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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.

5424 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Inspector general of police Tunji Disu told to immediately resign, reason emerges

Inspector general of police Tunji Disu told to immediately resign, reason emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigerian Army opens up on what it uncovered on 'secret' plot to overthrow Tinubu

Nigerian Army opens up on what it uncovered on 'secret' plot to overthrow Tinubu

Nigeria

2 months ago

2027 election: David Mark makes strong vow as Supreme Court decides ADC’s fate today

2027 election: David Mark makes strong vow as Supreme Court decides ADC’s fate today

Politics

2 months ago

Lagos gov’t reacts to viral video of mother complaining about child’s textbook content

Lagos gov’t reacts to viral video of mother complaining about child’s textbook content

Education

2 months ago

ASUU threatens indefinite strike across 4 popular state universities

ASUU threatens indefinite strike across 4 popular state universities

Education

2 months ago

Breaking: Buhari’s son emerges as APC consensus candidate ahead of 2027 elections

Breaking: Buhari’s son emerges as APC consensus candidate ahead of 2027 elections

Politics

2 months ago

Israeli minister sends message to Bianca Ojukwu after her new appointment

Israeli minister sends message to Bianca Ojukwu after her new appointment

Politics

2 months ago

Bianca Ojukwu was congratulated by Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on her appointment as Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, signalling stronger ties ahead.

Money laundering investigation: "I cried" Pastor Jerry Eze opens up on his experience with EFCC

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Money laundering investigation: "I cried" Pastor Jerry Eze opens up on his experience with EFCC

Celebrities

2 months ago

Pastor Jerry Eze opened up about his emotional turmoil during the EFCC investigation for money laundering, sharing how he prayed for the chairman on his altar.

Why VAR overturned Arsenal's penalty against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League

Why VAR overturned Arsenal's penalty against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League

Football

2 months ago

Arsenal and Atletico Madrid played to a 1-1 draw in the UEFA Champions League semi-final, with a controversial VAR decision denying the Gunners a penalty.

Five CBN's new BVN rules: All you must know before May 1

Five CBN's new BVN rules: All you must know before May 1

Industry

2 months ago

The CBN's new BVN regulations, effective May 2026, aim to enhance banking security with stricter controls on phone changes, device usage, and transaction limits.

Olakunle Churchill’s wedding anniversary post with Rosy Meurer resurfaces after his claim of no legal marriage

Olakunle Churchill’s wedding anniversary post with Rosy Meurer resurfaces after his claim of no legal marriage

Celebrities

2 months ago

Netizens have dug up Olakunle Churchill's old post celebrating his wedding anniversary with Rosy Meurer, hours after he claimed they were never legally married

Depot owners raise petrol prices to N1,330 per litre as Dangote’s hike rattles markets

Depot owners raise petrol prices to N1,330 per litre as Dangote’s hike rattles markets

Energy

2 months ago

Nigerian petrol prices surge past ₦1,300 per litre due to rising global crude costs and Dangote Refinery's adjustments, causing market uncertainty.

2027 election: Fresh prophecies drop on Peter Obi's ambition, Seyi Makinde's political fate

2027 election: Fresh prophecies drop on Peter Obi's ambition, Seyi Makinde's political fate

Politics

2 months ago

Fresh prophecies have emerged ahead of the 2027 election, with claims about Peter Obi’s ambition and Seyi Makinde’s future in Nigeria’s evolving political landscape.

Olakunle Churchill, Rosy Meurer: Woman shares alleged reason behind crisis, sends message to Tonto

Olakunle Churchill, Rosy Meurer: Woman shares alleged reason behind crisis, sends message to Tonto

Celebrities

2 months ago

Oge shares the alleged domestic violence behind Olakunle Churchill and Rosy Meurer's marriage crisis, warning Tonto Dikeh about reconciliation amid fan reactions.

Jubilation as President Tinubu makes 15 new appointments

Jubilation as President Tinubu makes 15 new appointments

Nigeria

2 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has demanded action from the Senate after giving appointments to 15 powerful Nigerians in the affairs of highest human rights commission.

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