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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.

5409 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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CBN introduces tougher BVN enrolment rule: What Nigerians must know before May 1

CBN introduces tougher BVN enrolment rule: What Nigerians must know before May 1

Economy

2 months ago

Blord’s wife takes drastic action following husband's Kuje remand: "Is that the end?"

Blord’s wife takes drastic action following husband's Kuje remand: "Is that the end?"

Celebrities

2 months ago

2027: APC, NNPP, PDP members join ADC in Jigawa, full list of prominent ones emerges

2027: APC, NNPP, PDP members join ADC in Jigawa, full list of prominent ones emerges

Politics

2 months ago

Rapper Offset rushed to hospital after being shot outside hotel, video trends online

Rapper Offset rushed to hospital after being shot outside hotel, video trends online

Celebrities

2 months ago

Mysterious cat predicts result of Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid UCL quarter-final clash

Mysterious cat predicts result of Barcelona vs Atletico Madrid UCL quarter-final clash

Football

2 months ago

List of 10 most dangerous countries in the world 2026

List of 10 most dangerous countries in the world 2026

Asia

2 months ago

Canada announces new rules for hiring Nigerians, other foreign workers

Canada announces new rules for hiring Nigerians, other foreign workers

Money

2 months ago

Canada enforces stricter hiring rules for foreign workers in low-wage jobs from April 2026, focusing on local youth employment and reducing reliance on foreigners

K1's wife Emmanuella addresses claims of having 4 kids with different men, issues strong warning

K1's wife Emmanuella addresses claims of having 4 kids with different men, issues strong warning

Celebrities

2 months ago

Emmanuella Ropo, estranged wife of Fuji singer KWAM 1, confronted false claims about her children, asserting they share the same father, and threatened legal action.

Former Vice President Osinbajo gets new appointment

Former Vice President Osinbajo gets new appointment

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the appointment of Prof. Yemi Osinbajo as its Senior Strategic Advisor.

Blessing CEO’s alleged cancer doctor finally speaks amid scrutiny of medical report

Blessing CEO’s alleged cancer doctor finally speaks amid scrutiny of medical report

Celebrities

2 months ago

Dr Odigwe denies issuing a medical report for Blessing CEO’s alleged stage four cancer, revealing the original document belonged to another patient, Mbara Deborah.

Wike vs Seun Okinbaloye: FCT minister finally addresses uproar, video trends

Wike vs Seun Okinbaloye: FCT minister finally addresses uproar, video trends

Politics

2 months ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has finally addressed the criticism that followed his outburst against the popular Channels TV journalist, Seun Okinbaloye.

INEC chairman given 72-hour ultimatum amid ADC crisis

INEC chairman given 72-hour ultimatum amid ADC crisis

Politics

2 months ago

Joash Amupitan, the chairman of INEC, has been told to resign within 72 hours amid the political tension in the ADC ahead of the 2027 general elections.

Mercy Aigbe receives "threat" from husband Kazim Adeoti over their marriage, netizens react

Mercy Aigbe receives "threat" from husband Kazim Adeoti over their marriage, netizens react

Celebrities

2 months ago

Nigerian actress Mercy Aigbe and Kazim Adeoti's viral video sparks buzz as he humorously threatens to marry another wife if his film doesn't reach 500,000 views.

JAMB sends fresh message to all UTME candidates ahead of 2026 exam

JAMB sends fresh message to all UTME candidates ahead of 2026 exam

Education

2 months ago

Leading education agency, JAMB, issues a useful message to all UTME candidates ahead of the 2026 examination, sharing key updates and guidelines.

ADC crisis: Fresh twist as factional chair raises fresh allegation against Atiku, David Mark, Obi, others

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ADC crisis: Fresh twist as factional chair raises fresh allegation against Atiku, David Mark, Obi, others

Politics

2 months ago

Nafiu Bala refutes claims of resignation as ADC deputy national chairman, asserting document was forged; court upholds his authority amid internal crisis.

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