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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.

6184 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

CAF releases statement on Morocco as Atlas Lions learns R16 opponent after beating Netherlands

CAF releases statement on Morocco as Atlas Lions learns R16 opponent after beating Netherlands

Football

2 months ago

Ashabi Simple blasts Portable for sending N200k for their children's upkeep: "After six months?"

Ashabi Simple blasts Portable for sending N200k for their children's upkeep: "After six months?"

Music

2 months ago

Tinubu to meet Trump, top Nigerian ambassador gives details

Tinubu to meet Trump, top Nigerian ambassador gives details

Nigeria

2 months ago

2027 elections: 3 actions ADC must take to stop deregistration, Chieftain explains

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2027 elections: 3 actions ADC must take to stop deregistration, Chieftain explains

Politics

2 months ago

University of Ibadan first-class political science graduate recounts how she ended up at the varsity

University of Ibadan first-class political science graduate recounts how she ended up at the varsity

People

2 months ago

Doctor rejected from studying medicine 2 times gets accepted into Johns Hopkins University in US

Doctor rejected from studying medicine 2 times gets accepted into Johns Hopkins University in US

People

2 months ago

South African president speaks as June 30 deadline looms amid xenophobia tensions

South African president speaks as June 30 deadline looms amid xenophobia tensions

Africa

2 months ago

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has addressed rising xenophobia tensions ahead of the June 30 deadline. Legit.ng has the complete details.

2027 election: NDC leader hints at coalition after court overturned judgment recognising party

2027 election: NDC leader hints at coalition after court overturned judgment recognising party

Politics

2 months ago

NDC leader Seriake Dickson has hinted at a possible coalition for the 2027 election after a court reversed its earlier order recognising the party's registration.

Breaking: 76 top ISWAP commanders, soldiers surrender as photos emerge

Breaking: 76 top ISWAP commanders, soldiers surrender as photos emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigerian military achieves success in counter-insurgency as senior ISWAP commanders and 76 fighters surrender, disrupting terrorist networks in North-East Borno.

Yomi Casual finally breaks silence amid allegations surrounding Alexx Ekubo’s death

Yomi Casual finally breaks silence amid allegations surrounding Alexx Ekubo’s death

Celebrities

2 months ago

Yomi Casual publicly reflects on grief and purpose following his close friend Alexx Ekubo's burial amid ongoing controversy and disputes surrounding his death.

Petrol landing cost crashes to N1,000 per litre, diesel, LPG also affected

Petrol landing cost crashes to N1,000 per litre, diesel, LPG also affected

Energy

2 months ago

Landing cost of imported petrol has dropped to N1,003 per litre amid falling global crude prices, reigniting calls for cuts from Dangote Refinery.

UNILAG student honoured for getting perfect GPA, awarded dollar cash prize, shares letter

UNILAG student honoured for getting perfect GPA, awarded dollar cash prize, shares letter

People

2 months ago

A 200 level student of the University of Lagos (UNILAG) has been honoured for hitting a perfect GPA in the first semester of her 200 level. She was gifted dollars.

2026 World Cup: Lucky man wins massive ₦3.1bn after risky bet on South Africa vs Canada clash

2026 World Cup: Lucky man wins massive ₦3.1bn after risky bet on South Africa vs Canada clash

Football

2 months ago

A Polymarket user turned a $1.2 million bet on Canada into over ₦3.1 billion after a dramatic 92nd-minute winner against South Africa in the World Cup.

Tems reacts to offer of dating Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, video trends: "I wish I did"

Tems reacts to offer of dating Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye, video trends: "I wish I did"

Football

2 months ago

Tems addressed a viral question about Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye during the 2026 BET Awards, explaining why she would not "shoot her shot".

Tinubu’s aide defends Oluremi’s akara advice, shares 3 small businesses his mother used to raise him

Tinubu’s aide defends Oluremi’s akara advice, shares 3 small businesses his mother used to raise him

Nigeria

2 months ago

Presidential aide Sunday Dare explains Oluremi Tinubu’s controversial small business advice and shares his personal story of growing up through petty trading.

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