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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.

6233 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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ADC vs NDC: Tension as fresh allegation against Atiku emerges

ADC vs NDC: Tension as fresh allegation against Atiku emerges

Politics

3 months ago

Bright the Seer releases prophecy on Atiku’s chances of becoming Nigeria’s president

Bright the Seer releases prophecy on Atiku’s chances of becoming Nigeria’s president

Politics

3 months ago

Arsenal: Ribadu’s son makes vow on what he will do if Gunners win Champions League, EPL

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Arsenal: Ribadu’s son makes vow on what he will do if Gunners win Champions League, EPL

Nigeria

3 months ago

Lady puzzled after seeing how bus passenger saved his son's phone number, shares video

Lady puzzled after seeing how bus passenger saved his son's phone number, shares video

Family and Relationships

4 months ago

Civil engineering student who bought MTN shares flaunts dividend he received, Nigerians react

Civil engineering student who bought MTN shares flaunts dividend he received, Nigerians react

People

4 months ago

Confusion in ADC as ex-Kano deputy governor dumps Atiku, El-Rufai, others ahead of 2027

Confusion in ADC as ex-Kano deputy governor dumps Atiku, El-Rufai, others ahead of 2027

Politics

4 months ago

Lateef Adedimeji reacts as fan warns him about exposing his newborn triplets to too many visitors

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Lateef Adedimeji reacts as fan warns him about exposing his newborn triplets to too many visitors

Celebrities

4 months ago

Nollywood actor Lateef Adedimeji reacted after a concerned Nigerian raised an alarm about the health risks of letting visitors carry his newborn triplets

University of Abuja student who abandoned convent at 21 celebrates as she bags degree, shares story

University of Abuja student who abandoned convent at 21 celebrates as she bags degree, shares story

People

4 months ago

A lady, who left the religious life at the convent when she was 21, celebrated as she bagged a degree. Her story caught people’s reaction as she shared photos.

NDC zones its presidential ticket as Obi, Kwankwaso defect to opposition party

NDC zones its presidential ticket as Obi, Kwankwaso defect to opposition party

Politics

4 months ago

The new political bride, NDC, which recently welcome Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso, two ex-presidential candidate, has reportedly zoned its presidential ticket.

2026: UAE finally announces Eid Al Adha holiday dates

2026: UAE finally announces Eid Al Adha holiday dates

World

4 months ago

UAE announced Eid Al Adha 2026 holiday dates, giving residents a six-day break in May and confirming official time off under the public holiday law.

Fresh trouble as court gives verdict on ADC's state, LG congress saga in Adamawa

Fresh trouble as court gives verdict on ADC's state, LG congress saga in Adamawa

Politics

4 months ago

The State High Court in Yola has issued a decisive judgment on the controversies surrounding the ADC state and local government congresses in Adamawa.

Opta supercomputer predicts Arsenal dominance after Manchester City's stalemate with Everton

Opta supercomputer predicts Arsenal dominance after Manchester City's stalemate with Everton

Football

4 months ago

Everton held Manchester City to a dramatic 3-3 draw, impacting the Premier League title race, while Arsenal now holds an 86.53% chance of winning the league.

MTN Nigeria announces network outage in Lagos, lists affected areas and cause

MTN Nigeria announces network outage in Lagos, lists affected areas and cause

Technology

4 months ago

MTN Nigeria reports a network outage in Lagos due to a major fibre cut, causing connectivity issues for residents. Engineers are working to restore services.

Seyi Law responds to being shoved aside by Makinde's security at Sola Sobowale's daughter's wedding

Seyi Law responds to being shoved aside by Makinde's security at Sola Sobowale's daughter's wedding

Celebrities

4 months ago

Comedian Seyi Law responded to viral claims of being blocked from meeting Oyo Governor Makinde, sharing a video of their encounter amid social media backlash.

Breaking: Fresh twist as Atiku told to immediately defect to NDC ahead of 2027

Breaking: Fresh twist as Atiku told to immediately defect to NDC ahead of 2027

Nigeria

4 months ago

Buba Galadima urges Atiku Abubakar to join the NDC for united opposition ahead of the 2027 elections, warning of potential fragmentation and political risks.

James Ojo