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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.

6213 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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University of Uyo lecturer reacts as his wife who had third class in her BSc bags PhD degree

University of Uyo lecturer reacts as his wife who had third class in her BSc bags PhD degree

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

Zimbabwe raises domestic worker’s minimum wage to $90 amid rising living costs

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Zimbabwe raises domestic worker’s minimum wage to $90 amid rising living costs

World

2 months ago

Casemiro rejects reunion with Ronaldo in Saudi to join Messi

Casemiro rejects reunion with Ronaldo in Saudi to join Messi

Football

2 months ago

Temi Otedola exposes untold side of Mr Eazi, predicts his parenting style

Temi Otedola exposes untold side of Mr Eazi, predicts his parenting style

Celebrities

2 months ago

Japan increases visa fees for foreign nationals for first time in 48 years

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Japan increases visa fees for foreign nationals for first time in 48 years

World

2 months ago

Oba of Benin summons native doctors, priests, others, reason emerges

Oba of Benin summons native doctors, priests, others, reason emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

Just In: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy for Ekiti Election 2026 as PDP, others tackle APC

Just In: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy for Ekiti Election 2026 as PDP, others tackle APC

Politics

2 months ago

Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has released a prophecy for the Ekiti state governorship election, as PDP and other opposition parties challenge the ruling APC.

AY Makun releases Alexx Ekubo’s final video day after burial, gives reason for doing so

AY Makun releases Alexx Ekubo’s final video day after burial, gives reason for doing so

Celebrities

2 months ago

AY Makun shares an emotional video from late actor Alexx Ekubo, urging those facing silent struggles to persevere and find hope despite life's challenges.

Reactions as NDC picks influential APC critic as Lagos guber candidate

Reactions as NDC picks influential APC critic as Lagos guber candidate

Politics

2 months ago

The NDC has reportedly nominated a popular and influential critic of the APC as its governorship candidate in Lagos for the 2027 general elections.

"Let's pray for her": Teacher mentions 2 things Alexx Ekubo's wife did at his burial that stood out

"Let's pray for her": Teacher mentions 2 things Alexx Ekubo's wife did at his burial that stood out

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A female tacher has called for prayers for Alexx Ekubo's wife as she mentioned two things that the widow did at her husband's burial, sparking reactions online.

Dangote Refinery cuts cooking gas price by N170/kg as depots slash rates

Dangote Refinery cuts cooking gas price by N170/kg as depots slash rates

Energy

2 months ago

Dangote Refinery's LPG price slashes by N170/kg spark hope for Nigerian households facing rising living costs, with experts predicting further declines to N900/kg.

Alexx Ekubo: Lady identifies man who ‘suspiciously’ touched actor’s coffin, explains his actions

Alexx Ekubo: Lady identifies man who ‘suspiciously’ touched actor’s coffin, explains his actions

People

2 months ago

A smart lady has identified the man who “suspiciously” touched Alexx Ekubo’s coffin during the wake-keep. She explained the deep meaning behind his actions.

Man recalls 2 things Alexx Ekubo did when he bumped into him in 2015, says he can't forget it

Man recalls 2 things Alexx Ekubo did when he bumped into him in 2015, says he can't forget it

People

2 months ago

A man has narrated a brief encounter he had with Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo in 2015 and shared two things that happened that he would never forget.

Otedola strengthens control of First HoldCo with new investment

Otedola strengthens control of First HoldCo with new investment

Money

2 months ago

Femi Otedola has increased his stake in First HoldCo Plc to 20.42 percent after acquiring 680 million shares worth N29.6 billion in private placement.

NDC speaks on list of candidates making rounds online ahead of Imo, Abia, Anambra elections

NDC speaks on list of candidates making rounds online ahead of Imo, Abia, Anambra elections

Politics

2 months ago

NDC National Secretary Ikenna Enekweizu says the viral candidate list for Imo, Abia and Anambra elections is fake and did not come from party headquarters.

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