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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.

5459 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Recording discloses what VAR told referee before disallowing West Ham’s goal vs Arsenal

Recording discloses what VAR told referee before disallowing West Ham’s goal vs Arsenal

Football

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Old video of Alexx Ekubo with Pastor Jerry Eze elicits reactions as cleric rains prayers on him

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Old video of Alexx Ekubo with Pastor Jerry Eze elicits reactions as cleric rains prayers on him

Celebrities

a month ago

Alexx Ekubo’s last appearance on a movie set leaves many questioning death: “He looked so well”

Alexx Ekubo’s last appearance on a movie set leaves many questioning death: “He looked so well”

Celebrities

a month ago

Breaking: Court summons 2 powerful bodies over Jonathan’s move to contest in 2027

Breaking: Court summons 2 powerful bodies over Jonathan’s move to contest in 2027

Nigeria

a month ago

Enzo Maresca speaks about his next job months after Chelsea departure

Enzo Maresca speaks about his next job months after Chelsea departure

Football

a month ago

WAEC changes question pattern as 1.9 million students write WASSCE

WAEC changes question pattern as 1.9 million students write WASSCE

Education

a month ago

Ex-reverend sister shares incident involving her and another sister while she was bathing

Ex-reverend sister shares incident involving her and another sister while she was bathing

People

a month ago

A former reverend sister who was dismissed from the convent in 2025 has exposed a disturbing incident that happened while she was bathing in 2016.

Arsenal vs PSG: Man claims he saw match result of the UEFA Champions League final in his dream

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Arsenal vs PSG: Man claims he saw match result of the UEFA Champions League final in his dream

People

a month ago

Ahead of the UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Arsenal, a young man has claimed that he had a dream and saw the outcome of the match in his dream.

2026 UTME top scorer's father reacts after JAMB announced his daughter's result as highest

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2026 UTME top scorer's father reacts after JAMB announced his daughter's result as highest

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A dad has taken to social media to react after the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) declared his daughter as the candidate with the highest score.

FG makes another request to World Bank to borrow $1.2bn

FG makes another request to World Bank to borrow $1.2bn

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria is seeking a $1.25 billion World Bank loan to support economic reforms, boost jobs, and strengthen key sectors ahead of approval in 2026.

MTN begins compensation for poor network: How subscribers can qualify under NCC rules

MTN begins compensation for poor network: How subscribers can qualify under NCC rules

Technology

a month ago

MTN Nigeria to compensate subscribers for network disruptions from November 2025 to January 2026, enhancing service quality as NCC enforces accountability standards.

Arsenal vs PSG: Man makes bold prediction on Champions League winner, many agree with scores

Arsenal vs PSG: Man makes bold prediction on Champions League winner, many agree with scores

People

a month ago

A Nigerian man has gathered reactions online after making a prediction on the Champions League final between Arsenal and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

Comparing Man City and Arsenal's final games as Premier League title race enters decisive stage

Comparing Man City and Arsenal's final games as Premier League title race enters decisive stage

Football

a month ago

The Premier League title race intensifies as Arsenal lead Manchester City by five points, with crucial matches remaining for both teams before the season ends.

"Not even God": City Boy Movement addresses alleged comment attributed to Seyi Tinubu about 2027

"Not even God": City Boy Movement addresses alleged comment attributed to Seyi Tinubu about 2027

Celebrities

a month ago

City Boy Movement rebutted false blasphemy claims against Seyi Tinubu, emphasising his faith and commitment amidst viral social media allegations.

Big opportunity for Nigerian youths as FG-backed 3MTT unveils 3,000 jobs with ₦150,000 monthly pay

Big opportunity for Nigerian youths as FG-backed 3MTT unveils 3,000 jobs with ₦150,000 monthly pay

Industry

a month ago

Discover the 3 Million Technical Talent programme: linking Nigerian job-seekers to tech roles with salaries from ₦150,000. Bridging skills and employment awaits!

James Ojo