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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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“Tinubu will be gone”: Dele Momodu speaks on 'only ticket' that can sack president in 2027 election

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“Tinubu will be gone”: Dele Momodu speaks on 'only ticket' that can sack president in 2027 election

Politics

3 months ago

Actress Remi Surutu shares what she faced for endorsing Tinubu, her stance on his re-election bid

Actress Remi Surutu shares what she faced for endorsing Tinubu, her stance on his re-election bid

Nollywood

3 months ago

Eid-al-Fitr 2026: Excitement as APC governor approves early payment of March salaries

Eid-al-Fitr 2026: Excitement as APC governor approves early payment of March salaries

Politics

3 months ago

Pastor Paul Enenche's daughter's new photos go viral as people notice same thing about her leg

Pastor Paul Enenche's daughter's new photos go viral as people notice same thing about her leg

People

3 months ago

Eid-al-Fitr 2026: Top national moonsighting committee member releases message on Shawwal crescent

Eid-al-Fitr 2026: Top national moonsighting committee member releases message on Shawwal crescent

Nigeria

3 months ago

"This isn't nice": Woman shares observation about Pst Enenche's daughter after seeing her new photos

"This isn't nice": Woman shares observation about Pst Enenche's daughter after seeing her new photos

People

3 months ago

Emir Sanusi explains why he didn’t panic after losing power

Emir Sanusi explains why he didn’t panic after losing power

Nigeria

3 months ago

Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II reflects on resilience after losing power, emphasising faith in God over positions during the Fola Adeola Annual Ramadan Lecture.

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) publishes salaries of lecturers, professors, graduate assistants

Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) publishes salaries of lecturers, professors, graduate assistants

People

3 months ago

In a publication confirmed on its official website, Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU) published the salaries of its professors, lecturers and graduate assistants.

Marketers release new petrol prices as Dangote reverses reduction

Marketers release new petrol prices as Dangote reverses reduction

Energy

3 months ago

Petrol depot prices rise across Nigeria after Dangote Petroleum Refinery restored its ex-depot rate to N1,175 per litre, forcing marketers to adjust prices.

Mother's Day: Tonto Dikeh's ex Churchill replies fan who asked why he celebrated only his mum

Mother's Day: Tonto Dikeh's ex Churchill replies fan who asked why he celebrated only his mum

Celebrities

3 months ago

Businessman Olakunle Churchill stirred controversy with his Mother’s Day tribute focused solely on his mother, ignoring his wife and ex-wife, Tonto Dikeh.

Eid al-Fitr: Jubilation as Kano governor Kabir Yusuf orders early salary payment for workers

Eid al-Fitr: Jubilation as Kano governor Kabir Yusuf orders early salary payment for workers

Nigeria

3 months ago

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state approves early payment of March salaries to civil servants, ensuring they are prepared for Eid al-Fitr celebrations.

Tears as Atiku's longtime ally dies, former Vice President releases heartfelt statement

Tears as Atiku's longtime ally dies, former Vice President releases heartfelt statement

Politics

3 months ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is mourning the loss of his longtime ally, Ifeanyi Izeze. The presidential hopeful releases a statement on Sunday.

Osimhen, Lookman absent from 2026 Ballon d’Or top 10 favourites list

Osimhen, Lookman absent from 2026 Ballon d’Or top 10 favourites list

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen and Ademola Lookman have been left out of the 2026 Ballon d’Or top 10 favourites list despite stellar seasons with Galatasaray and Atletico Madrid.

Covenant University explains how lecturers' salaries are determined in 2019-2024 handbook

Covenant University explains how lecturers' salaries are determined in 2019-2024 handbook

Education

3 months ago

Convenant University, located in Ota, Ogun State, has explained how salaries of lecturers, academic and nonteaching staff are determined in the 2019-2024 handbook

University of Ibadan (UI) publishes salaries of lecturers, librarians, research fellows, and professors

University of Ibadan (UI) publishes salaries of lecturers, librarians, research fellows, and professors

People

3 months ago

The University of Ibadan (UI) has published a detailed report revealing the pay scale of lecturers, senior lecturers, assistant lecturers, readers, and professors.

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