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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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CAF releases new statement with update on Nigeria, Senegal, Morocco after recent AFCON 2025 verdict

CAF releases new statement with update on Nigeria, Senegal, Morocco after recent AFCON 2025 verdict

Football

3 months ago

We apologise: TCN alerts Lagos residents of 122 days of power interruption, unveils affected areas

We apologise: TCN alerts Lagos residents of 122 days of power interruption, unveils affected areas

Energy

3 months ago

Tinubu mentions 2 countries to support Nigeria after US alliance

Tinubu mentions 2 countries to support Nigeria after US alliance

Nigeria

3 months ago

Former senator dumps ADC in Atiku’s home state, announces new party, video emerges

Former senator dumps ADC in Atiku’s home state, announces new party, video emerges

Politics

3 months ago

Iran mentions 4 things that will happen if US strikes its power plants

Iran mentions 4 things that will happen if US strikes its power plants

World

3 months ago

Just in: Tension as bandits attack church during service, kidnap worshippers

Just in: Tension as bandits attack church during service, kidnap worshippers

Nigeria

3 months ago

El-Rufai’s detention: Political analyst speaks on possible outcome

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El-Rufai’s detention: Political analyst speaks on possible outcome

Politics

3 months ago

A political analyst, Kelly Agaba, highlights Mallam Nasir El-Rufai’s detention by the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).

Carabao Cup: How much Manchester City earned after beating Arsenal in final

Carabao Cup: How much Manchester City earned after beating Arsenal in final

Football

3 months ago

Manchester City triumphed over Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final, with Nico O'Reilly scoring twice as Guardiola claims his fifth title and the season's first trophy.

NNPC raises petrol prices by N100, releases new rates for Abuja, Lagos, other states

NNPC raises petrol prices by N100, releases new rates for Abuja, Lagos, other states

Energy

3 months ago

NNPCL, MRS, and Ardova have raised petrol prices nationwide, pushing pump prices above N1,300 per litre amid rising crude oil costs and supply pressures

Iyabo Ojo breaks silence with new video after Baba Ijesha's bold claim about her children

Iyabo Ojo breaks silence with new video after Baba Ijesha's bold claim about her children

Nollywood

3 months ago

Iyabo Ojo responded with a vibrant video after Baba Ijesha's claims. As she focused on her upcoming film, reactions from fans reveal unwavering support.

Fact check: Did Israel’s parliament support Biafra and Nnamdi Kanu’s release? Details emerge

Fact check: Did Israel’s parliament support Biafra and Nnamdi Kanu’s release? Details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Israel’s parliament was falsely linked to Biafra in a viral Facebook claim. No evidence showed 70 lawmakers backed Nnamdi Kanu’s release. The claim was proven false.

Did Israel appoint an interim prime minister to replace Netanyahu? Fact emerges

Did Israel appoint an interim prime minister to replace Netanyahu? Fact emerges

World

3 months ago

A viral post falsely claimed Donald Trump’s convoy was attacked by Iranian operatives, but fact-checks showed no evidence and images were manipulated.

President Donald Trump considers 'winding down' Iran war

President Donald Trump considers 'winding down' Iran war

US

3 months ago

US President Donald Trump says he is considering winding down the Iran war as Washington nears key military objectives amid rising global tensions.

Ex-Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong reacts after CAF stripped Senegal of AFCON title

Ex-Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong reacts after CAF stripped Senegal of AFCON title

Football

3 months ago

William Troost-Ekong reacts to CAF stripping Senegal of the AFCON 2025 title. The decision has ignited widespread controversy in African football.

Iran war: Tension as Trump rushes thousands of troops to Middle East ahead of warship schedule

Iran war: Tension as Trump rushes thousands of troops to Middle East ahead of warship schedule

US

3 months ago

The United States says more troops are heading to the Middle East after officials revealed a warship and Marine unit will depart three weeks earlier than planned.

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