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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

Author's articles

Sommie Maduagwu: Old prophecy about Arise TV anchors trends after her death, "God have mercy"

Sommie Maduagwu: Old prophecy about Arise TV anchors trends after her death, "God have mercy"

Celebrities

11 months ago

Nigeria @ 65: Atiku, Obi, Jonathan, Kwankwaso, others send messages to Nigerians

Nigeria @ 65: Atiku, Obi, Jonathan, Kwankwaso, others send messages to Nigerians

Nigeria

11 months ago

US government shutdown leads to panic, essential services disrupted

US government shutdown leads to panic, essential services disrupted

US

11 months ago

Christiana Idowu: Father of student reportedly killed by male friend cries out after 1 year

Christiana Idowu: Father of student reportedly killed by male friend cries out after 1 year

People

11 months ago

Somtochukwu Maduagwu's friend says she was about to leave her Abuja home, shares chat

Somtochukwu Maduagwu's friend says she was about to leave her Abuja home, shares chat

Family and Relationships

11 months ago

Nigeria @ 65: Nigerian governor laments, “Far from the nation of our dreams”

Nigeria @ 65: Nigerian governor laments, “Far from the nation of our dreams”

Politics

11 months ago

Nigeria at 65: Old clip of 2Baba, Rema, Yemi Alade & Cobhams singing 'Arise O’ Compatriots' trends

Nigeria at 65: Old clip of 2Baba, Rema, Yemi Alade & Cobhams singing 'Arise O’ Compatriots' trends

Celebrities

11 months ago

A throwback video featuring 2Baba, Yemi Alade, and others singing Nigeria's old national anthem resurfaces online during the country's 65th Independence Day

Naira exchange rate against US dollar rises to highest level in 2025

Naira exchange rate against US dollar rises to highest level in 2025

Money

11 months ago

The naira has continued its 2025 gains, appreciating against the US dollar, pound, and euro, supported by CBN interventions, rising reserves, and market liquidity.

Nigeria @ 65: Atiku’s aide faults Tinubu’s Independence Day speech, “The fruit is still bitter”

Nigeria @ 65: Atiku’s aide faults Tinubu’s Independence Day speech, “The fruit is still bitter”

Politics

11 months ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's aide, Phrank Shaibu, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Independence Day speech is full of empty promises and harsh realities.

BBNaija Phyna shares suspicion about billionaire Dangote after sister's tragic death, video trends

BBNaija Phyna shares suspicion about billionaire Dangote after sister's tragic death, video trends

Celebrities

11 months ago

Phyna accuses billionaire Aliko Dangote of involvement in her sister’s death, claiming the businessman influenced hospital decisions. Read more on the allegations.

2027 election: 5 things Tinubu, APC need to do to retain presidency

2027 election: 5 things Tinubu, APC need to do to retain presidency

Politics

11 months ago

President Bola Tinubu and the APC have been told about five things that must be done to lock out the ADC and the PDP in the 2027 presidential election.

Reps move to settle Dangote refinery, oil unions' dispute: "What is best for the nation"

Reps move to settle Dangote refinery, oil unions' dispute: "What is best for the nation"

Nigeria

11 months ago

Reps step into dispute between Dangote Refinery and oil unions as new probe begins into NNPCL’s OVH Energy acquisition over transparency concerns.

Somtochukwu Maduagwu's neighbour shares how she found her lying on ground faced down

Somtochukwu Maduagwu's neighbour shares how she found her lying on ground faced down

People

11 months ago

A female neighbour of ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu has narrated how she found the journalist lying on the ground in the pool of her blood.

2027 election: 4 Things ADC needs to do to unseat APC, Tinubu

2027 election: 4 Things ADC needs to do to unseat APC, Tinubu

Politics

11 months ago

The ADC has become the new bride of the opposition leader and has the chance of defeating President Bola Tinubu and the APC in the 2027 presidential election.

Mandy Kiss bags Lagos state ambassadorial appointment after failed GWR attempt: "You'd still smoke"

Mandy Kiss bags Lagos state ambassadorial appointment after failed GWR attempt: "You'd still smoke"

Celebrities

11 months ago

After stirring online conversations with her bold Guinness World Record attempt, online creator Mandy Kiss has secured an ambassadorial deal with Lagos State.

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