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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.

5218 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Yinka Alaseyori under fire for defending Tinubu amid public outcry over Oyo school attack

Yinka Alaseyori under fire for defending Tinubu amid public outcry over Oyo school attack

Celebrities

13 days ago

Full list of 20 African countries not affected as US plans to cut down visa processing embassies

Full list of 20 African countries not affected as US plans to cut down visa processing embassies

Africa

13 days ago

Breaking: Tinubu's govt terminates 3-month terminal leave for civil servants

Breaking: Tinubu's govt terminates 3-month terminal leave for civil servants

Nigeria

13 days ago

Paystack takes over as Nigerian banking startup ends operation

Paystack takes over as Nigerian banking startup ends operation

Industry

13 days ago

TCN alerts three states of 30-day power outage amid ongoing upgrade

TCN alerts three states of 30-day power outage amid ongoing upgrade

Energy

13 days ago

Convoy of prominent governor's aide ambushed by gunmen, two dead

Convoy of prominent governor's aide ambushed by gunmen, two dead

Nigeria

13 days ago

Tragedy as prominent former lawmaker assassinated in Plateau, photo surfaces

Tragedy as prominent former lawmaker assassinated in Plateau, photo surfaces

Nigeria

13 days ago

A former lawmaker has been tragically assassinated in Plateau state, northcentral Nigeria, igniting concern across communities. Legit.ng has the details.

Wike speaks on moves to make Jonathan PDP candidate for 2027 election

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Wike speaks on moves to make Jonathan PDP candidate for 2027 election

Politics

13 days ago

Ahead of the 2027 election, Minister Nyesom Wike has reacted to reports about moves within the PDP to make ex-President Goodluck Jonathan its presidential candidate.

Breaking: Atiku replies Wike over 2027 election in Rivers, "You can't stop anything"

Breaking: Atiku replies Wike over 2027 election in Rivers, "You can't stop anything"

Nigeria

13 days ago

Atiku Abubakar refutes Wike's claims on ADC's electoral prospects in Rivers State, asserting voters' independence amid rising concerns over economic issues.

Breaking: Bauchi Gov breaks silence over claims of becoming Jonathan's running mate in 2027

Breaking: Bauchi Gov breaks silence over claims of becoming Jonathan's running mate in 2027

Nigeria

14 days ago

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed denies links to Goodluck Jonathan’s vice-presidential ambitions for 2027, affirming his focus on the Bauchi South Senatorial seat.

"Are you true mothers?": IGoSave calls out Nigerian first ladies over silence on Oyo abductions

"Are you true mothers?": IGoSave calls out Nigerian first ladies over silence on Oyo abductions

Celebrities

14 days ago

Veteran comedian IGoSave criticised Nigerian first ladies over their silence on the abduction of innocent schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo state

Dealers announce new price for cooking gas nationwide

Dealers announce new price for cooking gas nationwide

Energy

14 days ago

Cooking gas prices have surged nationwide to N2,000 per kilogram, increasing household costs, worsening inflation pressure and raising concerns over affordability.

Official and parallel markets finally converge as naira ends May stronger

Official and parallel markets finally converge as naira ends May stronger

Economy

14 days ago

The naira's strong May performance reduced exchange rate gaps, buoyed by rising reserves. However, experts caution against potential oil price risks ahead.

University of Ibadan: Post-UTME aggregate score of new students who had 332 in JAMB draws reactions

University of Ibadan: Post-UTME aggregate score of new students who had 332 in JAMB draws reactions

People

14 days ago

A University of Ibadan new student stirs reactions on social media after a photo showing the aggregate score she got after scoring 332 in JAMB surfaced online.

Brock Lesnar gets his revenge against Oba Femi, defeats Nigerian wrestler in epic WWE clash, video

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Brock Lesnar gets his revenge against Oba Femi, defeats Nigerian wrestler in epic WWE clash, video

WWE

14 days ago

Brock Lesnar exacts revenge on Oba Femi at Inalpi Arena, dominating in a rematch following WrestleMania 42. Fans express mixed reactions to the outcome.

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