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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.

6733 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Olu Jacobs’ son Soji and estranged wife’s pose at late actor’s tribute night elicits reactions

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Olu Jacobs’ son Soji and estranged wife’s pose at late actor’s tribute night elicits reactions

Nollywood

14 days ago

NNPC offers N66 Independence Day discount on petrol, announces new price

NNPC offers N66 Independence Day discount on petrol, announces new price

Energy

14 days ago

Wicknell Chivayo: Billionaire's final post hours before his death raises eyebrows, "He knew?"

Wicknell Chivayo: Billionaire's final post hours before his death raises eyebrows, "He knew?"

Celebrities

14 days ago

Apostle Arome unfazed by backlash? Cleric breaks silence amid controversy with major announcement

Apostle Arome unfazed by backlash? Cleric breaks silence amid controversy with major announcement

Celebrities

14 days ago

“No such calling”: Abel Damina addresses Arome Osayi’s claims about Nigeria, facial palsy, others, cites Bible

“No such calling”: Abel Damina addresses Arome Osayi’s claims about Nigeria, facial palsy, others, cites Bible

Celebrities

14 days ago

Kano cleric seeks to replace Atiku's ally as ADC governorship candidate

Kano cleric seeks to replace Atiku's ally as ADC governorship candidate

Politics

14 days ago

UK updates visitor visa rules for foreigners travelling to Britain for training

UK updates visitor visa rules for foreigners travelling to Britain for training

People

15 days ago

The UK has changed its visitor visa rules for foreigners travelling to the country for training. The updated rules clarify when visitors can undertake training.

EU suspends visa agreements with 3 countries, gives details

EU suspends visa agreements with 3 countries, gives details

People

15 days ago

The European Union has suspended visa agreements involving three countries. The decision of the EU could affect how citizens of the countries apply.

Blackout hits 2 Nigerian states as TCN gives reason

Blackout hits 2 Nigerian states as TCN gives reason

Energy

15 days ago

TCN has explained that a labour dispute at Afam IV Power Station caused a transmission disruption, leaving parts of Rivers and Abia states without electricity.

Tinubu borrows $11.36bn in 3 years as Nigeria’s debt rises sharply

Tinubu borrows $11.36bn in 3 years as Nigeria’s debt rises sharply

Economy

15 days ago

Tinubu’s government has borrowed $11.36 billion as Nigeria’s external debt climbed to $54.52 billion, while total public debt reached N166.79 trillion in June.

Sanusi breaks silence on El-Rufai’s prolonged detention, "We are not going to get anywhere"

Sanusi breaks silence on El-Rufai’s prolonged detention, "We are not going to get anywhere"

Politics

15 days ago

Sanusi Lamido Sanusi has questioned Nasir El-Rufai’s prolonged detention, asking whether the case reflects Nigeria’s anti-corruption fight or a political battle.

UK changes religious worker visa rules, removes limit on how long ministers can stay

UK changes religious worker visa rules, removes limit on how long ministers can stay

People

15 days ago

The UK has changed its religious worker visa rules, removing the previous limit on how long eligible ministers can stay. The change could affect religious workers.

FG opens portal for nationwide registration of Nigerians aged 15 to 35

FG opens portal for nationwide registration of Nigerians aged 15 to 35

Energy

15 days ago

FG launches National Youth Data Bank to register Nigerians aged 15 to 35, identify their skills and connect them with jobs and development opportunities.

Nigerian stock market loses N468.6bn as banking stocks lead decline

Nigerian stock market loses N468.6bn as banking stocks lead decline

Capital Market

15 days ago

Nigerian equities lost N468.6 billion as banking, industrial and consumer stocks drove a broad market decline, despite gains in insurance and growth stocks.

Reactions trail what Yul Edochie posted after wife Judy Austin's court case with his aunt Rita

Reactions trail what Yul Edochie posted after wife Judy Austin's court case with his aunt Rita

Celebrities

15 days ago

Yul Edochie chose to focus on business, sharing a promotional post after his second wife, Judy Austin court case with his aunt, actress Rita Edochie.

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