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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.

6338 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Year in Review: 40 Best Performing Stocks With 100% Returns for Investors in 2025

Year in Review: 40 Best Performing Stocks With 100% Returns for Investors in 2025

Capital Market

8 months ago

FG finally mentions when new Nigerian ambassadors will assume duties

FG finally mentions when new Nigerian ambassadors will assume duties

Nigeria

8 months ago

Jarvis shares how she is coping after heartbreak: "I am building my life piece by piece"

Jarvis shares how she is coping after heartbreak: "I am building my life piece by piece"

Celebrities

8 months ago

Canada-based Nigerian mum of 4 accuses husband of impregnating maid, his kinsman reacts

Canada-based Nigerian mum of 4 accuses husband of impregnating maid, his kinsman reacts

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

FG makes major decision on how bandits, kidnappers will be treated

FG makes major decision on how bandits, kidnappers will be treated

Nigeria

8 months ago

Lautech students protest months without classes as lecturers desert campus amid academic crisis

Lautech students protest months without classes as lecturers desert campus amid academic crisis

Education

8 months ago

Segun Aina: Meet the OAU lecturer who became professor at 39

Segun Aina: Meet the OAU lecturer who became professor at 39

Education

8 months ago

A 39-year-old Computer Engineering lecturer at Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, has been appointed professor, becoming the youngest to reach this milestone.

Catholic priest gives condition for Ini Edo’s movie not to be pulled down amid CAN’s complaint

Catholic priest gives condition for Ini Edo’s movie not to be pulled down amid CAN’s complaint

People

8 months ago

A Catholic priest reacted to the controversy surrounding Ini Edo's A Very Dirty Christmas amid CAN's complaints. He gave a condition for the movie to be left alone.

Banks rush to meet CBN's capitalisation ahead of deadline as 16 complete requirement

Banks rush to meet CBN's capitalisation ahead of deadline as 16 complete requirement

Money

8 months ago

Nigeria’s banks are racing to meet the CBN’s March 31, 2026 recapitalisation deadline, with 16 compliant, mergers emerging, and ACAMB dismissing rumours as false.

Funke Akindele breaks two records at box-office with Behind The Scenes, rakes in N512M

Funke Akindele breaks two records at box-office with Behind The Scenes, rakes in N512M

Nollywood

8 months ago

Funke Akindele has done it again! Behind The Scene is a box office hit, earning N512 million and breaking records. Fans are in awe of her talent and creativity.

List of Nigerians who are exempted after US announced partial suspension for visa issuance

List of Nigerians who are exempted after US announced partial suspension for visa issuance

US

8 months ago

The US partially suspended visa issuance to Nigerians from January 1, 2026, but exemptions for dual nationals, LPRs, SIVs, athletes and minorities remained.

KWAM 1 vs Gov Abiodun: Court finally gives verdict on Awujale saga

KWAM 1 vs Gov Abiodun: Court finally gives verdict on Awujale saga

Nigeria

8 months ago

An Ogun State High Court in Ijebu Ode has ruled on the suit filed by KWAM 1 against Governor Dapo Abiodun and others over the selection process of Awujale.

Anita Joseph finally breaks silence, confirms end of her marriage, shares her healing process

Anita Joseph finally breaks silence, confirms end of her marriage, shares her healing process

Nollywood

8 months ago

After confirming her divorce, Anita Joseph opens up about the struggles of her marriage and how she’s healing. Fans react to her heartfelt post about grace.

Jubilation as notorious bandit leader Gayama arrested in Benue, photo emerges

Jubilation as notorious bandit leader Gayama arrested in Benue, photo emerges

Nigeria

8 months ago

Notorious bandit leader Fidelis Gayama has been arrested in Benue State. A photograph of the arrest have also emerged, confirming the development.

Lady stuck in Lokoja road while travelling mentions how much pure water was sold in traffic

Lady stuck in Lokoja road while travelling mentions how much pure water was sold in traffic

People

8 months ago

A Nigerian lady who was stuck in Lokoja road while travelling shared her experience. She cried out over how much pure water was sold in the hours-long traffic.

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