend

World

26 days ago

Hundreds of Ethiopians fled into Sudan after fierce clashes erupted in Tigray, marking the worst violence since the 2022 peace deal ended Ethiopia’s civil war.

Seun Kuti addresses claims that he angrily walked out of Peller’s wedding

Seun Kuti addresses claims that he angrily walked out of Peller’s wedding

Celebrities

26 days ago

Seun Kuti explains his walkout from Peller and Jarvis’ wedding, dismissing speculation over an MC’s comment about Wizkid and clarifying his true intentions.

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