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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.

6367 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Nigerian man goes viral over his unusual name, people wonder why: "My mum was actually against it"

Nigerian man goes viral over his unusual name, people wonder why: "My mum was actually against it"

People

10 months ago

Boy reportedly hits 'highest ever' SAT score in Nigeria, his result breaks internet

Boy reportedly hits 'highest ever' SAT score in Nigeria, his result breaks internet

People

10 months ago

Breaking: APC mentions next party to suffer massive defections, "many of them"

Breaking: APC mentions next party to suffer massive defections, "many of them"

Politics

10 months ago

After dating for 18 years, couple who met in secondary school weds, poses in school uniforms

After dating for 18 years, couple who met in secondary school weds, poses in school uniforms

Wedding

10 months ago

Davido's cousin, Brenda, paints dad's face on wedding veil, ignites emotions: "Beautiful gesture"

Davido's cousin, Brenda, paints dad's face on wedding veil, ignites emotions: "Beautiful gesture"

Music

10 months ago

Nathaniel Bassey: American woman drops unsettling claim about Hallelujah Challenge convener

Nathaniel Bassey: American woman drops unsettling claim about Hallelujah Challenge convener

People

10 months ago

2027 election: Is PDP faction pushing Wike to run against Tinubu? Aide speaks

2027 election: Is PDP faction pushing Wike to run against Tinubu? Aide speaks

Politics

10 months ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, Nyesom Wike's aide has spoken out on the claim that a PDP faction is pushing his principal to run against President Bola Tinubu.

Kaduna: Tragedy as officers shot dead inside police station

Kaduna: Tragedy as officers shot dead inside police station

Politics

10 months ago

Tragedy has been noted as officers were shot dead inside a police station in Kaduna state. Kaduna is in the northwest geopolitical zone of Nigeria.

Sarah Martins' N20m: Seyi Tinubu speaks on source of money, "my friends donated it"

Sarah Martins' N20m: Seyi Tinubu speaks on source of money, "my friends donated it"

Celebrities

10 months ago

Seyi Tinubu has reacted to the N20 million gift allegedly from him to Sarah Martins. He said it was from his friends, as he does not support violating laws.

‘Free Nnamdi KanuNow’ protest': Police take fresh action against MASSOB leader

‘Free Nnamdi KanuNow’ protest': Police take fresh action against MASSOB leader

Nigeria

10 months ago

Imo police summoned MASSOB leader Ralph Uwazuruike over alleged crimes as he vowed to stay calm amid claims the move aimed to stop him joining a pro-Kanu protest.

Just In: US embassy releases security alert ahead of 'Free Nnamdi Kanu' protest

Just In: US embassy releases security alert ahead of 'Free Nnamdi Kanu' protest

Nigeria

10 months ago

The US embassy has released a security alert ahead of the 'Free Nnamdi Kanu' protest in Abuja. Kanu, the leader of IPOB, has been detained since 2021.

Just in: US speaks out on alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria, "Those who know the terrain"

Just in: US speaks out on alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria, "Those who know the terrain"

Nigeria

10 months ago

The US denied claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria, saying terrorism affected all faiths. Envoy Boulos praised Tinubu’s efforts to improve security.

JAMB announces deadline for closure of 2025 admissions into varsities, polytechnics, others

JAMB announces deadline for closure of 2025 admissions into varsities, polytechnics, others

Education

10 months ago

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has announced the deadline for the closure of 2025 admissions into universities, polytechnics, and others institutions.

Nigerian military breaks silence on capture of IPOB strongman 'Gentle De Yahoo', video emerges

Nigerian military breaks silence on capture of IPOB strongman 'Gentle De Yahoo', video emerges

Nigeria

10 months ago

Jubilation has been noted after the Nigerian Army captured a wanted strongman of the outlawed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), 'Gentle De Yahoo'.

2027 election: Makinde mentions most important defection that’s yet to take place

2027 election: Makinde mentions most important defection that’s yet to take place

Politics

10 months ago

Governor Seyi Makinde has mentioned the most important defections that have not yet taken place in Nigeria, as some PDP governors dumped the party for the APC.

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