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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.

6744 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Fabrizio Romano gives crucial update on Victor Osimhen's potential transfer to Arsenal, video trends

Fabrizio Romano gives crucial update on Victor Osimhen's potential transfer to Arsenal, video trends

Football

2 months ago

SEC orders Nigerian operators to cut Iran, North Korea ties, gives reason

SEC orders Nigerian operators to cut Iran, North Korea ties, gives reason

Capital Market

2 months ago

Super Eagles legend Okocha explains how and why he adopted Jay-Jay as his official name

Super Eagles legend Okocha explains how and why he adopted Jay-Jay as his official name

Football

2 months ago

Osun governor Adeleke calls Davido's father his adviser and father figure

Osun governor Adeleke calls Davido's father his adviser and father figure

Politics

2 months ago

List of 8 requirements as FG reopens portal for free business registration

List of 8 requirements as FG reopens portal for free business registration

Industry

2 months ago

Kogi pastor arrested for setting wife on fire over missing short-sleeve shirts

Kogi pastor arrested for setting wife on fire over missing short-sleeve shirts

Nigeria

2 months ago

“Nigerian politics is evil": Davido laments as he slams APC youth leader Dayo Israel over allegation

“Nigerian politics is evil": Davido laments as he slams APC youth leader Dayo Israel over allegation

Celebrities

2 months ago

Davido slammed APC youth leader Dayo Israel for crediting him with the Osun election victory, asserting his support was personal and criticising politics as evil.

Davido's uncle Ademola Adeleke breaks down in tears after calling singer post-election victory

Davido's uncle Ademola Adeleke breaks down in tears after calling singer post-election victory

Music

2 months ago

Watch the emotional moment as Governor Ademola Adeleke calls Davido post-election victory, shedding tears while expressing gratitude and love for his nephew.

Cooking gas price update: Dangote, marketers announce new rates

Cooking gas price update: Dangote, marketers announce new rates

Energy

2 months ago

Dangote Refinery has reduced its cooking gas depot price from N980 to N950 per kilogram, while other marketers released new LPG rates nationwide.

Osun election 2026: MURIC blasts INEC, calls for chairman's sack, details emerge

Osun election 2026: MURIC blasts INEC, calls for chairman's sack, details emerge

Politics

2 months ago

MURIC has criticised INEC over alleged incidents during the 2026 Osun governorship election and called for the removal of its chairman, Joash Amupitan.

Full list: Governorship elections conducted since Tinubu resumed office

Full list: Governorship elections conducted since Tinubu resumed office

Politics

2 months ago

The governorship election conducted in Nigerian since the emergence of President Bola Tinubu and their scorecard have been compiled. You should see the full list.

Lagos named Africa’s 4th priciest rental city as annual rent soars to N26.8 million

Lagos named Africa’s 4th priciest rental city as annual rent soars to N26.8 million

Economy

2 months ago

Lagos is the fourth most expensive city in Africa for renting a two-bedroom apartment, with rents surging and driving significant financial strain on residents.

Cristiano Ronaldo shares insight into his life post-retirement after marrying Georgina Rodriguez

Cristiano Ronaldo shares insight into his life post-retirement after marrying Georgina Rodriguez

Football

2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at retirement after the 2026/2027 season, sharing plans for his family life post-football as he approaches 1,000 career goals.

Full List: New salaries of Nigerian soldiers from General to lowest rank

Full List: New salaries of Nigerian soldiers from General to lowest rank

Nigeria

2 months ago

New salaries of Nigerian military generals, lieutenant-general, major-general, up to the last rank, have been broken down, and you should see the full list.

Top 7 countries with most church buildings in the world

Top 7 countries with most church buildings in the world

Nigeria

2 months ago

The full list of countries with the highest number of buildings across the world has been compiled and the position of Nigeria in the list could surprise you.

James Ojo