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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.

6423 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Pastor remanded in prison for sleeping with daughter for 4 years, “It’s a generational curse”

Pastor remanded in prison for sleeping with daughter for 4 years, “It’s a generational curse”

Nigeria

a year ago

Lady posts chat with man who cautioned her against posting herself on TikTok, people react

Lady posts chat with man who cautioned her against posting herself on TikTok, people react

People

a year ago

Just in: Reno Omokri finally releases bold statement on Jonathan’s 2027 return plot

Just in: Reno Omokri finally releases bold statement on Jonathan’s 2027 return plot

Politics

a year ago

Nigerian lady shares how she 'flew down' from public bus after making unsettling observation

Nigerian lady shares how she 'flew down' from public bus after making unsettling observation

People

a year ago

New photos show the nature of Nigerian schools since US stopped its aid to Nigeria

New photos show the nature of Nigerian schools since US stopped its aid to Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian university professors finally mention the amount they should be paid monthly: "Where is our reward?"

Nigerian university professors finally mention the amount they should be paid monthly: "Where is our reward?"

Nigeria

a year ago

Peter Obi's ally speaks out as Adeyanju claims opposition leader offered him money during campaign

Peter Obi's ally speaks out as Adeyanju claims opposition leader offered him money during campaign

Politics

a year ago

A top ally of Peter Obi has spoken out after activist Deji Adeyanju claimed that the opposition leader offered him money during the campaign for the 2023 election.

Tragedy as man hides neigbour’s body inside water tank after torturing him to death

Tragedy as man hides neigbour’s body inside water tank after torturing him to death

Nigeria

a year ago

A man identified as Eze Amadi has been arrested for allegedly killing and concealing the body of 28-year-old Ifeanyi Otu inside a water drum in Ondo state.

Senator Elisha Abbo embarks on 31-day fast for next political move, “I am no longer moved by sight”

Senator Elisha Abbo embarks on 31-day fast for next political move, “I am no longer moved by sight”

Politics

a year ago

Former Adamawa North senator, Elisha Abbo, said he undertook a 31-day fast and prayers seeking for direction for his next political move, among other things.

“How APC is plotting to rig Osun governorship election,” ADC alleges

“How APC is plotting to rig Osun governorship election,” ADC alleges

Politics

a year ago

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has explained how the All Progressives Congress (APC) allegedly plans to manipulate Osun state governorship election.

Lawmakers pass pre-marital medical examination bill in popular northern state

Lawmakers pass pre-marital medical examination bill in popular northern state

Nigeria

a year ago

The Kebbi State House of Assembly on Friday, August 29, 2025, passed the Pre-Marital Medical Examination Bill 2025 for all intending couples in the state.

Tragedy as truck crushes man rushing for Jumu’ah prayers to death

Tragedy as truck crushes man rushing for Jumu’ah prayers to death

Nigeria

a year ago

A trailer has crushed a Muslim faithful to death while rushing for Friday prayers on Nkpolu junction along he East-West road in Port Harcourt, Rivers state capital.

Reactions as Nigerian gov goes on his knees for Tinubu, video trends

Reactions as Nigerian gov goes on his knees for Tinubu, video trends

Politics

a year ago

Mohammed Umaru Bago, the governor of Niger state, has stir reactions from Nigeria following his manner of greeting President Bola Tinubu during Brazil visit.

“Why federal govt increased passport fees to N100,000, N200,000,” Tinubu’s minister explains

“Why federal govt increased passport fees to N100,000, N200,000,” Tinubu’s minister explains

Nigeria

a year ago

The President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government has explained the reason for the passport price hike to N100,000, N200,000 for Nigerians applying from the country.

“Will Nigeria learn from this?” Expert reacts as South Korea bans phones from classrooms

“Will Nigeria learn from this?” Expert reacts as South Korea bans phones from classrooms

Education

a year ago

Education expert Folaranmi Ajayi has urged Nigeria to learn from South Korea’s 2026 classroom phone ban, citing its benefits for focus and discipline.

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