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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.

5129 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Drama as ex-deputy senate president suddenly resigns from APC, "‘I won't remain a sitting duck’

Drama as ex-deputy senate president suddenly resigns from APC, "‘I won't remain a sitting duck’

Politics

7 days ago

University of Ibadan offers admission to lady who wept after seeing her post-UTME result

University of Ibadan offers admission to lady who wept after seeing her post-UTME result

People

7 days ago

Breaking: Another Nollywood veteran actor Emeka Ike declares his political Ambition

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Breaking: Another Nollywood veteran actor Emeka Ike declares his political Ambition

Politics

7 days ago

"We are not angry enough”: Iyabo Ojo blows hot, sends strong message to FG, army over rising insecurity

"We are not angry enough”: Iyabo Ojo blows hot, sends strong message to FG, army over rising insecurity

Celebrities

7 days ago

Trump: Rare albino Buffalo in Bangladesh spared from Eid sacrifice after government intervention

Trump: Rare albino Buffalo in Bangladesh spared from Eid sacrifice after government intervention

World

7 days ago

Frustrated man deals with stubborn neighbours who turned his compound into dumpsite, video trends

Frustrated man deals with stubborn neighbours who turned his compound into dumpsite, video trends

People

7 days ago

University of Ibadan offers lady admission after she wrote JAMB twice, people react to viral post

University of Ibadan offers lady admission after she wrote JAMB twice, people react to viral post

People

7 days ago

The University of Ibadan (UI) has offered admission to a lady after she finished secondary school and sat for the UTME exam, also known as JAMB, at 2 times.

Breaking: ADC finally announces who will be its presidential candidate in 2027 as details emerge

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Breaking: ADC finally announces who will be its presidential candidate in 2027 as details emerge

Politics

7 days ago

Atiku Abubakar secures ADC presidential candidacy with significant primary win, setting the stage for a pivotal 2027 election against Tinubu and opposition leaders.

Tiwa Savage comes under fire following comments on Oyo school abduction: “She’s pro-Tinubu”

Tiwa Savage comes under fire following comments on Oyo school abduction: “She’s pro-Tinubu”

Music

7 days ago

Tiwa Savage faces backlash after her delayed response to the Oyo kidnapping. Fans criticise her comments and lack of awareness about the tragic incident.

Breaking: VeryDarkMan's lawyer replies presidency over 'fake' voice note of Tinubu

Breaking: VeryDarkMan's lawyer replies presidency over 'fake' voice note of Tinubu

Nigeria

7 days ago

FCT legal team for social media commentator VDM refutes claims on doctored audio linked to President Tinubu, urging investigation into misinformation spread.

Breaking: Tinubu’s top minister gets another appointment

Breaking: Tinubu’s top minister gets another appointment

Nigeria

7 days ago

Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, appointed Champion of AfDB’s aviation programme to modernise Africa's air transport and attract $7 billion in investment.

Canadian govt announces fresh job opportunity for Nigerians, others, releases link to apply

Canadian govt announces fresh job opportunity for Nigerians, others, releases link to apply

Nigeria

7 days ago

Canada opens new immigration pathways for foreign medical doctors to address healthcare workforce shortages and ensure essential services for Canadians.

DStv shake-up looms as Canal+ reworks pricing, adds more channels for millions of subscribers

DStv shake-up looms as Canal+ reworks pricing, adds more channels for millions of subscribers

Industry

8 days ago

Canal+ revamps DStv's pricing and content, offering expanded FIFA World Cup coverage and greater value for lower-tier subscribers in a competitive streaming sector.

Eric Chelle criticises Femi Azeez despite scoring two goals on his Super Eagles debut

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Eric Chelle criticises Femi Azeez despite scoring two goals on his Super Eagles debut

Football

8 days ago

Eric Chelle criticises Femi Azeez despite his debut brace as Nigeria defeats Zimbabwe 2-0 in the Unity Cup semi-final, advancing to face India or Jamaica.

Lady who wishes to study at University of Ibadan asks 1 major question, posts 2026 UTME results

Lady who wishes to study at University of Ibadan asks 1 major question, posts 2026 UTME results

People

8 days ago

A young lady who wishes to study her desired course at the University of Ibadan (UI) has taken to social media to share her 2026 UTME score and ask questions.

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