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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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Full list of Ekiti governorship candidates, ages, qualifications and political parties

Full list of Ekiti governorship candidates, ages, qualifications and political parties

Politics

2 months ago

Ex-Galatasaray striker pulls up with 9 soldiers to play street football in Surulere, video

Ex-Galatasaray striker pulls up with 9 soldiers to play street football in Surulere, video

Football

2 months ago

Achraf Hakimi breaks silence as he faces sexual assault charge amid World Cup with Morocco

Achraf Hakimi breaks silence as he faces sexual assault charge amid World Cup with Morocco

Football

2 months ago

Breaking: Tension as IPOB faction suspends Nnamdi Kanu, details emerge

Breaking

Breaking: Tension as IPOB faction suspends Nnamdi Kanu, details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

2026 World Cup: Why DR Congo’s viral superfan Michel Mboladinga missed historic Portugal clash

2026 World Cup: Why DR Congo’s viral superfan Michel Mboladinga missed historic Portugal clash

Football

2 months ago

Full list of four key things you need to enjoy Nigeria’s FreeTV with over 100 channels

Full list of four key things you need to enjoy Nigeria’s FreeTV with over 100 channels

Technology

2 months ago

Lady shares strange observation about late Alexx Ekubo's Wife's stomach, draws people's attention

Lady shares strange observation about late Alexx Ekubo's Wife's stomach, draws people's attention

People

2 months ago

A young Nigerian lady reacted to a video showing Alexx Ekubo’s wife at the Nollywood actor’s burial and shared an unexpected observation about her stomach.

Petrol prices fall as filling stations begin cuts, depots undercut Dangote rates

Petrol prices fall as filling stations begin cuts, depots undercut Dangote rates

Energy

2 months ago

Nigerians may see petrol prices drop as Dangote Refinery leads cuts. Experts warn that changes will be gradual, balancing consumer relief and marketer protection.

Femi Otedola’s wife, Nana, finally clears air on her identity: “I’m not Ghanaian”

Femi Otedola’s wife, Nana, finally clears air on her identity: “I’m not Ghanaian”

Celebrities

2 months ago

Nana Otedola sets the record straight on her heritage, affirming her Egba roots, birthplace in Kaduna, and addressing misconceptions about her identity.

Senator Shehu Sani gets new appointment, details emerge

Senator Shehu Sani gets new appointment, details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) senatorial candidate for Kaduna Central, Senator Shehu Sani, has gotten a new appointment ahead of the 2027 election.

36 Nigerian governors issue joint statement on state police, power reforms

36 Nigerian governors issue joint statement on state police, power reforms

Nigeria

2 months ago

Governors renewed support for state police and electricity reforms, backing constitutional safeguards and a solar initiative to expand power access.

Indian surgeon mourns Alexx Ekubo, shares biggest regret after hearing of Nollywood actor's death

Indian surgeon mourns Alexx Ekubo, shares biggest regret after hearing of Nollywood actor's death

People

2 months ago

An Indian surgeon who has been in touch with late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo since 2019 has reacted days after his death, sharing her regrets in a touching post.

Czechia vs South Africa: Supercomputer predicts 2026 FIFA World Cup match

Czechia vs South Africa: Supercomputer predicts 2026 FIFA World Cup match

Football

2 months ago

Opta's supercomputer predicts Czechia vs South Africa with crucial World Cup implications. Both teams seek victory after losing their opening matches in Group A.

"I'm not okay at all": Alexx Ekubo's sister shares personal clip hours before his burial, leaves many in tears

"I'm not okay at all": Alexx Ekubo's sister shares personal clip hours before his burial, leaves many in tears

Celebrities

2 months ago

Late actor Alexx Ekubo's sister, Tressure Ekubo, shared emotional photos and videos on social media hours before his burial, leaving many fans in tears

Petrol prices drop at depots below Dangote refinery's rate

Petrol prices drop at depots below Dangote refinery's rate

Industry

2 months ago

Depot owners have cut petrol and diesel prices below Dangote refinery rates amid rising competition and falling global crude oil prices in the international market.

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