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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

5 big things Arsenal will receive after finally winning the Premier League title

5 big things Arsenal will receive after finally winning the Premier League title

Football

3 months ago

2027 elections: Full list of Senators bidding goodbye to Senate and why

2027 elections: Full list of Senators bidding goodbye to Senate and why

Politics

3 months ago

Arsenal win Premier League title: How much Gunners will earn in prize money

Arsenal win Premier League title: How much Gunners will earn in prize money

Football

3 months ago

"Very Terrible": Snake spotted inside church during service, video trends

"Very Terrible": Snake spotted inside church during service, video trends

Nigeria

3 months ago

Peter Obi reacts to Jonathan joining 2027 presidential election race, “Not in any way"

Peter Obi reacts to Jonathan joining 2027 presidential election race, “Not in any way"

Politics

3 months ago

Petrol, diesel prices crash across Nigerian depots despite surging global oil costs

Petrol, diesel prices crash across Nigerian depots despite surging global oil costs

Energy

3 months ago

NDC announces who will be its presidential candidate for 2027

NDC announces who will be its presidential candidate for 2027

Politics

3 months ago

NDC closes presidential nomination forms sale, with Peter Obi as the sole aspirant. Elective positions deadline extended to May 24, 2026, screening begins May 19.

Alexx Ekubo’s niece emotionally mourns actor, mentions special name she used to call him

Alexx Ekubo’s niece emotionally mourns actor, mentions special name she used to call him

People

3 months ago

Alexx Ekubo’s niece moved people to tears as she wrote a tribute to him and mentioned the special name she used to call him. She also posted rare clips of the actor.

Bukayo Saka meets Saliba's grandmother at Arsenal's final EPL home game vs Burnley

Bukayo Saka meets Saliba's grandmother at Arsenal's final EPL home game vs Burnley

Football

3 months ago

Bukayo Saka met the grandmother of his teammate William Saliba during Arsenal's final home game against Burnley, which they won 1-0 thanks to Havertz's goal.

Desmond Elliot clears air on role he played in Obasa’s impeachment saga

Desmond Elliot clears air on role he played in Obasa’s impeachment saga

Politics

3 months ago

In a fresh interview, lawmaker Desmond Elliot detailed his signature on Mudashiru Obasa’s impeachment notice and why Lagos lawmakers believed it had approval.

Cultists allegedly gun down Shawarma vendor near ShopRite in Lagos

Cultists allegedly gun down Shawarma vendor near ShopRite in Lagos

Nigeria

3 months ago

Shawarma vendor Andy was shot dead by suspected cultists in Sangotedo, Lagos. Masked men disguised as customers opened fire at close range, sparking renewed fears.

Winners’ Chapel member trends as Bishop Oyedepo calls her unexpected name, people react to the video

Winners’ Chapel member trends as Bishop Oyedepo calls her unexpected name, people react to the video

People

3 months ago

A member of Winners’ Chapel International has reacted after meeting Bishop David Oyedepo and hearing the unexpected name he called her during their brief chat.

Man laments after realising location of Alexx Ekubo's house, mentions it online

Man laments after realising location of Alexx Ekubo's house, mentions it online

People

3 months ago

A man has broken his silence after visiting the house of late actor Alexx Ekubo. The man mentioned the location of Alexx house. Alexx died on May 11.

Supercomputer predicts crucial Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Man City

Supercomputer predicts crucial Premier League clash between Bournemouth and Man City

Football

3 months ago

Opta’s supercomputer predicts the high-stakes clash as Manchester City visits Bournemouth. Key implications await for the title race and Champions League slot.

Lady posts video showing ‘something unusual’ Bishop David Oyedepo did while filming him

Lady posts video showing ‘something unusual’ Bishop David Oyedepo did while filming him

People

3 months ago

A Nigerian lady has shared her rare encounter with Bishop David Oyedepo of Living Faith Church after she filmed him during the International Ministers Conference.

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