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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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AMCON says it has repaid N3.6trn recovered from debtors’ asset sales to CBN

AMCON says it has repaid N3.6trn recovered from debtors’ asset sales to CBN

Money

9 months ago

2027 elections: Rivers Assembly finally declares support for Tinubu's 2nd-term bid

2027 elections: Rivers Assembly finally declares support for Tinubu's 2nd-term bid

Politics

9 months ago

"We left everything to save our lives": Kano mother of six recalls horrifying bandit attack

"We left everything to save our lives": Kano mother of six recalls horrifying bandit attack

Nigeria

9 months ago

National assembly demands naming and prosecution of terrorism financiers

National assembly demands naming and prosecution of terrorism financiers

Nigeria

9 months ago

Nigeria loses over $360m annually to EU dried beans ban

Nigeria loses over $360m annually to EU dried beans ban

Economy

9 months ago

TV station shuts down after 20 years, 2 popular channels to vanish on DStv, GOtv January 1, 2026

TV station shuts down after 20 years, 2 popular channels to vanish on DStv, GOtv January 1, 2026

Industry

9 months ago

Harrison Gwamnishu breaks silence after family of kidnapped pregnant woman accused him of theft

Harrison Gwamnishu breaks silence after family of kidnapped pregnant woman accused him of theft

People

9 months ago

Harrison Gwamnishu has broken the silence on the ransom theft allegation laid against him by the family of an abducted pregnant woman and her husband in Edo.

Mohbad's widow, Wunmi, gives update on DNA case with dad-in-law: "He suggested two hospitals abroad"

Mohbad's widow, Wunmi, gives update on DNA case with dad-in-law: "He suggested two hospitals abroad"

Celebrities

9 months ago

The court has ruled in the paternity case of Mohbad's son, ordering Joseph Aloba to pay for the DNA test. Get the latest update on the drama surrounding the test.

Legit.ng’s Felix Imoh shares creative success strategies at Inspire Conference by KAA

Legit.ng’s Felix Imoh shares creative success strategies at Inspire Conference by KAA

Celebrities

9 months ago

Felix Imoh shared practical strategies for creatives at the Kingdom Achievers Awards 2025 Inspire Conference, empowering artists to overcome challenges.

Nigeria’s presidential jet delisted from international sales platform by US company

Nigeria’s presidential jet delisted from international sales platform by US company

Nigeria

9 months ago

Nigeria’s presidential Boeing 737 jet was withdrawn from sale by US firm JetHQ, leaving its fate unclear after months of government cost‑cutting plans.

Expert speaks on how major societal disruptions reshape the way Nigerians consume news

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Expert speaks on how major societal disruptions reshape the way Nigerians consume news

Nigeria

9 months ago

An expert, Ibrahim Adeyemi, has spoken to Legit.ng and explained how major societal disruptions are reshaping the way Nigerians consume news and stay informed.

Real reason Tinubu returned General Musa disclosed

Real reason Tinubu returned General Musa disclosed

Nigeria

9 months ago

A reliable source within the presidency has disclosed the actual reason President Bola Tinubu returned General Christopher Musa to his cabinet on Tuesday.

Kogi: Tears as children killed after vehicle conveying them to school plunges into river, photo, video emerge

Kogi: Tears as children killed after vehicle conveying them to school plunges into river, photo, video emerge

Nigeria

9 months ago

Several schoolchildren died in Kogi state after the vehicle transporting them plunged into a river. The sad incident caused immense grief across the community.

Alleged religious freedom violation: Who could face US visa ban in Nigeria? List emerges

Alleged religious freedom violation: Who could face US visa ban in Nigeria? List emerges

Nigeria

9 months ago

The US has announced plans to initiate visa restrictions for Nigerians allegedly involved in religious freedom violations. Legit.ng highlights who could be affected.

Alleged Christian persecution: Presidency shares how Trump’s outburst 'increased attacks in Nigeria'

Alleged Christian persecution: Presidency shares how Trump’s outburst 'increased attacks in Nigeria'

Politics

9 months ago

The Nigerian presidency has revealed how former US President Donald Trump’s initial remarks reportedly contributed to a rise in attacks on Christians in the country.

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