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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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Breaking: Zulum announces APC governorship candidate, presents him to Shettima

Breaking: Zulum announces APC governorship candidate, presents him to Shettima

Politics

4 months ago

Lateef Adedimeji, wife Mo'Bimpe confirm arrival of their triplets: "God did more than we asked"

Lateef Adedimeji, wife Mo'Bimpe confirm arrival of their triplets: "God did more than we asked"

Celebrities

4 months ago

Muslim man shares screenshot of millions Pastor Jerry Eze's foundation credited him, reacts online

Muslim man shares screenshot of millions Pastor Jerry Eze's foundation credited him, reacts online

People

4 months ago

Breaking: Atiku reportedly invited to US by congress ahead of 2027 election

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Breaking: Atiku reportedly invited to US by congress ahead of 2027 election

Nigeria

4 months ago

Dele Momodu speaks out over VP ambition with Atiku, announces who he'll support ahead of 2027

Dele Momodu speaks out over VP ambition with Atiku, announces who he'll support ahead of 2027

Politics

4 months ago

Osun govt speaks as Davdo’s cousin B-Red reportedly escapes assassination

Osun govt speaks as Davdo’s cousin B-Red reportedly escapes assassination

Celebrities

4 months ago

Sisialagbo: Fears grow as she takes action after husband's disturbing post

Sisialagbo: Fears grow as she takes action after husband's disturbing post

Celebrities

4 months ago

Eniola Sisialagbo has locked her Facebook page amid concerns for her well-being, following alarming messages from husband Akeem Adesola after a public scandal.

Inspector general of police Tunji Disu told to immediately resign, reason emerges

Inspector general of police Tunji Disu told to immediately resign, reason emerges

Nigeria

4 months ago

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) of Nigeria, Tunji Rilwan Disu, has been asked to immediately resign amid a controversial killing in Delta State.

Nigerian Army opens up on what it uncovered on 'secret' plot to overthrow Tinubu

Nigerian Army opens up on what it uncovered on 'secret' plot to overthrow Tinubu

Nigeria

4 months ago

A Nigerian Army witness revealed credible intelligence on an alleged coup to oust President Tinubu, leading to arrests and findings of a conspiracy in court.

2027 election: David Mark makes strong vow as Supreme Court decides ADC’s fate today

2027 election: David Mark makes strong vow as Supreme Court decides ADC’s fate today

Politics

4 months ago

ADC leader, Senator David Mark, has issued a strong statement on the opposition coalition party ahead of a key court ruling on Thursday, April 30.

Lagos gov’t reacts to viral video of mother complaining about child’s textbook content

Lagos gov’t reacts to viral video of mother complaining about child’s textbook content

Education

4 months ago

Lagos state has launched a probe after a viral video showed a nursery textbook with violent content, confirming the book was not approved for school use.

ASUU threatens indefinite strike across 4 popular state universities

ASUU threatens indefinite strike across 4 popular state universities

Education

4 months ago

The Academic Staff Union of Universities warns of shutdown in four state universities over unpaid benefits, salary delays, and unmet 2009 agreements.

Breaking: Buhari’s son emerges as APC consensus candidate ahead of 2027 elections

Breaking: Buhari’s son emerges as APC consensus candidate ahead of 2027 elections

Politics

4 months ago

Yusuf Buhari is the All Progressives Congress (APC) consensus candidate for the 2027 House of Representatives election in Sandamu/Daura/Mai’adua Federal Constituency

Israeli minister sends message to Bianca Ojukwu after her new appointment

Israeli minister sends message to Bianca Ojukwu after her new appointment

Politics

4 months ago

Bianca Ojukwu was congratulated by Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Saar on her appointment as Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister, signalling stronger ties ahead.

Money laundering investigation: "I cried" Pastor Jerry Eze opens up on his experience with EFCC

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Money laundering investigation: "I cried" Pastor Jerry Eze opens up on his experience with EFCC

Celebrities

4 months ago

Pastor Jerry Eze opened up about his emotional turmoil during the EFCC investigation for money laundering, sharing how he prayed for the chairman on his altar.

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