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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.

5129 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Why two Arsenal players were denied Premier League medals at official presentation

Why two Arsenal players were denied Premier League medals at official presentation

Football

10 days ago

2027 presidency: Nigerian pastor sends direct prophecy to NDC's Peter Obi, video emerges

2027 presidency: Nigerian pastor sends direct prophecy to NDC's Peter Obi, video emerges

Politics

10 days ago

2027 elections: "How Obi-Kwankwaso's alliance will unseat Tinubu,” Analyst explains

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2027 elections: "How Obi-Kwankwaso's alliance will unseat Tinubu,” Analyst explains

Politics

10 days ago

Breaking: PDP aspirants take action over attempt to smuggle Buhari's ex-minister into guber race

Breaking: PDP aspirants take action over attempt to smuggle Buhari's ex-minister into guber race

Politics

10 days ago

How much each Premier League team will earn as Arsenal take home champions’ prize

How much each Premier League team will earn as Arsenal take home champions’ prize

Football

10 days ago

KWAM1 spends lavishly on Kollington Ayinla as they prepare for Ileya, fans gush: "How it should be"

KWAM1 spends lavishly on Kollington Ayinla as they prepare for Ileya, fans gush: "How it should be"

Celebrities

10 days ago

Just In: US Embassy announces closure of Abuja, Lagos offices, details emerge

Just In: US Embassy announces closure of Abuja, Lagos offices, details emerge

Nigeria

11 days ago

The United States Embassy in Abuja and Consulate General in Lagos will close on Monday, May 25, 2026, for Memorial Day, honouring fallen military personnel.

Ayo Oritsejafor opens up about battle with cancer: “I was in pain and laughing, nobody knew”

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Ayo Oritsejafor opens up about battle with cancer: “I was in pain and laughing, nobody knew”

Celebrities

11 days ago

Ayo Oritsejafor reveals his hidden battle with cancer, sharing his painful journey, treatment costs, and triumph over illness in a candid Instagram video.

New petrol prices at NNPC filling stations as depots reduce rates

New petrol prices at NNPC filling stations as depots reduce rates

Energy

11 days ago

NNPC filling stations in Lagos adjusted petrol prices to N1,300 to N1,315 per litre following depot price reductions across major marketers in May.

Eid Al Adha 2026: Government declares exceptional public holiday, date emerges

Eid Al Adha 2026: Government declares exceptional public holiday, date emerges

Africa

11 days ago

Authorities in Morocco have announced Eid Al Adha (also called Eid al-Kabir) 2026 public holiday dates, giving residents a three-day break in May 2026.

Lawyer who won N1m on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire show in 2010 shares encounter with Frank Edoho

Lawyer who won N1m on Who Wants to Be a Millionaire show in 2010 shares encounter with Frank Edoho

People

12 days ago

A lawyer has shared his backstate encounter with TV host Frank Edoho after winning N1 million on the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire game show in 2010.

Fresh increase in cooking gas prices looms as depots quote new rates

Fresh increase in cooking gas prices looms as depots quote new rates

Energy

12 days ago

Lagos cooking gas prices may rise sharply as prolonged LPG supply shortages continue, with depot disruptions pushing costs toward N2,000 per kilogram across markets.

CBN announces next step for five Nigerian banks that failed to meet recapitalisation target

CBN announces next step for five Nigerian banks that failed to meet recapitalisation target

Economy

12 days ago

CBN assures continued operations for five banks amid recapitalisation challenges, highlighting investor confidence as 33 banks comply with new capital requirements.

Post-UTME 2026: List of universities that have released admission form

Post-UTME 2026: List of universities that have released admission form

Education

13 days ago

Several Nigerian universities have released 2026 Post-UTME and DE forms as candidates prepare for admission screening into tertiary institutions.

Full List: States where APC is yet to announce governorship primary election winners, and why

Full List: States where APC is yet to announce governorship primary election winners, and why

Politics

13 days ago

The ruling APC conducted its governorship primary elections on Thursday, May 21, but the party was yet to announce winners in some states, which has been compiled.

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