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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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Teacher asks students to write what they watch on TV and phones, their responses break hearts

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Teacher asks students to write what they watch on TV and phones, their responses break hearts

People

3 months ago

Tinubu mentions one thing that will die with him, video trends

Tinubu mentions one thing that will die with him, video trends

Politics

3 months ago

UK releases full list of fully remote jobs for March 2026, mentions actual salary

UK releases full list of fully remote jobs for March 2026, mentions actual salary

World

3 months ago

Priscilla, Juma Jux share ordeal since son started crawling, funny clip trends: "Una just dey start"

Priscilla, Juma Jux share ordeal since son started crawling, funny clip trends: "Una just dey start"

Celebrities

3 months ago

Private depots crash petrol prices to rival Dangote Refinery after new rate review

Private depots crash petrol prices to rival Dangote Refinery after new rate review

Energy

3 months ago

SEC cracks down on unregistered digital platforms, releases list of 38 shut down

SEC cracks down on unregistered digital platforms, releases list of 38 shut down

Capital Market

3 months ago

“BBL won’t make you healthier”: Uriel Oputa breaks silence after Elena Jessica’s botched procedure

“BBL won’t make you healthier”: Uriel Oputa breaks silence after Elena Jessica’s botched procedure

Celebrities

3 months ago

Big Brother Naija star Uriel Oputa has warned Nigerians about the dangers of BBL surgeries days after socialite Elena Jessica passed away from complications

Liam Rosenior reacts after Chelsea's dramatic loss to PSG in Champions League

Liam Rosenior reacts after Chelsea's dramatic loss to PSG in Champions League

Football

3 months ago

Chelsea boss Liam Rosenior reflects on the team's 5-2 loss to PSG, highlighting Filip Jorgensen's crucial errors ahead of the second leg at Stamford Bridge.

Ebonyi community takes action over alleged killing of 41 villagers

Ebonyi community takes action over alleged killing of 41 villagers

Nigeria

3 months ago

Umobor Akaeze community in Ebonyi State has taken action after the alleged killings of 41 residents amid a land dispute, despite a Supreme Court judgement

Retired Winners Chapel Vice Bishop Aremu sends powerful message to Bishop Abioye on his birthday

Retired Winners Chapel Vice Bishop Aremu sends powerful message to Bishop Abioye on his birthday

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Social media users have reacted to the birthday message that Bishop Aremu sent to Bishop Abioye on his birthday. Both men retired from Winners Chapel.

Iran finally sets conditions to end war with US and Israel, lists demands

Iran finally sets conditions to end war with US and Israel, lists demands

World

3 months ago

Iran has set conditions to end war with US and Israel, demanded reparations, closed Strait of Hormuz, and threatened 2026 FIFA World Cup withdrawal.

Full list: Raw food and other 23 items not allowed at Covenant university in 2026

Full list: Raw food and other 23 items not allowed at Covenant university in 2026

Education

3 months ago

Covenant University enforced a strict ban on raw food, cooking appliances, hard drugs, alcohol, weapons, and entertainment devices to ensure safety and discipline.

Nigerian lady married to white man in Canada shares how she was almost deported, story trends

Nigerian lady married to white man in Canada shares how she was almost deported, story trends

People

3 months ago

A Nigerian woman living in Canada named Jumoke shared how she was almost deported to her country. Many reacted as she narrated what happened to her.

Tension as US only military base in Africa faces possible attack amid Iran‑US‑Israel conflict

Tension as US only military base in Africa faces possible attack amid Iran‑US‑Israel conflict

Africa

3 months ago

Tension grows as US only military base in Africa, could face attack from Iran‑linked forces and Houthis could target, troops protecting Red Sea trade routes.

Canada releases 7 key rules for international students who want to work while schooling in 2026

Canada releases 7 key rules for international students who want to work while schooling in 2026

People

3 months ago

International students in Canada can work off-campus. Discover 7 key rules, eligibility requirements, and work hour limits you must know before getting a job.

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