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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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Bandits storm Kano village, number of abductees released

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Bandits storm Kano village, number of abductees released

Nigeria

9 months ago

Rivers: Police speak on viral video alleging herdsmen attack amid tension

Rivers: Police speak on viral video alleging herdsmen attack amid tension

Nigeria

9 months ago

Kebbi: Man who saw video of released students shares what he noticed about their faces, people react

Kebbi: Man who saw video of released students shares what he noticed about their faces, people react

People

9 months ago

Don Jazzy explains why he can’t reconcile with ex-wife Michelle Jackson: "The ship has sailed"

Don Jazzy explains why he can’t reconcile with ex-wife Michelle Jackson: "The ship has sailed"

Celebrities

9 months ago

Parent of abducted school children in Niger state dies of heart attack – CAN

Parent of abducted school children in Niger state dies of heart attack – CAN

Nigeria

9 months ago

"Autopsy to be done": South African police begin probe into content creator Odira Nwobu’s death

"Autopsy to be done": South African police begin probe into content creator Odira Nwobu’s death

Celebrities

9 months ago

Atiku slams Tinubu's presidency for "embarrassing admission" on national TV: "A national disgrace"

Atiku slams Tinubu's presidency for "embarrassing admission" on national TV: "A national disgrace"

Politics

9 months ago

Former Vice President Atiku has slammed the Tinubu government, calling the handling of kidnappers “a national disgrace” and government incompetence.

Kebbi abduction: Man asks critical questions as students regain freedom, sparks mixed reactions

Kebbi abduction: Man asks critical questions as students regain freedom, sparks mixed reactions

People

9 months ago

Following the release of the abducted Kebbi students, a Nigerian man has questioned President Bola Tinubu. He pointed out observations about the president's post.

New petrol prices as importers compete with Dangote Refinery

New petrol prices as importers compete with Dangote Refinery

Energy

9 months ago

Petrol importers, including A.A. Rano, Aiteo, NIPCO, and Techno Oil, are lowering ex-depot prices to compete with Dangote Refinery’s new ex-depot price.

Kebbi governor Nasir Idris receives rescued 25 Maga schoolgirls, says no ransom was paid

Kebbi governor Nasir Idris receives rescued 25 Maga schoolgirls, says no ransom was paid

Nigeria

9 months ago

Kebbi Governor Nasir Idris received 25 rescued Maga schoolgirls, confirmed they were safe and stated no ransom was paid during the Tinubu-ordered operation.

Breaking: Jubilation as kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls regain freedom

Breaking: Jubilation as kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls regain freedom

Nigeria

9 months ago

It was a jubilation night as reports emerged that the 24 schoolgirls who were abducted at the Government Girls Secondary School in Maga, Kebbi state, were rescued.

Just in: Tinubu issues fresh directive over Kwara abduction

Just in: Tinubu issues fresh directive over Kwara abduction

Nigeria

9 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has issued a new matching order over the kidnapping of some Christian worshippers in Kwara church. Legit.ng has published the details.

"I did it crying": Nigerian lawyer who relocated to UK rejoices as she becomes nurse, shares video

"I did it crying": Nigerian lawyer who relocated to UK rejoices as she becomes nurse, shares video

People

9 months ago

A lawyer who relocated to the UK celebrated becoming a nurse after a challenging journey. She shared her emotional story of perseverance and success on social media.

Lady who studied medicine at university lands first job two weeks after graduation

Lady who studied medicine at university lands first job two weeks after graduation

People

9 months ago

A Nigerian lady who graduated from the university as a medical doctor has shared the testimony of how she got her first job within two weeks of her induction.

FG clarifies 5 false claims on new tax law, denies plan to debit bank accounts

FG clarifies 5 false claims on new tax law, denies plan to debit bank accounts

Money

9 months ago

From January 2026, Nigeria’s new tax reforms will reduce burdens for individuals, SMEs, and large companies, removing VAT on essentials and lowering overall taxes.

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