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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.

6408 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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2027 election: Shehu Sani speaks as Atiku says he will step down if younger aspirant wins ADC ticket

2027 election: Shehu Sani speaks as Atiku says he will step down if younger aspirant wins ADC ticket

Politics

11 months ago

Zamfara: Anxiety as bandits seize policemen's phones, abduct serving lawmakers

Zamfara: Anxiety as bandits seize policemen's phones, abduct serving lawmakers

Nigeria

11 months ago

"Irreplaceable loss": Tears as ADC spokesperson in Imo slumps, dies ahead of 2027 election

"Irreplaceable loss": Tears as ADC spokesperson in Imo slumps, dies ahead of 2027 election

Politics

11 months ago

BBNaija's Faith disqualified from Season 10 after fight with Sultana: "2 strikes would have worked"

BBNaija's Faith disqualified from Season 10 after fight with Sultana: "2 strikes would have worked"

Celebrities

11 months ago

Nigeria at 65: Clarion Chukwura, VDM, Chacha Eke, 6 others share touching messages to people

Nigeria at 65: Clarion Chukwura, VDM, Chacha Eke, 6 others share touching messages to people

Celebrities

11 months ago

Lady shows how her brother’s new bride swept family compound during marriage rites, mentions tribe

Lady shows how her brother’s new bride swept family compound during marriage rites, mentions tribe

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

"It's permanently scrapped": UK announces 4 things it'll no longer accept for settlement applicants

"It's permanently scrapped": UK announces 4 things it'll no longer accept for settlement applicants

Nigeria

11 months ago

The UK government has scrapped automatic refugee family reunion, sparking criticism over extended settlement waits and stricter conditions for migrants.

Pretty lady seen carrying blocks at construction site, people react: "Making money is not easy"

Pretty lady seen carrying blocks at construction site, people react: "Making money is not easy"

People

11 months ago

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a lady was spotted working at a building construction site. Mixed reactions trailed the video.

"I expected them to leave me": Man who dated 2 women together and married them same day opens up

"I expected them to leave me": Man who dated 2 women together and married them same day opens up

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

A man has opened up about how he married two women on the same day after dating them at the same time. His marital story has elicited mixed reactions.

Court finally rules on legality of Tinubu's emergency rule declaration in Rivers

Court finally rules on legality of Tinubu's emergency rule declaration in Rivers

Nigeria

11 months ago

Federal High Court strikes out suit against Tinubu’s Rivers emergency rule, saying only the Supreme Court can decide on such constitutional matters.

2baba and heavily pregnant wife Natasha create attraction at UK airport, video goes viral

2baba and heavily pregnant wife Natasha create attraction at UK airport, video goes viral

Celebrities

11 months ago

2baba and his heavily pregnant wife Natasha went viral after being spotted at a UK airport. The couple’s rare public appearance sparked online reactions.

2027 election: Is Atiku ready to step down? Fresh facts emerge

2027 election: Is Atiku ready to step down? Fresh facts emerge

Politics

11 months ago

Paul Ibe, the media adviser to former Vice President of Nigeria, Atiku Abubakar, reacted to the reports that Atiku will step down from the 2027 election.

"I went through pregnancy alone": Married lady posts emotional video on TikTok

"I went through pregnancy alone": Married lady posts emotional video on TikTok

People

11 months ago

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a pregnant Nigerian lady shared her painful pregnancy experience. Netizens reacted.

"My wig could've been my end": Actress Liz DaSilva recounts near-death scare during hospital MRI scan

"My wig could've been my end": Actress Liz DaSilva recounts near-death scare during hospital MRI scan

Celebrities

11 months ago

Nollywood actress Liz DaSilva has recounted a frightening experience during a routine hospital visit that left her in tears and grateful for her life.

50 people kidnapped, 3000 cows stolen as Kwara insecurity worsens

50 people kidnapped, 3000 cows stolen as Kwara insecurity worsens

Nigeria

11 months ago

Fulani leaders in Kwara raise alarm over insecurity, citing 3,000 cows rustled, 50 kidnappings, and displacement. They appeal for IDP camps and fair treatment.

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