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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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Federal government releases list of 21 states, FCT at high risk of Ebola infection

Federal government releases list of 21 states, FCT at high risk of Ebola infection

Nigeria

3 months ago

Simi’s lawyer opens up on 5,000 online harassment singer received: "We reviewed their tweets"

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Simi’s lawyer opens up on 5,000 online harassment singer received: "We reviewed their tweets"

Celebrities

3 months ago

Has Tinubu dumped Islam for Christianity as viral video claims? Presidency speaks out

Has Tinubu dumped Islam for Christianity as viral video claims? Presidency speaks out

Politics

3 months ago

“This means so much”: Ini Edo makes major announcement ahead of Alexx Ekubo’s burial

“This means so much”: Ini Edo makes major announcement ahead of Alexx Ekubo’s burial

Celebrities

3 months ago

Tears as another popular Nollywood actor dies: “Rest in peace, legend”

Tears as another popular Nollywood actor dies: “Rest in peace, legend”

Celebrities

3 months ago

Regina Daniels and Somadina reunite at event, fans notice unexpected details as video trends

Regina Daniels and Somadina reunite at event, fans notice unexpected details as video trends

Celebrities

3 months ago

Fubara Snr declares Rivers governorship bid for 2027 election, party unveiled

Fubara Snr declares Rivers governorship bid for 2027 election, party unveiled

Politics

3 months ago

Fubara Snr has declared his intention to contest the 2027 governorship election in Rivers state. The political party on which he will run has also been disclosed.

Lady goes viral over the nickname she gave her boyfriend in her phone, video gets attention

Lady goes viral over the nickname she gave her boyfriend in her phone, video gets attention

People

3 months ago

A video making the rounds on social media has captured a Nigerian man's reaction after discovering what his coursemate had saved her boyfriend's name as.

Eid el-Kabir holiday: Government declares fresh work-free day for public sector workers

Eid el-Kabir holiday: Government declares fresh work-free day for public sector workers

Nigeria

3 months ago

An APC government has declared an extra holiday for all public sector workers to mark the Eid el-Kabir 2026 celebration, allowing further observance of the festival.

Okoya’s son under fire over controversial posture during Eid prayers at Lagos mansion

Okoya’s son under fire over controversial posture during Eid prayers at Lagos mansion

Celebrities

3 months ago

Raheem Okoya, son of billionaire Razaq Okoya, faces online backlash for his prayer posture during Eid al-Adha prayers at the family’s Lagos home amid scrutiny.

Lady regrets bitterly after undergoing BBL surgery, visits hospital to 'remove' it, video trends

Lady regrets bitterly after undergoing BBL surgery, visits hospital to 'remove' it, video trends

People

3 months ago

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady spoke up against going under the knife to enhance the lower body. Netizens reacted.

Lady who missed University of Ibadan cut-off mark by 3 points posts 2026 UTME score, many advise her

Lady who missed University of Ibadan cut-off mark by 3 points posts 2026 UTME score, many advise her

People

3 months ago

A University of Ibadan aspirant who missed the university cut-off mark for 2025 admission has shared her experience online and displayed her 2026 UTME score.

Drama as ex-deputy senate president suddenly resigns from APC, "‘I won't remain a sitting duck’

Drama as ex-deputy senate president suddenly resigns from APC, "‘I won't remain a sitting duck’

Politics

3 months ago

Ovie Omo-Agege has resigned from APC, citing a need for effective representation. The former Deputy Senate President commits to public service beyond party lines.

University of Ibadan offers admission to lady who wept after seeing her post-UTME result

University of Ibadan offers admission to lady who wept after seeing her post-UTME result

People

3 months ago

The University of Ibadan (UI) has offered admission to a young lady who wept after she saw the score she got in the post-UTME exam she wrote at the university.

Breaking: Another Nollywood veteran actor Emeka Ike declares his political Ambition

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Breaking: Another Nollywood veteran actor Emeka Ike declares his political Ambition

Politics

3 months ago

Veteran Nollywood actor Emeka Ike announces his candidacy for the House of Representatives, aiming for structured national development in the 2027 elections.

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