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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

Author's articles

Producers announce new price for a bag of 'pure water', N110 increase

Producers announce new price for a bag of 'pure water', N110 increase

Industry

3 months ago

2027 election: List of ADC leaders whose children are in APC

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2027 election: List of ADC leaders whose children are in APC

Politics

3 months ago

Covenant University student who invigilated 200 learners during examination posts unusual experience

Covenant University student who invigilated 200 learners during examination posts unusual experience

People

3 months ago

Tension as Broda Shaggi lands in hospital after firearm wound on set, fans call for prayers

Tension as Broda Shaggi lands in hospital after firearm wound on set, fans call for prayers

Nollywood

3 months ago

Transport operators announce new fares in Lagos, Abuja as NNPC, others change petrol prices

Transport operators announce new fares in Lagos, Abuja as NNPC, others change petrol prices

Industry

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen: 6 clubs rumoured to be interested in Galatasaray striker

Victor Osimhen: 6 clubs rumoured to be interested in Galatasaray striker

Football

3 months ago

Breaking: Iran's new Supreme Leader sends first revenge threat to Trump

Breaking: Iran's new Supreme Leader sends first revenge threat to Trump

Asia

3 months ago

Iranian new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has sent a revenge message to US President Donald Trump and made a fresh vow on Strait of Hormuz.

Israeli government accuses Iran of heavy bombardment, releases statement and photo

Israeli government accuses Iran of heavy bombardment, releases statement and photo

World

3 months ago

Israel accused Iran of firing cluster munitions at civilians, warning of deliberate targeting as tensions rose and humanitarian concerns intensified.

University of Ibadan graduate who had low score in 100 level brags online, displays 500L CGPA

University of Ibadan graduate who had low score in 100 level brags online, displays 500L CGPA

People

3 months ago

A graduate of the University of Ibadan, who had a very low CGPA in her 100 level, trends on social media after displaying her unexpected 500L result.

Is it true that Iran's new Supreme Leader is dead? Trump finally gives update

Is it true that Iran's new Supreme Leader is dead? Trump finally gives update

Asia

3 months ago

United States President Donald Trump has expressed confidence in taking out the new Iranian Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, just 12 days after killing his father.

Pastor confidently shares what will happen to Bishop Abioye's church in 5 years: "Mark it"

Pastor confidently shares what will happen to Bishop Abioye's church in 5 years: "Mark it"

People

3 months ago

A Nigerian cleric has declared what he believes will happen to Bishop David Abioye's church in the coming five years. He dared people to mark what he said.

University of Ibadan pharmacy student who started business after gaining admission bags first class

University of Ibadan pharmacy student who started business after gaining admission bags first class

People

3 months ago

A young Nigerian lady went viral as she celebrated her induction into pharmacy at the University of Ibadan. She bagged first class despite having 3 businesses.

Who hit the Iranian girls’ school in Minab and killed over 170? New details emerge

Who hit the Iranian girls’ school in Minab and killed over 170? New details emerge

Asia

3 months ago

A missile struck Shajareh Tayyebeh Elementary School in Iran on February 28, killing over 170, mostly girls, as US military probes a possible Tomahawk missile strike

Dangote takes control of N14.4 trillion Nigeria’s fuel market as FG suspends petrol imports

Dangote takes control of N14.4 trillion Nigeria’s fuel market as FG suspends petrol imports

Energy

3 months ago

Nigeria's petrol market shifts as Dangote Refinery dominates supply post-import licence suspension, raising concerns over reliance on a single supplier.

University of Ibadan pharmacy student who gained admission in 2018 bags degree, shares story

University of Ibadan pharmacy student who gained admission in 2018 bags degree, shares story

People

3 months ago

A young Nigerian man went viral as he celebrated the completion of his pharmaceutical studies at the University of Ibadan. He gained admission in 2018.

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