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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.

6744 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Ronaldo, Messi top list of highest-paid sports stars per sponsored Instagram post

Ronaldo, Messi top list of highest-paid sports stars per sponsored Instagram post

Football

a month ago

New Nigerian university announces 2026/2027 cut-off marks, sets 220 for Medicine, 200 for Nursing

New Nigerian university announces 2026/2027 cut-off marks, sets 220 for Medicine, 200 for Nursing

People

a month ago

Osun governor Adeleke breaks silence after ally was shot dead at motor park

Osun governor Adeleke breaks silence after ally was shot dead at motor park

Nigeria

a month ago

FG to investigate petrol pricing as filling stations raise pump prices after Dangote Refinery's hike

FG to investigate petrol pricing as filling stations raise pump prices after Dangote Refinery's hike

Energy

a month ago

Sanwo-Olu and MC Oluomo’s unexpected moment at party sparks reactions

Sanwo-Olu and MC Oluomo’s unexpected moment at party sparks reactions

Celebrities

a month ago

NGX investors trade N130bn shares as market capitalisation falls

NGX investors trade N130bn shares as market capitalisation falls

Capital Market

a month ago

Governor Adeleke's ally shot dead at motor park in Osun state

Governor Adeleke's ally shot dead at motor park in Osun state

Nigeria

a month ago

A political ally of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Olalekan Ajagungbade, has been killed after being shot in the head at a motor park in Ile-Ife.

Real Warri Pikin apologises after being lifted by Timaya on stage at an event, shares what happened

Real Warri Pikin apologises after being lifted by Timaya on stage at an event, shares what happened

Celebrities

a month ago

Real Warri Pikin apologises to husband Ikechukwu and fans after jumping on stage with Timaya, explaining the viral concert moment and the online backlash too.

5 best low-cost Android phones that can rival Apple’s iPhone DUO in 2026: Full list

5 best low-cost Android phones that can rival Apple’s iPhone DUO in 2026: Full list

Technology

a month ago

Apple’s $1,999 iPhone Duo faces cheaper Android foldables from Samsung, Xiaomi, Huawei, OPPO and Honour, offering better batteries, cameras and faster charging.

Access Bank, Zenith, UBA, others shut 476 branches as digital banking reshapes Nigeria

Access Bank, Zenith, UBA, others shut 476 branches as digital banking reshapes Nigeria

Industry

a month ago

Nigerian banks closed 476 branches and cash centres as digital banking grew, with Lagos recording the biggest loss and Ekiti among the steepest overall declines.

Legal battle brews over Peter Obi’s credentials ahead of 2027 elections

Legal battle brews over Peter Obi’s credentials ahead of 2027 elections

Politics

a month ago

Peter Obi’s certificates face fresh scrutiny as Labour Party chieftain sues WAEC, UNN and NYSC to disclose academic and service records following FOI requests.

Breaking: Ex-PDP national chairman is dead, “inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un"

Breaking: Ex-PDP national chairman is dead, “inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un"

Nigeria

a month ago

A popular and influential former PDP national chairman, who was also an ex-governor, has been declared dead. You should read the details surrounding his death.

2027 election: APC picks fault in Kwankwaso's promise to Atiku

2027 election: APC picks fault in Kwankwaso's promise to Atiku

Politics

a month ago

The APC has dropped a bombshell on the promise of Rabiu Kwankwaso to take care of Atiku Abubakar over controversy on 2027 election. You should read the details.

Abdulrahman Haske dumps APC, becomes opposition guber candidate

Abdulrahman Haske dumps APC, becomes opposition guber candidate

Politics

a month ago

The APC has again been dealt with another blow as an influential businessman dumped the party to become opposition candidate. You should see the drama.

APC faces fresh setback as former LG chairman resigns

APC faces fresh setback as former LG chairman resigns

Politics

a month ago

A popular and influential local government chairman in Gombe state has resigned from the APC and queued behind former minister of late Muhammadu Buhari.

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