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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.

6214 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

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: Doctor lists 4 warning signs of kidney cancer you should never ignore

Alexx Ekubo: Doctor lists 4 warning signs of kidney cancer you should never ignore

People

3 months ago

Lady accused of cheating with Frank Edoho finally breaks silence, shares fresh details

Lady accused of cheating with Frank Edoho finally breaks silence, shares fresh details

Celebrities

3 months ago

High crude oil cost: AP, MRS, others increase petrol depot prices, filling stations adjust fast

High crude oil cost: AP, MRS, others increase petrol depot prices, filling stations adjust fast

Energy

3 months ago

Alexx Ekubo: Lady who knew late actor since university days shares what people didn’t know about him

Alexx Ekubo: Lady who knew late actor since university days shares what people didn’t know about him

People

3 months ago

Frank Edoho’s first wife, Katherine, breaks silence amid collapse of his second marriage

Frank Edoho’s first wife, Katherine, breaks silence amid collapse of his second marriage

Celebrities

3 months ago

Didier Deschamps explains Eduardo Camavinga's omission from France's 2026 World Cup squad

Didier Deschamps explains Eduardo Camavinga's omission from France's 2026 World Cup squad

Football

3 months ago

Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga misses the 2026 FIFA World Cup due to injuries. Coach Didier Deschamps faces criticism for omitting key players from his squad.

What Obi and Kwankwaso agreed to do in 2031 emerges as top ally shares major details

What Obi and Kwankwaso agreed to do in 2031 emerges as top ally shares major details

Politics

3 months ago

Ibrahim Abdulkarim discusses Peter Obi's one-term pledge and long-term political strategy, highlighting reforms and succession plans for the 2027 elections.

Just in: Nigerian police extradite suspected 'Yahoo boy' to US over romance scam, wire fraud, others

Just in: Nigerian police extradite suspected 'Yahoo boy' to US over romance scam, wire fraud, others

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigerian police extradite Samuel Ugberease to the US for online romance scam charges, as his syndicate allegedly defrauded victims of $1.5 million.

Tinubu mentions his top legacy in Lagos: "I’m still monitoring"

Tinubu mentions his top legacy in Lagos: "I’m still monitoring"

Nigeria

3 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has revealed his greatest legacy in Lagos, adding that he has kept monitoring its progress since leaving office in 2007 as the state governor.

Arsenal clarifies Crystal Palace won't earn bonus if the Gunners win Premier League title

Arsenal clarifies Crystal Palace won't earn bonus if the Gunners win Premier League title

Football

3 months ago

Arsenal clarify that Crystal Palace will not earn extra fees if the Gunners win the Premier League title, despite hopes for performance-related bonuses.

2027 elections: Court rules on move to recognise top opposition movement as political party

2027 elections: Court rules on move to recognise top opposition movement as political party

Politics

3 months ago

The Federal High Court has given a verdict on the move by a prominent and popular opposition movement to be recognised as a political party by INEC.

2026 Ballon d'Or: Ousmane Dembele speaks about prospect of going back-to-back

2026 Ballon d'Or: Ousmane Dembele speaks about prospect of going back-to-back

Football

3 months ago

Ousmane Dembele discusses his chances of winning a second consecutive Ballon d'Or as PSG targets more trophies, including the UEFA Champions League title.

Woman who knew Alexx Ekubo had cancer opens up, mentions what he allegedly left behind

Woman who knew Alexx Ekubo had cancer opens up, mentions what he allegedly left behind

People

3 months ago

After the death of Alexx Ekubo, a woman who claimed she knew that the actor had cancer shared her experience as she mentioned what he allegedly left behind.

Googlebook is coming: Google unveils new Android laptop to cChallenge Apple’s MacBook

Googlebook is coming: Google unveils new Android laptop to cChallenge Apple’s MacBook

Technology

3 months ago

Google unveils the Googlebook, its premium laptop challenging Apple’s MacBook dominance, featuring Gemini AI for enhanced performance and advanced functionality.

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