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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

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FG breaks silence after securing release of 11 military officers detained in Burkina Faso

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FG breaks silence after securing release of 11 military officers detained in Burkina Faso

Nigeria

8 months ago

Lady states reason Regina Daniels misbehaved during marriage saga, cites Doris Ogala's case

Lady states reason Regina Daniels misbehaved during marriage saga, cites Doris Ogala's case

Nollywood

8 months ago

NLC protest: What Tinubu told us about tackling insecurity – Ajaero

NLC protest: What Tinubu told us about tackling insecurity – Ajaero

Nigeria

8 months ago

Tax ID enforcement begins January 2026: 12 things every Nigerian must understand now

Tax ID enforcement begins January 2026: 12 things every Nigerian must understand now

Economy

8 months ago

Davido speaks about his relationship with Israel DM on Carter Efe's live stream: "My best friend"

Davido speaks about his relationship with Israel DM on Carter Efe's live stream: "My best friend"

Music

8 months ago

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan: What to know about new CEO of NUPRC appointed by Tinubu

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan: What to know about new CEO of NUPRC appointed by Tinubu

Politics

8 months ago

Civil Defence fires assistant commandant general, 37 senior officers, reasons emerge

Civil Defence fires assistant commandant general, 37 senior officers, reasons emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

NSCDC dismissed an Assistant Commandant General and 37 senior officers in 2025 as part of disciplinary actions against misconduct and other violations.

Davido surprises Carter Efe, secures Martell endorsement deal for him during livestream

Davido surprises Carter Efe, secures Martell endorsement deal for him during livestream

Celebrities

8 months ago

Davido recently proved why he is one of Nigeria’s most influential artists, going out of his way to secure an endorsement deal for former skit maker, Carter Efe.

Equities market sustains bullish trend on Wednesday as investors gain N245 billion

Equities market sustains bullish trend on Wednesday as investors gain N245 billion

Capital Market

8 months ago

Nigerian stock market rose on Wednesday, with investors gaining N244.62 billion as positive sentiment drove major stocks higher across banking and consumer goods.

Northern elders begin reconciliation move between Christians, Muslims

Northern elders begin reconciliation move between Christians, Muslims

Nigeria

8 months ago

It was a new dawn in the northern part of Nigeria as the leaders commenced a reconciliation move between the Muslims and Christians in the region amid outcry.

Is Seyi Makinde defecting to APC? Governor finally reacts

Is Seyi Makinde defecting to APC? Governor finally reacts

Politics

8 months ago

Oyo governor Seyi Makinde clears air about rumours of defecting to APC, despite speculations fueled by recent defections of opposition PDP governors.

Wike celebrates as Tinubu makes another appointment

Wike celebrates as Tinubu makes another appointment

Politics

8 months ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has hailed President Bola Tinubu for his new appointment. The reason for the jubilation of the former governor has been disclosed.

Fuji: A Opera delivers biggest edition yet at Fuji Vibrations 2025, reaffirming heritage

Fuji: A Opera delivers biggest edition yet at Fuji Vibrations 2025, reaffirming heritage

Movies

8 months ago

Fuji: A Opera’s Fuji Vibrations 2025 in Lagos honored Fuji heritage, featuring King Wasiu Ayinde, Osupa, Obesere, and other top Yoruba music legends.

10 controversial questions about Buhari that family, appointees answered in new book

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10 controversial questions about Buhari that family, appointees answered in new book

Nigeria

8 months ago

The 10 controversial questions that were asked under the administration of Muhammadu Buhari, that were answered in his biography have now been compiled.

Drama as NMDPRA boss thanks Dangote amid corruption allegation

Drama as NMDPRA boss thanks Dangote amid corruption allegation

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigerians have started expressing their views as the chairman of the NMDPRA, Farouk Ahmad, appreciate Aliko Dangote amid the corruption allegation against him.

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