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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

CIFCFIN raises concern over ICAN’s forensic accounting certification

CIFCFIN raises concern over ICAN’s forensic accounting certification

World

2 months ago

Petrol bomb attack at BJP leader’s Bathinda clinic raises alarm ahead of Indian minister’s visit

Petrol bomb attack at BJP leader’s Bathinda clinic raises alarm ahead of Indian minister’s visit

World

2 months ago

Benue: Tears as 7 family members die while returning from burial

Benue: Tears as 7 family members die while returning from burial

Nigeria

2 months ago

2026 World Cup: Why Lionel Messi is wearing a different jersey from his teammates

2026 World Cup: Why Lionel Messi is wearing a different jersey from his teammates

Football

2 months ago

2027 election: Abia APC defends Eric Opah’s emergence as guber candidate

2027 election: Abia APC defends Eric Opah’s emergence as guber candidate

Politics

2 months ago

Apply now: US opens fully funded study abroad pathway for Nigerians

Apply now: US opens fully funded study abroad pathway for Nigerians

Education

2 months ago

Rivers: Reactions as police remove influential DPO, reason emerges

Rivers: Reactions as police remove influential DPO, reason emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigerians have started expressing mixed reactions as the police removed a prominent and popular DPC. The reasons behind the decision have been unveiled.

FIFA World Cup: Guinness World Records lists 4 records Lionel Messi broke after brace vs Austria

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FIFA World Cup: Guinness World Records lists 4 records Lionel Messi broke after brace vs Austria

People

2 months ago

The Guinness World Records body has reacted to Lionel Messi's brace against Austria, highlighting four records that the Argentine star has just shattered.

Video: Student of Charterhouse Lagos dubbed 'costliest school in Nigeria' shows a day in his life

Video: Student of Charterhouse Lagos dubbed 'costliest school in Nigeria' shows a day in his life

People

2 months ago

A student of Charterhouse Lagos has shown a day in his life in a video that has sparked controversy online. The school is regarded as the costliest in Nigeria.

Redeemer's University releases 2026/2027 post-UTME screening schedule for second phase

Redeemer's University releases 2026/2027 post-UTME screening schedule for second phase

People

2 months ago

Redeemer's University has made public the second phae of its 2026/2027 post-UTME screening schedule, inviting candidates to applt early. Details have emerged.

Andy Burnham sworn in as new MP after Starmer's resignation, video trends

Andy Burnham sworn in as new MP after Starmer's resignation, video trends

Europe

2 months ago

Andy Burnham has been sworn in as a Member of Parliament following Keir Starmer’s resignation, marking a major shift in United Kingdom (UK) political leadership.

Justin Cary, former Sixpence None the Richer star, passes away at 50

Justin Cary, former Sixpence None the Richer star, passes away at 50

Celebrities

2 months ago

Justin Cary, bassist of Sixpence None the Richer, has passed away at 50 from a severe stroke, leaving fans and colleagues in mourning. Tributes pour in online.

Peter Obi calls for resignation of Tinubu, gives reason

Peter Obi calls for resignation of Tinubu, gives reason

Politics

2 months ago

The presidential candidate of the NDC, Peter Obi, on Monday, June 22, called for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s resignation. Legit.ng has the details.

Popular Nigerian cleric mysteriously dies inside hotel as details emerge

Popular Nigerian cleric mysteriously dies inside hotel as details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Mr Omotayo Ezekiel Fajana, a cleric, was found dead in a hotel in Akungba-Akoko. Police investigate circumstances; three in custody. Church community in shock.

Finidi George gives verdict on African teams at 2026 World Cup after Tunisia disaster

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Finidi George gives verdict on African teams at 2026 World Cup after Tunisia disaster

Football

2 months ago

Former Super Eagles coach Finidi George has assessed Africa's performances at the 2026 World Cup, with Tunisia becoming the first team from the continent to exit.

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