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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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Presidency mourns as prominent Nigerian engineer dies

Presidency mourns as prominent Nigerian engineer dies

Nigeria

4 months ago

‘One of the toughest decisions I made as a minister’: Lai Mohammed opens up

‘One of the toughest decisions I made as a minister’: Lai Mohammed opens up

Politics

4 months ago

Daniel Etim Effiong's wife Toyosi blows hot following criticism over her podcast with Toke Makinwa

Daniel Etim Effiong's wife Toyosi blows hot following criticism over her podcast with Toke Makinwa

Celebrities

4 months ago

NSA explains arrest of armed men in Kwara, says they are FG-backed vigilantes

NSA explains arrest of armed men in Kwara, says they are FG-backed vigilantes

Nigeria

4 months ago

“They want to take my legacy”: Lere Paimo raises alarm over attempt to remake ‘Ogbori Elemoso'

“They want to take my legacy”: Lere Paimo raises alarm over attempt to remake ‘Ogbori Elemoso'

Celebrities

4 months ago

Senate confirms CBN exchange rate for 2026, cuts oil price projection

Senate confirms CBN exchange rate for 2026, cuts oil price projection

Economy

4 months ago

Dollar gains as naira weakens at official, black market

Dollar gains as naira weakens at official, black market

Money

4 months ago

The Naira weakened against the dollar and Euro midweek, while gaining slightly versus the Pound, amid thin dollar inflows and limited Central Bank intervention.

Residents grieve “very kind” imam brutally slain after Fajr prayer in Kano

Residents grieve “very kind” imam brutally slain after Fajr prayer in Kano

Nigeria

4 months ago

Kano Imam Ladan Zubairu is remembered as a moral anchor and peaceful leader by neighbours after his brutal early morning killing in Kano's Maraba community.

FG breaks silence after securing release of 11 military officers detained in Burkina Faso

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FG breaks silence after securing release of 11 military officers detained in Burkina Faso

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigeria secured release of 11 military officers detained in Burkina Faso after diplomatic talks led by Minister Yusuf Tuggar, stressing dialogue and cohesion.

Lady states reason Regina Daniels misbehaved during marriage saga, cites Doris Ogala's case

Lady states reason Regina Daniels misbehaved during marriage saga, cites Doris Ogala's case

Nollywood

4 months ago

A social media user explains why Regina Daniels allegedly misbehaved during her marriage saga, linking it to the people around her. Doris Ogala’s drama also came up.

NLC protest: What Tinubu told us about tackling insecurity – Ajaero

NLC protest: What Tinubu told us about tackling insecurity – Ajaero

Nigeria

4 months ago

NLC president Joe Ajaero has revealed what President Bola Ahmed Tinubu told labour leaders about tackling insecurity during their meeting ahead of protest.

Tax ID enforcement begins January 2026: 12 things every Nigerian must understand now

Tax ID enforcement begins January 2026: 12 things every Nigerian must understand now

Economy

4 months ago

The Nigerian government will begin the enforcement of new tax rules in January 2026 and every Nigerian is apprehensive. Here 12 facts about Tax ID

Davido speaks about his relationship with Israel DM on Carter Efe's live stream: "My best friend"

Davido speaks about his relationship with Israel DM on Carter Efe's live stream: "My best friend"

Music

4 months ago

Davido talks about his deep bond with Israel DMW during Carter Efe's livestream, calling him one of his best friends. Fans react to his humility and loyalty.

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan: What to know about new CEO of NUPRC appointed by Tinubu

Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan: What to know about new CEO of NUPRC appointed by Tinubu

Politics

4 months ago

Eyesan retired after 33 years at NNPC where she shaped corporate strategy, drove sustainability reforms, and resolved key disputes in Nigeria’s energy sector.

Civil Defence fires assistant commandant general, 37 senior officers, reasons emerge

Civil Defence fires assistant commandant general, 37 senior officers, reasons emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

NSCDC dismissed an Assistant Commandant General and 37 senior officers in 2025 as part of disciplinary actions against misconduct and other violations.

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