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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.

5474 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Lady who wishes to study at University of Ibadan asks 1 major question, posts 2026 UTME results

Lady who wishes to study at University of Ibadan asks 1 major question, posts 2026 UTME results

People

a month ago

Breaking: Winner announced in ADC presidential primary election in Sokoto

Breaking: Winner announced in ADC presidential primary election in Sokoto

Politics

a month ago

Just In: Winner emerges in PDP governorship primary in Rivers

Just In: Winner emerges in PDP governorship primary in Rivers

Politics

a month ago

Ex-Achievers University worker, 320 students caught in major school fees fraud

Ex-Achievers University worker, 320 students caught in major school fees fraud

Education

a month ago

Cooking gas dealers release fresh prices in Lagos, Abuja, other cities as scarcity bites

Cooking gas dealers release fresh prices in Lagos, Abuja, other cities as scarcity bites

Energy

a month ago

Sheikh Gumi urges Nigerian military to abandon force and embrace dialogue in fight against banditry

Sheikh Gumi urges Nigerian military to abandon force and embrace dialogue in fight against banditry

Nigeria

a month ago

Breaking: APC suffers setback, loses 2 influential senators ahead of 2027 elections

Breaking: APC suffers setback, loses 2 influential senators ahead of 2027 elections

Politics

a month ago

The ruling APC has lost two powerful and influentail senators following the outcome of its primary elections across the country ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Yul Edochie speaks about relationship with his first daughter: “I don’t expect her to understand me”

Yul Edochie speaks about relationship with his first daughter: “I don’t expect her to understand me”

Nollywood

a month ago

Nollywood actor Yul Edochie breaks silence on his relationship with his first daughter, Danielle, sparking heavy backlash from fans over his family remarks.

Yul Edochie breaks silence about his ex-wife May, shares his wishes for her: “Gist full ground”

Yul Edochie breaks silence about his ex-wife May, shares his wishes for her: “Gist full ground”

Nollywood

a month ago

Yul Edochie opens up about his ex-wife May on the Honest Bunch Podcast, discussing their marriage breakdown and his wishes for her amidst fan reactions.

Breaking: ADC announces winner of presidential primary election in top northern state

Breaking: ADC announces winner of presidential primary election in top northern state

Politics

a month ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has defeated Amaechi and Hayatuddeen to win the African Democratic Congress (ADC) presidential primary in Yobe State.

NDC vs APC: Governor Fubara's brother clarifies placeholder saga

NDC vs APC: Governor Fubara's brother clarifies placeholder saga

Politics

a month ago

Blessing Fubara, senior brother of Governor Siminalayi Fubara of Rivers, has broken the silence on the controversies surrounding the placeholder saga in APC vs NDC.

Federal government declares public holidays to mark Eid Al Adha 2026, dates emerge

Federal government declares public holidays to mark Eid Al Adha 2026, dates emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

The federal government has declared public holidays to mark the Eid Al Adha 2026 celebration as the official dates for the festival emerge. Legit.ng has the details.

Nigeria’s GDP grows by 3.89% in Q1 2026, 10 sectors lead the growth

Nigeria’s GDP grows by 3.89% in Q1 2026, 10 sectors lead the growth

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria’s economy grew 3.89% in first quarter of 2026, driven by services, agriculture, and strong non-oil sector expansion across key industries.

Nigerian banks to close branches nationwide as FG declares holiday

Nigerian banks to close branches nationwide as FG declares holiday

Money

a month ago

Banks have advised customers to use digital banking platforms such as mobile apps, internet banking, ATMs, and USSD for transactions during the holiday period.

University of Ibadan law student sheds light on his life as a fresher, shares his observations

University of Ibadan law student sheds light on his life as a fresher, shares his observations

People

a month ago

A law student schooling at the University of Ibadan has opened up about his experience and observations as a year one student. He noted that UI never rests.

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