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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.

5404 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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UK to immediately stop approving study visas for applicants from 4 countries, gives reason

UK to immediately stop approving study visas for applicants from 4 countries, gives reason

People

3 months ago

Kano: Mother of 8 gives birth to 5 children as APC-led govt takes action

Kano: Mother of 8 gives birth to 5 children as APC-led govt takes action

Nigeria

3 months ago

Lady married to White man displays Nigerian foods her husband refuses to eat when she makes them

Lady married to White man displays Nigerian foods her husband refuses to eat when she makes them

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

UK releases list of what Nigerians will pay for visas, citizenship from April

UK releases list of what Nigerians will pay for visas, citizenship from April

Europe

3 months ago

"I rethink my career”: Funke Akindele finally names only Nollywood star who makes her tremble on set

"I rethink my career”: Funke Akindele finally names only Nollywood star who makes her tremble on set

Celebrities

3 months ago

CAF makes decision on AFCON 2025 trophy and prize money amid Morocco and Senegal battle

CAF makes decision on AFCON 2025 trophy and prize money amid Morocco and Senegal battle

Football

3 months ago

FCCPC warns of rising unsafe products in Nigeria, details emerge

FCCPC warns of rising unsafe products in Nigeria, details emerge

Industry

3 months ago

FCCPC has warned about the growing presence of unsafe and substandard goods in Nigerian markets, saying the trend is weakening consumer confidence.

CBN reacts to court ruling, assures public of Union Bank’s stability

CBN reacts to court ruling, assures public of Union Bank’s stability

Money

3 months ago

The CBN has reassured the public that Union Bank Plc remains stable and capable of meeting its obligations, following a court ruling on the bank’s leadership.

Iran rejects US proposal, sets conditions to end war

Iran rejects US proposal, sets conditions to end war

US

3 months ago

Iran has rejected a US proposal to end the war, outlining strict conditions including reparations and an end to attacks before any ceasefire can be considered.

"She is gone”: Tears as another popular Yoruba actress dies

"She is gone”: Tears as another popular Yoruba actress dies

Celebrities

3 months ago

Viral footage captures the burial of actress Bukky Mountain, marking a tragic loss for the Yoruba film industry, which mourns its third major death in four months.

One killed, former deputy governor injured as APC delegates suffers fatal crash

One killed, former deputy governor injured as APC delegates suffers fatal crash

Nigeria

3 months ago

One APC delegate was killed and others badly injured, including a former deputy governor, after a road crash involving Katsina-bound party delegates.

Insecurity: Women-only vigilante group emerges in top northern state

Insecurity: Women-only vigilante group emerges in top northern state

Nigeria

3 months ago

Some women in a major northern state have put up a major stunt as they formed an all-female vigilante group amid the growing insecurity in their state.

Lady who entered brother's room to clean displays scary items she found inside, photos get attention

Lady who entered brother's room to clean displays scary items she found inside, photos get attention

People

3 months ago

A lady has gone viral on social media after displaying what she saw inside her brother's room after entering there to clean. Netizens reacted massively.

Just In: Tears as many feared dead in Kano pit collapse, details emerge

Just In: Tears as many feared dead in Kano pit collapse, details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Several people are feared dead after a sand pit used for brick-making collapsed in Kano State. Legit.ng has the details of the unfortunate incident.

Blessing CEO breaks down, confirms breast cancer battle, begs for funds: "I just want to be fine"

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Blessing CEO breaks down, confirms breast cancer battle, begs for funds: "I just want to be fine"

Celebrities

3 months ago

Blessing CEO reveals her health battle with breast cancer, sharing treatment plans and an emotional plea for support as fans rally behind her in this trying time.

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