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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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Nigerian security agencies ordered to bring Kyari before senate dead or alive, video trends

Nigerian security agencies ordered to bring Kyari before senate dead or alive, video trends

Politics

2 months ago

Canada publishes starting salaries of captains, majors, colonels and other army officers

Canada publishes starting salaries of captains, majors, colonels and other army officers

People

2 months ago

Davido honours abducted Oyo schoolchildren, wears their names at FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert

Davido honours abducted Oyo schoolchildren, wears their names at FIFA World Cup Countdown Concert

Celebrities

2 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to first-ever match against Nigeria: "It's done"

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts to first-ever match against Nigeria: "It's done"

Football

2 months ago

Judy Austin's ex, Obasi, calls her out over their children, shares throwback photo, sparks reactions

Judy Austin's ex, Obasi, calls her out over their children, shares throwback photo, sparks reactions

Nollywood

2 months ago

Jega, Gambari, top Nigerian elders sound warning: “Nigeria at dangerous crossroads”

Jega, Gambari, top Nigerian elders sound warning: “Nigeria at dangerous crossroads”

Nigeria

2 months ago

NDC gives appointment to Peter Obi's popular critic

NDC gives appointment to Peter Obi's popular critic

Politics

2 months ago

Nigerians have started reacting to the appointment of a popular and influential critic of Peter Obi by the NDC, as the party prepares for the 2027 general elections.

Alexx Ekubo: IK Ogbonna shares their last conversation as Yomi Casual breaks down, "How I cried"

Alexx Ekubo: IK Ogbonna shares their last conversation as Yomi Casual breaks down, "How I cried"

Nollywood

2 months ago

Emotional videos from Alexx Ekubo's Service of Songs emerge, featuring heartfelt tributes by IK Ogbonna, stirring reactions from fans and friends alike.

Alexx Ekubo: Sister-in-law breaks silence on actor’s wife, Anwuli, “Why we gave him a partner"

Alexx Ekubo: Sister-in-law breaks silence on actor’s wife, Anwuli, “Why we gave him a partner"

Nollywood

2 months ago

Alexx Ekubo's sister-in-law has shared what she knows about the late actor at his Service of Songs in Lagos state. She also spoke about his marriage to her sister.

Changing of name and date of birth on NIN and BVN in 2026: Step-by-step guide released

Changing of name and date of birth on NIN and BVN in 2026: Step-by-step guide released

Nigeria

2 months ago

Citizens updated their NIN and BVN details through a clear step-by-step guide, paid approved fees, and submitted documents for smooth corrections.

Breakdown of university lecturers’ salaries in Nigeria after minimum wage implementation released

Breakdown of university lecturers’ salaries in Nigeria after minimum wage implementation released

Education

2 months ago

Nigerian lecturers were ranked among Africa’s worst paid, with professors earning far less than peers abroad, sparking calls for urgent salary review.

UK Army publishes salary of army recruits, lance corporals and sergeants, shows annual earnings by rank

UK Army publishes salary of army recruits, lance corporals and sergeants, shows annual earnings by rank

People

2 months ago

The salary of UK military personnel, starting from recruits and privates, lance corporals, corporals, and sergeants, has been detailed in an article by Legit.ng.

Marketers release fresh petrol depot prices as crude oil rises

Marketers release fresh petrol depot prices as crude oil rises

Energy

2 months ago

Nigeria faces petrol price hikes as marketers respond to rising crude oil costs amid U.S.-Iran tensions, raising concerns over transport and living expenses.

Kidnapping: List of influential retired generals who have been killed, tortured

Kidnapping: List of influential retired generals who have been killed, tortured

Nigeria

2 months ago

The full list of retired military generals who have become the victims of kidnapping, killed or severely tortured during their ordeals, have been compiled for you.

Rabiu acquires Bombardier Global 8000 private jet for $81m, 5 key features stand out

Rabiu acquires Bombardier Global 8000 private jet for $81m, 5 key features stand out

Industry

2 months ago

Abdul Samad Rabiu expands BUA Group’s aviation fleet with an $81 million Bombardier Global 8000 jet as his business empire and wealth continue growing.

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