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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.

5206 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

First lady forgives betrayal during 2023 election, embraces peace in new memoir

First lady forgives betrayal during 2023 election, embraces peace in new memoir

Politics

8 months ago

Woman welcomes baby girl with husband after waiting for 20 years, video trends: “Hidden tears gone”

Woman welcomes baby girl with husband after waiting for 20 years, video trends: “Hidden tears gone”

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

Portable’s fame, "wahala" and rebirth: The story of Zeh Nation boss

Portable’s fame, "wahala" and rebirth: The story of Zeh Nation boss

Music

8 months ago

“Ilufemiloye”, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja and the majesty of Ibadan

“Ilufemiloye”, Oba Rashidi Adewolu Ladoja and the majesty of Ibadan

Opinion

8 months ago

Nigerian lady who relocated to UK with student visa sponsors sister to join her after 4 years abroad

Nigerian lady who relocated to UK with student visa sponsors sister to join her after 4 years abroad

People

8 months ago

Just in: Presidency announces 4 things Tinubu will do before October 1

Just in: Presidency announces 4 things Tinubu will do before October 1

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigerian governor receives remains of ex-IGP, touching video, photos emerge

Nigerian governor receives remains of ex-IGP, touching video, photos emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

The remains of Solomon Arase, the former Inspector General of Police, has arrived in the state and was received by the governor, following a Guard of Honour.

List of African presidents who have been defeated while in power

List of African presidents who have been defeated while in power

Africa

8 months ago

Like ex-President Goodluck Jonathan, Malawian Lazarus Chakwera became latest African president to be defeated while seeking re-election. Their full list is compiled.

Labour Party national chairman physically attacked, details surface

Labour Party national chairman physically attacked, details surface

Politics

8 months ago

The Labour Party has stumbled in another crisis as its national chairman, Julius Abure, was physically attacked by one Precious Oruche, popularly known to as Mama P.

Peter Obi under fire over his adjective for Olubadan: "You are not polished"

Peter Obi under fire over his adjective for Olubadan: "You are not polished"

Nigeria

8 months ago

Peter Obi, a 64-year-old presidential hopeful, was attacked as he referred to the newly installed 81-year-old Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Rashidi Ladoja, as his friend.

Olubadan: Taye Currency ignores criticism, performs again at Ladoja's reception, "E don cash out"

Olubadan: Taye Currency ignores criticism, performs again at Ladoja's reception, "E don cash out"

Celebrities

8 months ago

Taye Currency’s second performance at Oba Rashidi Ladoja’s coronation in Ibadan drew loud cheers and online reactions after earlier social media backlash.

Olubadan: Saheed Osupa celebrates Oba Rashidi Ladoja with song amid criticism against Taye Currency

Olubadan: Saheed Osupa celebrates Oba Rashidi Ladoja with song amid criticism against Taye Currency

Celebrities

8 months ago

Saheed Osupa congratulated Oba Rashidi Ladoja on his coronation as the 44th Olubadan of Ibadanland with a heartfelt message and a special tribute song.

BBNaija 2025: Commotion as Rooboy swiftly slaps Zita after she poured her plate of hot food on him

BBNaija 2025: Commotion as Rooboy swiftly slaps Zita after she poured her plate of hot food on him

TV Shows

8 months ago

Housemates Zita and Rooboy’s dramatic exchange on Big Brother Naija leads to a viral moment with food being thrown after a heated argument. Fans have been reacting.

Just In: Jonathan visits ADC chairman David Mark after party's strategic meeting

Just In: Jonathan visits ADC chairman David Mark after party's strategic meeting

Politics

8 months ago

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has made a surprised visit to the ADC national chairman, David Mark, hours after Atiku Abubakar and others held strategic meeting.

FG lists 15 states that may experience floods for 5 days before September ends

FG lists 15 states that may experience floods for 5 days before September ends

Nigeria

8 months ago

The federal government has identified 69 communities in 15 states of Nigeria that may experience flooding for up to five days before the end of September.

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