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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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NLC's planned protest: Details of Tinubu's meeting with labour leaders emerge

NLC's planned protest: Details of Tinubu's meeting with labour leaders emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

NMDPRA CEO Farouk breaks silence as Dangote drags him to ICPC

NMDPRA CEO Farouk breaks silence as Dangote drags him to ICPC

Industry

8 months ago

Breaking: Panic as Nigerian governor sacks 30 aides, gives reason

Breaking: Panic as Nigerian governor sacks 30 aides, gives reason

Nigeria

8 months ago

Trump expands travel ban, adds Nigeria, 14 other countries and US visa limits, full list emerges

Trump expands travel ban, adds Nigeria, 14 other countries and US visa limits, full list emerges

Nigeria

8 months ago

Controversial promotion of Tinubu’s ADC shelved after outrage

Controversial promotion of Tinubu’s ADC shelved after outrage

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigerian military officers detained in Burkina Faso break silence, send message

Nigerian military officers detained in Burkina Faso break silence, send message

Nigeria

8 months ago

Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup hopes: Omojuwa shares why Nigeria’s case is "weak"

Super Eagles' 2026 World Cup hopes: Omojuwa shares why Nigeria’s case is "weak"

Nigeria

8 months ago

JJ Omojuwa has explained why Nigeria’s Super Eagles face a “weak” case for qualifying for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup, analysing the NFF's petition.

Tinubu told to sack Buhari’s appointee “act swiftly”

Tinubu told to sack Buhari’s appointee “act swiftly”

Politics

8 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu faces growing calls to immediately dismiss a top appointee of former President Muhammadu Buhari amid mounting pressure.

Was Buhari poisoned while in office? Aisha finally breaks silence

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Was Buhari poisoned while in office? Aisha finally breaks silence

Nigeria

8 months ago

Aisha Buhari, ex-first lady, has broken the silence on the claim that late President Muhammadu Buhari was poisoned in 2017, leading to his 154 days of medical leave.

"Buhari believed I planned to kill him": Aisha Buhari opens up

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"Buhari believed I planned to kill him": Aisha Buhari opens up

Nigeria

8 months ago

Aisha Buhari, the wife of the late former President Muhammadu Buhari, has unraveled the mystery behind the claim the Aso Rock rumour of plot to kill her husband.

How terrorists allegedly planned to mass kidnap KWASU students on campus before relocation

How terrorists allegedly planned to mass kidnap KWASU students on campus before relocation

Education

8 months ago

Students at KWASU Ilesha-Baruba campus were evacuated after reports of terrorists planning mass kidnappings, community and student sources say to Legit.ng.

Was Akpabio hospitalised in London after collapsing? Senate president's aide clarifies

Was Akpabio hospitalised in London after collapsing? Senate president's aide clarifies

Nigeria

8 months ago

Reports claiming that the Senate President, Godswill Akpabio, collapsed and was hospitalised in London have been dismissed as fake by his media aide.

Major reason for drop in power supply nationwide mentioned as Nigerians raise concerns

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Major reason for drop in power supply nationwide mentioned as Nigerians raise concerns

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigeria’s power supply dropped as GenCos faced gas shortages that limited output and disrupted grid stability, leaving homes and businesses in darkness.

Wizkid's 1st son Bolu spotted dancing, vibing to Davido's song at event, fans react: "Life no hard"

Wizkid's 1st son Bolu spotted dancing, vibing to Davido's song at event, fans react: "Life no hard"

Music

8 months ago

"Bolu, Wizkid’s son, gets the internet buzzing with his dance to Davido’s song, sparking reactions amid the ongoing feud between the two superstars.

Did Buhari endorse Ahmad Lawan for APC’s 2023 presidential ticket? New book shares insider details

Did Buhari endorse Ahmad Lawan for APC’s 2023 presidential ticket? New book shares insider details

Politics

8 months ago

A new Buhari biography reveals how aides allegedly tried to impose ex-senate president Ahmad Lawan as APC’s 2023 presidential candidate using fake orders.

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