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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.

4911 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Top 10 states with lowest petrol prices in Nigeria as NNPC, Dangote slash pump rates

Top 10 states with lowest petrol prices in Nigeria as NNPC, Dangote slash pump rates

Energy

4 months ago

Nigerians react as Akpabio rewards sons of deceased police aide killed in crash

Nigerians react as Akpabio rewards sons of deceased police aide killed in crash

Nigeria

4 months ago

Atiku accuses Tinubu of breaching constitution over LG autonomy

Atiku accuses Tinubu of breaching constitution over LG autonomy

Nigeria

4 months ago

Man serves Igbo master in business, gets N10m and shop as settlement, his reaction trends

Man serves Igbo master in business, gets N10m and shop as settlement, his reaction trends

People

4 months ago

JNIM: Another terrorist group announces entry into Nigeria, key facts emerge

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JNIM: Another terrorist group announces entry into Nigeria, key facts emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

Hope for Nigerian man on death row in Saudi Arabia for 20 years as Seyi Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, others raise $570k

Hope for Nigerian man on death row in Saudi Arabia for 20 years as Seyi Tinubu, Sanwo-Olu, others raise $570k

Nigeria

4 months ago

Court takes action on Malami's bail request, fixes new date for hearing

Court takes action on Malami's bail request, fixes new date for hearing

Nigeria

4 months ago

An FCT High Court has granted interim bail to former AGF Abubakar Malami and fixed January 5, 2026, for the hearing of his case involving the EFCC.

Naira extends gains against US dollar as experts predict new exchange rate for 2026

Naira extends gains against US dollar as experts predict new exchange rate for 2026

Money

4 months ago

The naira strengthens against major currencies, boosted by CBN interventions and enhanced liquidity. Analysts project exchange rate trends for 2026.

Access Holdings to raise N40bn in foreign currency as CBN's recapitalisation deadline nears

Access Holdings to raise N40bn in foreign currency as CBN's recapitalisation deadline nears

Capital Market

4 months ago

Access Holdings plans to raise about N40 billion, offering shares at N20.25 each to select investors, subject to regulatory approvals from the CBN and SEC.

Breaking: US congressman reacts as Nigerian gov pardons Sunday Jackson

Breaking: US congressman reacts as Nigerian gov pardons Sunday Jackson

Nigeria

4 months ago

US lawmaker, Rep. Riley M. Moore, has celebrated the release of Sunday Jackson, who has spent over a decade in Nigeria prison, details around it are published.

Nigerian banks alert customers, announce closure of branches

Nigerian banks alert customers, announce closure of branches

Money

4 months ago

Nigerian banks including GTB will close branches for the holiday and have urged customers to use ATMs, mobile apps, internet banking, and USSD channels.

US government releases president Trump’s official Christmas portrait with wife

US government releases president Trump’s official Christmas portrait with wife

US

4 months ago

Official White House Christmas portrait of Donald and Melania Trump unveiled with festive decor, 51 trees, 75 wreaths, and reopened public tours.

APC national chairman Yilwatda appoints 15 special advisers, aides

APC national chairman Yilwatda appoints 15 special advisers, aides

Politics

4 months ago

APC National Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda has approved the appointment of 15 advisers and aides to strengthen coordination at the party’s secretariat.

Video of former Senate President serving as usher in Bishop Abioye’s church sparks buzz, many react

Video of former Senate President serving as usher in Bishop Abioye’s church sparks buzz, many react

People

4 months ago

A video of the former Senate President, Anyim Pius Anyim, serving as an usher at Bishop David Abioye’s church has surfaced online. It got people talking.

Nigerian governor grants pardon to Sunday Jackson amid US outburst

Nigerian governor grants pardon to Sunday Jackson amid US outburst

Nigeria

4 months ago

It was a jubilation when a northern governor freed Sunday Jackson, who was sentenced for killing a herdsman who attacked him. The release came after US outburst.

James Ojo