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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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Arsenal vs Burnley: Supercomputer predicts crucial Premier League game for Gunners

Arsenal vs Burnley: Supercomputer predicts crucial Premier League game for Gunners

Football

3 months ago

APC primaries: Former presidents, governors whose children won reps tickets

APC primaries: Former presidents, governors whose children won reps tickets

Politics

3 months ago

Full List: APC finally releases names of 47 disqualified senatorial aspirants ahead of primaries

Full List: APC finally releases names of 47 disqualified senatorial aspirants ahead of primaries

Politics

3 months ago

Manchester City star Rodri sends strong warning to Arsenal after FA Cup triumph amid PL title race

Manchester City star Rodri sends strong warning to Arsenal after FA Cup triumph amid PL title race

Football

3 months ago

Breaking: Renowned Nigerian cleric Ajose dies suddenly, photos emerge, "hard to believe"

Breaking: Renowned Nigerian cleric Ajose dies suddenly, photos emerge, "hard to believe"

Nigeria

3 months ago

United States waives costly visa bonds for 2026 FIFA World Cup fans

United States waives costly visa bonds for 2026 FIFA World Cup fans

US

3 months ago

Priest falls on coffin during burial service, ceremony ends abruptly

Priest falls on coffin during burial service, ceremony ends abruptly

Africa

3 months ago

A Ghanaian priest unexpectedly fell into a grave onto a coffin during a burial service, ending the ceremony abruptly as mourners rushed to help him out.

Breaking: Sultan announces Dhul Hijjah 1, Eid Al Adha 2026 dates in Nigeria

Breaking: Sultan announces Dhul Hijjah 1, Eid Al Adha 2026 dates in Nigeria

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Sultan, Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar, has announced the commencement of Dhul Hijjah and confirmed the dates for the 2026 Eid Al Adha celebration in Nigeria.

Osimhen, Iheanacho, other Super Eagles stars who won 2025/26 league titles in Europe

Osimhen, Iheanacho, other Super Eagles stars who won 2025/26 league titles in Europe

Football

3 months ago

Kelechi Iheanacho's pivotal role helped Celtic clinch the Scottish Premiership title, joining six other Super Eagles stars in a successful European football season.

APC primaries: 50 House of Representatives members among losers ahead of 2027

APC primaries: 50 House of Representatives members among losers ahead of 2027

Politics

3 months ago

APC primaries reshaped Nigeria’s House as over 50 lawmakers lost tickets ahead of the 2027 elections, with surprises, disputes and allegations of irregularities.

Imam bags life sentence over abuse of 7 women, young girls

Imam bags life sentence over abuse of 7 women, young girls

Europe

3 months ago

A London court jailed Abdul Halim Khan for life after he was found guilty of sexually abusing seven victims while posing as a spiritual authority.

Breaking: Tambuwal withdraws from 2027 senatorial race, announces consensus candidate

Breaking: Tambuwal withdraws from 2027 senatorial race, announces consensus candidate

Politics

3 months ago

Aminu Waziri Tambuwal withdraws from the 2027 Sokoto South senatorial race as ADC endorses Faruk Yabo, enhancing party unity for the upcoming elections.

2027 elections: APC postpones primaries, reason, other details emerge

2027 elections: APC postpones primaries, reason, other details emerge

Politics

3 months ago

Sources within the ruling party has given more update on why the APC postpones its House of Representatives primaries in its permutation for 2027 elections.

Man shares what Alexx Ekubo did when brother visited actor’s house before his death, people react

Man shares what Alexx Ekubo did when brother visited actor’s house before his death, people react

People

3 months ago

A man whose brother visited the house of popular Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo long before his death has taken to social media to share details of the encounter.

After Alexx Ekubo’s death, doctor explains why cancer symptoms only appear when it is too late

After Alexx Ekubo’s death, doctor explains why cancer symptoms only appear when it is too late

Nigeria

3 months ago

Alexx Ekubo’s death reignited awareness about the hidden nature of cancer and the risks of late detection. Dr Alex Wibberley explained how cancer grew silently.

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