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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

Author's articles

Tragedy as gunmen kill man in his house over alleged 'yahoo money'

Tragedy as gunmen kill man in his house over alleged 'yahoo money'

Nigeria

3 months ago

FIFA President reopens GOAT debate after message to Portugal and Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo

FIFA President reopens GOAT debate after message to Portugal and Al Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo

Football

3 months ago

2baba and AY Makun’s daughters steal attention with playful moments together

2baba and AY Makun’s daughters steal attention with playful moments together

Celebrities

3 months ago

APC governorship primaries: List of winners declared so far across states

APC governorship primaries: List of winners declared so far across states

Politics

3 months ago

Breaking: DHQ names terrorist group responsible for Oyo school kidnap

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Breaking: DHQ names terrorist group responsible for Oyo school kidnap

Nigeria

3 months ago

Lawmaker representing Gov Yusuf's constituency dumps APC after losing return ticket

Lawmaker representing Gov Yusuf's constituency dumps APC after losing return ticket

Politics

3 months ago

Cristiano Ronaldo scores brace as Al Nassr win Saudi Pro League in seven years

Cristiano Ronaldo scores brace as Al Nassr win Saudi Pro League in seven years

Football

3 months ago

Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice as Al Nassr triumphed 4-1 over Damac FC, securing their first Saudi Pro League title in seven years.

Harry Maguire reacts after being dropped from 2026 World Cup squad

Harry Maguire reacts after being dropped from 2026 World Cup squad

Football

3 months ago

Thomas Tuchel reportedly drops Harry Maguire from England's 2026 World Cup squad, surprising the defender who expresses disappointment ahead of the tournament.

UK radio apologises after accidentally announcing King Charles III’s death

UK radio apologises after accidentally announcing King Charles III’s death

Europe

3 months ago

Radio Caroline mistakenly announced King Charles III's death due to a computer error, leading to an apology as the station corrected the false broadcast.

Victor Osimhen: Turkish pundit names price tag, suggests replacement to Galatasaray

Victor Osimhen: Turkish pundit names price tag, suggests replacement to Galatasaray

Football

3 months ago

Victor Osimhen's future at Galatasaray is uncertain as pundits suggest a €150 million sale and replacement options, despite his pivotal role in the team's success.

2027 election: Tinubu speaks on what he'll do in second term in office

2027 election: Tinubu speaks on what he'll do in second term in office

Politics

3 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has outlined his plans for a second term in office ahead of the 2027 elections, detailing what his administration intends to achieve.

Deeper Life Bible Church loses pastor loved by many, Nigerians react to cleric's death

Deeper Life Bible Church loses pastor loved by many, Nigerians react to cleric's death

People

3 months ago

Photos of a Deeper Life Church pastor who recently died has emerged on social media as people mourned his demise. It is unclear how he died and where it happened.

Journalist releases list of 5 rewards Arsenal will get for winning 2025/2026 Premier League title

Journalist releases list of 5 rewards Arsenal will get for winning 2025/2026 Premier League title

People

3 months ago

After Arsenal won the 2025/2026 Champions League final, a journalist has pointed out 5 rewards the team would get for winning the English Premier League.

Segun Aina: Five things to know about new JAMB registrar after Tinubu’s appointment

Segun Aina: Five things to know about new JAMB registrar after Tinubu’s appointment

Education

3 months ago

Professor Segun Aina was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the new JAMB Registrar, succeeding Professor Is-haq Oloyede whose tenure ends July 31, 2026.

Breaking: Tinubu appoints 40-year-old professor as new JAMB registrar

Breaking: Tinubu appoints 40-year-old professor as new JAMB registrar

Education

3 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Professor Segun Aina as the new Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Registrar, succeeding Professor Oloyede.

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