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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.

6231 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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NDC releases election timetable amid Obi, Kwankwaso's alliance

NDC releases election timetable amid Obi, Kwankwaso's alliance

Politics

3 months ago

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

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

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

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

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

“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.

Alexx Ekubo: Lady shares what she noticed on late actor’s ex-fiancée's page after his death

Alexx Ekubo: Lady shares what she noticed on late actor’s ex-fiancée's page after his death

People

3 months ago

A lady shared what she observed on Alex Ekubo’s ex-fiancée’s page after his death. What she said sparked mixed reactions from netizens on social media.

Premier League: How much Arsenal could pay Chelsea if Havertz, Madueke, Kepa win title

Premier League: How much Arsenal could pay Chelsea if Havertz, Madueke, Kepa win title

Football

3 months ago

Chelsea stand to gain from Arsenal's potential triumph in the 2025/26 Premier League and UEFA Champions League, due to performance-related add-ons from player sales.

6 things people didn’t know about Alexx Ekubo, his marital status, life and career

6 things people didn’t know about Alexx Ekubo, his marital status, life and career

Celebrities

3 months ago

Explore the inspiring journey of Alexx Ekubo, a prominent Nollywood actor, whose legacy includes education, modelling, humanitarian efforts, and numerous awards.

Alexx Ekubo: Man shares what he noticed about late actor during office visits, post trends

Alexx Ekubo: Man shares what he noticed about late actor during office visits, post trends

People

3 months ago

A man who said Alex Ekubo often visited his office shared what he had observed about the late actor while he was alive. His post caught people’s attention.

FG opens $20,000 grant for Nigerian startups, SMEs as REA sets new eligibility criteria

FG opens $20,000 grant for Nigerian startups, SMEs as REA sets new eligibility criteria

Energy

3 months ago

Nigerian startups can now apply for grants up to $20,000 under the GCIP Nigeria Fund, aimed at supporting clean-tech innovations and sustainability efforts.

Alexx Ekubo’s final social media post draws emotional reactions, shows love for his culture

Alexx Ekubo’s final social media post draws emotional reactions, shows love for his culture

Celebrities

3 months ago

Late Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo's final social media post reveals his love for culture, stirring deep emotions among fans following his sudden death.

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