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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.

6223 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Uche Jombo reflects on heartfelt meeting with Alexx Ekubo’s wife after demise: "We sat around her"

Uche Jombo reflects on heartfelt meeting with Alexx Ekubo’s wife after demise: "We sat around her"

Celebrities

3 months ago

Alexx Ekubo's death: Man very angry with actor for lying to him displays their last WhatsApp chat

Alexx Ekubo's death: Man very angry with actor for lying to him displays their last WhatsApp chat

Family and Relationships

3 months ago

Alexx Ekubo: Woman who dreamt about late actor shows message she sent to him months before he died

Alexx Ekubo: Woman who dreamt about late actor shows message she sent to him months before he died

People

3 months ago

IK Ogbonna and Yomi Casual spotted during MC Mbakara's condolence visit to Alexx Ekubo's family

IK Ogbonna and Yomi Casual spotted during MC Mbakara's condolence visit to Alexx Ekubo's family

Celebrities

3 months ago

Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner after Manchester City beat Crystal Palace

Supercomputer predicts Premier League winner after Manchester City beat Crystal Palace

Football

3 months ago

Court sentences Buhari's ex-minister to 75 years in prison

Court sentences Buhari's ex-minister to 75 years in prison

Nigeria

3 months ago

NDC releases election timetable amid Obi, Kwankwaso's alliance

NDC releases election timetable amid Obi, Kwankwaso's alliance

Politics

3 months ago

The NDC has released his election timetable following the defection and alliances between Peter Obi and Robiu Kwankwaso, who were top candidates in 2023 elections.

Ex-Super Eagles striker tells Victor Osimhen which club to join amid multiple interests

Ex-Super Eagles striker tells Victor Osimhen which club to join amid multiple interests

Football

3 months ago

John Utaka advises Victor Osimhen to join Real Madrid amid transfer interest from top European clubs, highlighting trophy potential and financial growth.

JAMB issues fresh clarification as debate over maths requirement, 150 cut-off mark intensifies

JAMB issues fresh clarification as debate over maths requirement, 150 cut-off mark intensifies

Education

3 months ago

JAMB clarifies the misunderstood 150 UTME minimum score, detailing admission criteria and the removal of Maths as a compulsory requirement for some arts programmes.

Alexx Ekubo’s heartbreaking post about having kids resurfaces amid secret marriage claims

Alexx Ekubo’s heartbreaking post about having kids resurfaces amid secret marriage claims

Celebrities

3 months ago

A resurfaced 2020 post by the late Alexx Ekubo reveals his dreams of fatherhood and marriage, sparking emotional tributes following his untimely death from cancer.

Pep Guardiola tells Manchester City stars what mistake to avoid against Crystal Palace

Pep Guardiola tells Manchester City stars what mistake to avoid against Crystal Palace

Football

3 months ago

Pep Guardiola warns Manchester City to avoid costly mistakes against Crystal Palace, highlighting the pressure in their title race ahead of the crucial match.

Iran executes 32-year-old man accused of spying for Israel

Iran executes 32-year-old man accused of spying for Israel

Asia

3 months ago

Iran has executed Ehsan Afrashteh, a man accused of being a spy for Mossad. Human rights groups dispute his confession and claim it was obtained under torture.

“I was there”: Comedian AY Makun recounts heartbreaking final moments with late actor Alexx Ekubo

“I was there”: Comedian AY Makun recounts heartbreaking final moments with late actor Alexx Ekubo

Celebrities

3 months ago

Comedian AY Makun penned a heartbreaking tribute to Alexx Ekubo, sharing a video and explaining what he witnessed during the late actor's final moments

Alexx Ekubo: Lawyer displays message she sent actor 9 days before he died, touches people

Alexx Ekubo: Lawyer displays message she sent actor 9 days before he died, touches people

People

3 months ago

A lady, who is a lawyer has displayed the message she sent to Alexx Ekubo nine days before he died, expressing sadness about his demise. Screenshot here.

Prophet Iginla releases fresh prophecy on Tinubu’s fate, Peter Obi’s ambition

Prophet Iginla releases fresh prophecy on Tinubu’s fate, Peter Obi’s ambition

Politics

3 months ago

Prophet Joshua Iginla releases a fresh prophecy on Nigeria's politics, speaking on President Bola Tinubu’s fate and Peter Obi’s presidential ambition.

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