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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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MOBO Awards founder Kanya King, who championed Afrobeats globally, dies at 57: "A true legend"

MOBO Awards founder Kanya King, who championed Afrobeats globally, dies at 57: "A true legend"

Nollywood

2 months ago

Queen cries out, accuses Oba Kolawole Sowemimo of alleged assault: "Thought their love was perfect"

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Queen cries out, accuses Oba Kolawole Sowemimo of alleged assault: "Thought their love was perfect"

Celebrities

2 months ago

Oyo: Bandits’ alleged demands spark concerns as Verydarkman shares latest observations

Oyo: Bandits’ alleged demands spark concerns as Verydarkman shares latest observations

Celebrities

2 months ago

Cost of bus transportation rises in Nigeria, residents of 10 states pay more

Cost of bus transportation rises in Nigeria, residents of 10 states pay more

Industry

2 months ago

Breaking: Over 40 people die in Sahara Desert as details emerge

Breaking: Over 40 people die in Sahara Desert as details emerge

Africa

2 months ago

Oyo: WAEC under fire as students write WASSCE papers late into the night, videos surface

Oyo: WAEC under fire as students write WASSCE papers late into the night, videos surface

Education

2 months ago

Mark Angel's throwback videos with his new wife get people talking: “The journey didn't start today”

Mark Angel's throwback videos with his new wife get people talking: “The journey didn't start today”

Celebrities

2 months ago

Throwback videos of Mark Angel and his new wife spark debate online. Fans praise her loyalty while questioning her age, amid discussions of their recent wedding.

2026: ICPC lists 30 wanted persons in Nigeria, releases names and photos

2026: ICPC lists 30 wanted persons in Nigeria, releases names and photos

Nigeria

2 months ago

ICPC released a list of wanted persons in Nigeria, publishing names and photos while urging citizens to share information with its offices or toll-free line.

Tragedy hits music industry as R&B legend passes away after suffering stroke, "One of the best"

Tragedy hits music industry as R&B legend passes away after suffering stroke, "One of the best"

Celebrities

3 months ago

The music world mourns R&B legend Peabo Bryson, who passed away at 71 after battling stroke. Tributes pour in from fans, celebrating his iconic legacy.

Breaking: Top northern traditional ruler assassinated

Breaking: Top northern traditional ruler assassinated

Nigeria

3 months ago

Traditional ruler Godwin Vonga killed by gunmen in Plateau State, igniting concerns over rising insecurity. Community mourns as investigations continue into attack.

TCN alerts five Nigerian states of power outages, disruption to affect neigbouring country

TCN alerts five Nigerian states of power outages, disruption to affect neigbouring country

Energy

3 months ago

Millions in Northern Nigeria face blackouts as TCN announces a seven-hour outage for maintenance. Kano, Katsina, and Jigawa states are hardest hit.

Did Pastor Adeboye protest against former president Goodluck Jonathan? Fact emerges

Did Pastor Adeboye protest against former president Goodluck Jonathan? Fact emerges

Nigeria

3 months ago

RCCG stated Pastor Adeboye never protested Jonathan’s government; the viral photo was from Buhari-era walk, as Adeboye urged decisive action on insecurity.

Femi Azeez discloses Eric Chelle’s message during impressive Unity Cup outing

Femi Azeez discloses Eric Chelle’s message during impressive Unity Cup outing

Football

3 months ago

Super Eagles star Femi Azeez discusses Eric Chelle's encouragement during the Unity Cup, and his absence from upcoming matches due to club commitments.

Bandit leader contacts family of abducted retired general, makes demands

Bandit leader contacts family of abducted retired general, makes demands

Nigeria

3 months ago

A bandit leader has contacted the family of abducted retired Major General Rabe Batsari and demanded the release of relatives allegedly in custody.

Man who didn't meet University of Ibadan JAMB cut-off mark in 2001 fulfils childhood dream

Man who didn't meet University of Ibadan JAMB cut-off mark in 2001 fulfils childhood dream

People

3 months ago

A man who wasn’t admitted by University of Ibadan after he wrote the JAMB exam in 2001 took to his media page to celebrate as he finally studied his dream course.

James Ojo