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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.

6496 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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9mobile speaks on network sharing deal with MTN, confirms date for nationwide rollout

9mobile speaks on network sharing deal with MTN, confirms date for nationwide rollout

Industry

a year ago

Air India: Last WhatsApp Status woman posted 30 minutes before dying in plane crash surfaces

Air India: Last WhatsApp Status woman posted 30 minutes before dying in plane crash surfaces

People

a year ago

Air India: 15 more body parts found in plane crash site yet to be identified weeks after accident

Air India: 15 more body parts found in plane crash site yet to be identified weeks after accident

People

a year ago

Did Tinubu order investigation of Wike over alleged land grabbing for son? FCT minister speaks

Did Tinubu order investigation of Wike over alleged land grabbing for son? FCT minister speaks

Politics

a year ago

Video of Davido's N480m Mercedes-Benz Maybach SL 680 Monogram series surfaces, interior wows fans

Video of Davido's N480m Mercedes-Benz Maybach SL 680 Monogram series surfaces, interior wows fans

Music

a year ago

DMO confirms amount FG spent on domestic dollar-debt servicing in one month

DMO confirms amount FG spent on domestic dollar-debt servicing in one month

Economy

a year ago

2027 election: Peter Obi speaks on decision of opposition leaders to adopt ADC, "not made lightly"

2027 election: Peter Obi speaks on decision of opposition leaders to adopt ADC, "not made lightly"

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, Peter Obi has spoken on the decision of top opposition leaders to adopt the ADC as the coalition platform.

2Baba's Natasha breaks silence after apology as Nigerians flood her page asking her to 'free him'

2Baba's Natasha breaks silence after apology as Nigerians flood her page asking her to 'free him'

Celebrities

a year ago

Natasha Osawaru broke her silence after 2Baba’s viral apology, sharing a cryptic post about 2027. Nigerians react, with some calling for her to release the singer.

Diogo Jota: Deji Adeyanju, Monye react to Liverpool star’s sudden death

Diogo Jota: Deji Adeyanju, Monye react to Liverpool star’s sudden death

Europe

a year ago

Liverpool star, Diogo Jota, has died aged 28. Following the sad news, Deji Adeyanju and Morris Monye reacted via statements on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

Air India: Former pilot who watched plane crash video shares what he observed

Air India: Former pilot who watched plane crash video shares what he observed

People

a year ago

A woman who was a former aircraft pilot has shared her observation after seeing the video that captured the Air India plane crash that happened on June 12.

Register your business in 30 minutes as CAC integrates AI features for faster service delivery

Register your business in 30 minutes as CAC integrates AI features for faster service delivery

Economy

a year ago

The Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) has launched some new features that will speed the registration processes, and make accessing other CAC services seamless.

Breaking: Storey building collapses again in Lagos, video surfaces

Breaking: Storey building collapses again in Lagos, video surfaces

Nigeria

a year ago

Many people have been injured after a building collapsed in Lagos Island, Lagos state. Legit.ng gathered that the collapsed building had occupants.

Burna Boy throws shade at Nedu, 2Baba on his b'day: "Only professional dey qualify to interview ODG"

Burna Boy throws shade at Nedu, 2Baba on his b'day: "Only professional dey qualify to interview ODG"

Music

a year ago

Burna Boy has thrown a subtle shade at 2baba and Nedu amid the controversy trailing their interview. Ebuka had met with him, and he shared a post about podcast.

Good news for Student Entrepreneurs as FG partners BoI to launch N50 million fund, details emerge

Good news for Student Entrepreneurs as FG partners BoI to launch N50 million fund, details emerge

Economy

a year ago

The N50 million Venture capital fund is meant for student entrepreneurs who have existing businesses, or proven business ideas that are ready for the market.

Limited time to apply: Lagos state begins 2025 recruitment into civil service, releases link and criteria

Limited time to apply: Lagos state begins 2025 recruitment into civil service, releases link and criteria

Economy

a year ago

Applicants who get recruited will enter GL08 in the state civil service, and be deployed to fill vacant positions. The portal is open for limited time.

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