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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.

6232 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Senate saga: Oshiomhole speaks on Akpabio's potential resignation

Senate saga: Oshiomhole speaks on Akpabio's potential resignation

Politics

3 months ago

Mo Bimpe, Chizzy Alichi, 4 other female celebs who experienced delays before having their 1st child

Mo Bimpe, Chizzy Alichi, 4 other female celebs who experienced delays before having their 1st child

Celebrities

3 months ago

Portable escapes death as his car suffers brake failure days after boxing defeat, video Trends

Portable escapes death as his car suffers brake failure days after boxing defeat, video Trends

Celebrities

3 months ago

Tinubu accused of sending "his goons" to invade top opposition party's secretariat

Tinubu accused of sending "his goons" to invade top opposition party's secretariat

Politics

3 months ago

Breaking: Popular southern APC federal lawmaker resigns, gives reason

Breaking: Popular southern APC federal lawmaker resigns, gives reason

Politics

3 months ago

“Baba Mohbad is demanding what I can’t give”: Wunmi finally spills reason for bitter feud with in-law

Exclusive

“Baba Mohbad is demanding what I can’t give”: Wunmi finally spills reason for bitter feud with in-law

Celebrities

3 months ago

Senator Dambu resigns from APC, joins NDC ahead of 2027 election, photos emerge

Senator Dambu resigns from APC, joins NDC ahead of 2027 election, photos emerge

Politics

3 months ago

Senator Mohammed Hassan Dambu has resigned from the APC and joined the Nigeria Democratic Congress (NDC) ahead of the 2027 elections, with photos now emerging.

Solar expert points out common mistakes people make when setting up inverters, advises Nigerians

Solar expert points out common mistakes people make when setting up inverters, advises Nigerians

People

3 months ago

A solar expert warns online as he points out the avoidable mistake several individuals make during the installation of solar inverters in their residential homes.

Many feared killed as gunmen attack mourners at mass burial in Plateau, details emerge

Many feared killed as gunmen attack mourners at mass burial in Plateau, details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Gunmen on Wednesday, April 6, reportedly attacked mourners during a mass burial in Plateau State, with several people feared killed in the incident.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia: Why PSG star is not favourite to win 2026 Ballon d'Or

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia: Why PSG star is not favourite to win 2026 Ballon d'Or

Football

3 months ago

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's stellar season with PSG contrasts with his low Ballon d'Or odds, despite his key role in the UEFA Champions League final.

“Another soldier joins the family”: Fuji singer Pasuma celebrates special addition to his family

“Another soldier joins the family”: Fuji singer Pasuma celebrates special addition to his family

Celebrities

3 months ago

Fuji musician Wasiu Alabi Pasuma celebrated a beautiful family milestone after his daughter in the American Navy welcomed a baby boy in the United States

“It will be very serious”: Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to Tinubu ahead of 2027 election

“It will be very serious”: Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to Tinubu ahead of 2027 election

Politics

3 months ago

Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has sent a fresh, strong warning message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the 2027 general elections in Nigeria.

Dangote Refinery suspends petrol price hike as depot prices crash amid falling crude oil

Dangote Refinery suspends petrol price hike as depot prices crash amid falling crude oil

Energy

3 months ago

Dangote Refinery suspends petrol price hike, restoring rates to ₦1,275 per litre as falling crude prices stabilise Nigeria's petroleum market, easing concerns.

Celebrity boxing: Carter Efe finally receives his ₦50 million prize, videos trend

Celebrity boxing: Carter Efe finally receives his ₦50 million prize, videos trend

Celebrities

3 months ago

Skitmaker Carter Efe finally received his ₦50 million boxing prize from E-Money after publicly complaining during a livestream that he had not been paid

2027 election: PDP’s Kefiano picks nomination form

2027 election: PDP’s Kefiano picks nomination form

Politics

3 months ago

Kefiano has obtained the PDP nomination form ahead of the 2027 election, marking a key step in his political ambition and preparations for the upcoming race.

James Ojo