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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.

4670 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Breaking: Tension as Iran moves to deploy over 1 million fighters for potential ground war with US, Israel

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Breaking: Tension as Iran moves to deploy over 1 million fighters for potential ground war with US, Israel

World

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Streamer Kolu’s bedroom tape with TikTok baddie breaks internet: "Money over everything"

Streamer Kolu’s bedroom tape with TikTok baddie breaks internet: "Money over everything"

Celebrities

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Breaking: Akpabio mentions what South-South must do for Tinubu

Breaking: Akpabio mentions what South-South must do for Tinubu

Nigeria

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Tension as Iran bans sports teams from visiting some countries, gives reason

Tension as Iran bans sports teams from visiting some countries, gives reason

Asia

5 days ago

Ayra Starr joins elite ‘Big 3’ after historic win at MOBO awards night

Ayra Starr joins elite ‘Big 3’ after historic win at MOBO awards night

Celebrities

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Grief as gospel singer Onos Brisbi dies at 55: "An angelic voice is silent”

Grief as gospel singer Onos Brisbi dies at 55: "An angelic voice is silent”

Celebrities

5 days ago

Kingsley Madugba on high divorce rate, red flags: “Don’t date a man you can’t trust with money”

Kingsley Madugba on high divorce rate, red flags: “Don’t date a man you can’t trust with money”

Celebrities

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Kingsley Madugba discusses relationship red flags, the impact of social media, and why men should prioritise their wives in their marriages a nd relationships.

Akpabio finally mentions new state that will be created and its capital

Akpabio finally mentions new state that will be created and its capital

Politics

5 days ago

Senate President Akpabio announces plans for Anioma state, with Asaba as its capital and Warri as the new Delta’s capital, promising socio-economic benefits.

Breaking: All ministries, agencies, offices located in Federal Secretariat to temporarily shut down

Breaking: All ministries, agencies, offices located in Federal Secretariat to temporarily shut down

Nigeria

5 days ago

The Federal Government instructs civil servants in Abuja to work from home on 27-28 March 2026 due to road closures for the APC national convention at Eagle Square.

Sarah Martins shares what Blessing CEO’s neighbour told her about influencer's online cancer claim

Sarah Martins shares what Blessing CEO’s neighbour told her about influencer's online cancer claim

Celebrities

5 days ago

Nollywood actress Sarah Martins accuses Blessing CEO of faking her cancer battle for sympathy and money, sparking fresh controversy over her online narrative.

UK to immediately stop approving study visas for applicants from 4 countries, gives reason

UK to immediately stop approving study visas for applicants from 4 countries, gives reason

People

5 days ago

With immediate effect, the UK government will stop issuing student visas for applicants from four countries. More details about this new decision has emerged.

Kano: Mother of 8 gives birth to 5 children as APC-led govt takes action

Kano: Mother of 8 gives birth to 5 children as APC-led govt takes action

Nigeria

5 days ago

A Kano woman who already has eight children has given birth to five babies, with the APC-led government swiftly intervening. Legit.ng has the details.

Lady married to White man displays Nigerian foods her husband refuses to eat when she makes them

Lady married to White man displays Nigerian foods her husband refuses to eat when she makes them

Family and Relationships

5 days ago

A Nigerian lady who got married to a Dutch man has shared some Nigerian meals he refuses to eat whenever she prepares them. She mentions what he likes.

UK releases list of what Nigerians will pay for visas, citizenship from April

UK releases list of what Nigerians will pay for visas, citizenship from April

Europe

5 days ago

The United Kingdom government has released a lits of new amount for visas and citizenship Nigerians and other foreign nationals from Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

"I rethink my career”: Funke Akindele finally names only Nollywood star who makes her tremble on set

"I rethink my career”: Funke Akindele finally names only Nollywood star who makes her tremble on set

Celebrities

5 days ago

Funke Akindele reveals Bimbo Akintola's profound emotional depth makes her "shake" and re-evaluate her craft, highlighting the pressures of Nollywood excellence.

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