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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.

5461 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Breaking: 2027 election garners momentum as Atiku completes another ADC exercise

Breaking: 2027 election garners momentum as Atiku completes another ADC exercise

Politics

a month ago

Nigerian twin sisters speak out, share 5 unexpected "downside" of being identical, video goes viral

Nigerian twin sisters speak out, share 5 unexpected "downside" of being identical, video goes viral

People

a month ago

Lagos set for 24-hour electricity as power firm unveils supply plan

Lagos set for 24-hour electricity as power firm unveils supply plan

Energy

a month ago

BEA scholarship: FG releases 50% of owed allowances to students abroad

BEA scholarship: FG releases 50% of owed allowances to students abroad

Education

a month ago

Big opportunity for African entrepreneurs as AfCFTA unveils 2026 startup acceleration programme

Big opportunity for African entrepreneurs as AfCFTA unveils 2026 startup acceleration programme

Technology

a month ago

Dollar rises: CBN, banks update naira exchange rates against other currencies

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Dollar rises: CBN, banks update naira exchange rates against other currencies

Money

a month ago

5 big things Arsenal will receive after finally winning the Premier League title

5 big things Arsenal will receive after finally winning the Premier League title

Football

a month ago

Arsenal ended a 22-year Premier League title drought, clinching victory after a fierce race with Manchester City, earning substantial rewards as the season climaxes.

2027 elections: Full list of Senators bidding goodbye to Senate and why

2027 elections: Full list of Senators bidding goodbye to Senate and why

Politics

a month ago

Several senators bid farewell after failing to secure tickets for the 2027 elections. Discover the cause of their departure from the 11th National Assembly.

Arsenal win Premier League title: How much Gunners will earn in prize money

Arsenal win Premier League title: How much Gunners will earn in prize money

Football

a month ago

Arsenal crowned 2025/26 Premier League champions after Manchester City's draw, celebrating their first title in 22 years and substantial prize money.

"Very Terrible": Snake spotted inside church during service, video trends

"Very Terrible": Snake spotted inside church during service, video trends

Nigeria

a month ago

A church service was thrown into panic after a snake unexpectedly appeared inside the building, sparking chaos among worshippers as the video went viral.

Peter Obi reacts to Jonathan joining 2027 presidential election race, “Not in any way"

Peter Obi reacts to Jonathan joining 2027 presidential election race, “Not in any way"

Politics

a month ago

Peter Obi, 2027 Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) presidential aspirant, has responded to rumours about Goodluck Jonathan threatening his 2027 presidential ambition.

Petrol, diesel prices crash across Nigerian depots despite surging global oil costs

Petrol, diesel prices crash across Nigerian depots despite surging global oil costs

Energy

a month ago

Despite high global crude rates, Nigeria's depot fuel prices decline, with Lagos seeing the sharpest cuts. See how local competition drives the fuel market dynamics.

NDC announces who will be its presidential candidate for 2027

NDC announces who will be its presidential candidate for 2027

Politics

a month ago

NDC closes presidential nomination forms sale, with Peter Obi as the sole aspirant. Elective positions deadline extended to May 24, 2026, screening begins May 19.

Alexx Ekubo’s niece emotionally mourns actor, mentions special name she used to call him

Alexx Ekubo’s niece emotionally mourns actor, mentions special name she used to call him

People

a month ago

Alexx Ekubo’s niece moved people to tears as she wrote a tribute to him and mentioned the special name she used to call him. She also posted rare clips of the actor.

Bukayo Saka meets Saliba's grandmother at Arsenal's final EPL home game vs Burnley

Bukayo Saka meets Saliba's grandmother at Arsenal's final EPL home game vs Burnley

Football

a month ago

Bukayo Saka met the grandmother of his teammate William Saliba during Arsenal's final home game against Burnley, which they won 1-0 thanks to Havertz's goal.

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