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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.

4911 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Tension as bandits open fire on commercial vehicle, kidnap herdsmen

Tension as bandits open fire on commercial vehicle, kidnap herdsmen

Nigeria

7 months ago

Man displays his gigantic 4-storey investment, speaks about money involved: "My own GLE"

Man displays his gigantic 4-storey investment, speaks about money involved: "My own GLE"

People

7 months ago

Former governorship candidate Tonye Cole mentions APC leader in Rivers after exit of Amaechi

Former governorship candidate Tonye Cole mentions APC leader in Rivers after exit of Amaechi

Politics

7 months ago

Governor Adeleke gives fresh appointment to Prof Obuaku-Igwe

Governor Adeleke gives fresh appointment to Prof Obuaku-Igwe

Politics

7 months ago

"Why 20,000 Nigerians attended Hilda Baci's cookathon": Radiogad’s explains, clip triggers reactions

"Why 20,000 Nigerians attended Hilda Baci's cookathon": Radiogad’s explains, clip triggers reactions

Celebrities

7 months ago

Drop in food prices shows Tinubu’s policies taking hold, says Kyari

Drop in food prices shows Tinubu’s policies taking hold, says Kyari

Nigeria

7 months ago

Sushila Karki makes history, appointed as Nepal's first female PM after deadly anti-corruption protests

Sushila Karki makes history, appointed as Nepal's first female PM after deadly anti-corruption protests

Asia

7 months ago

Nepal’s ex-Chief Justice Sushila Karki has been sworn into office as the country’s interim prime minister following deadly protests this week that claimed 51 lives.

UK councillor resigns after Facebook post on Charlie Kirk's killing sparked outrage

UK councillor resigns after Facebook post on Charlie Kirk's killing sparked outrage

US

7 months ago

Burnley councillor Fiona Wild quit after a Facebook post celebrating Charlie Kirk’s assassination sparked public outrage and a council investigation.

Albania appoints AI bot ‘Diella’ as minister, details emerge

Albania appoints AI bot ‘Diella’ as minister, details emerge

Europe

7 months ago

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama has appointed an AI-generated bot called "Diella" as minister to handle public procurement and fight fight corruption.

2027 Election: 14 political parties that may emerge according to INEC, full list released

2027 Election: 14 political parties that may emerge according to INEC, full list released

Politics

7 months ago

INEC has released the names and acronyms of 14 associations that may become political parties before the 2027 general election. The full list has been published.

Hilda Baci’s Jollof rice cookathon: Turnout at cooking event compared with RCCG's convention

Hilda Baci’s Jollof rice cookathon: Turnout at cooking event compared with RCCG's convention

Celebrities

7 months ago

Hilda Baci’s attempt to cook the biggest pot of Jollof rice reportedly drew over 20,000 supporters at Eko Hotel, Lagos, stirring comparison with RCCG convention.

Femi Otedola shares emotional moment he walked daughter Temi down the aisle: "Every dad's dream"

Femi Otedola shares emotional moment he walked daughter Temi down the aisle: "Every dad's dream"

Celebrities

7 months ago

Billionaire Femi Otedola left many in their emotions after he shared a video from his daughter’s white wedding in Iceland, where he walked her down the aisle.

81-year-old British citizen finally allowed into UK 4 months after she was turned back at airport

81-year-old British citizen finally allowed into UK 4 months after she was turned back at airport

People

7 months ago

A Ghanaian woman who is alaos a British citzen has been allowed entry into the UK after she was initially turned back. A video of her return is trending online.

Nigerian governor bans phone, ‘sign out’ celebrations in secondary schools

Nigerian governor bans phone, ‘sign out’ celebrations in secondary schools

Education

7 months ago

The Oyo state government has officially banned “sign out” celebrations by final-year students in both public and private secondary schools across the state.

Charly Boy searches wife for son, shares his impressive profile, ladies react: "Is he man enough?"

Celebrities

7 months ago

Charly Boy has placed an advert for his son who needs a wife. In his post, he shared his son's profile and the spec of lady he wants for him with reasons.

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