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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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Nigerian company launches Lagos LPG terminal to crash cooking gas prices

Nigerian company launches Lagos LPG terminal to crash cooking gas prices

Energy

15 days ago

Arome Saga: Reactions trail video of pastors speaking against ridiculing men of God

Arome Saga: Reactions trail video of pastors speaking against ridiculing men of God

Celebrities

15 days ago

Petrol price hike: Workers set for strike as ultimatum expires

Petrol price hike: Workers set for strike as ultimatum expires

Nigeria

15 days ago

UK lists 3 categories of foreigners who can bring family members via special arrangements

UK lists 3 categories of foreigners who can bring family members via special arrangements

People

15 days ago

NFF releases statement after Super Eagles’ 3-0 AFCON 2027 qualifier loss to Guinea-Bissau

NFF releases statement after Super Eagles’ 3-0 AFCON 2027 qualifier loss to Guinea-Bissau

Football

15 days ago

UK lists 3 long-term visitor visas for people who travel regularly, mentions fees

UK lists 3 long-term visitor visas for people who travel regularly, mentions fees

People

15 days ago

UNN first-class engineering graduate wins Erasmus Mundus scholarship after initial failed attempt

UNN first-class engineering graduate wins Erasmus Mundus scholarship after initial failed attempt

People

15 days ago

A first-class engineering graduate of UNN bagged a fully funded scholarship to study abroad. She shared how she became successful after an initial failed attempt.

AFCON 2027: What Super Eagles need to qualify after loss to Guinea-Bissau

AFCON 2027: What Super Eagles need to qualify after loss to Guinea-Bissau

Football

15 days ago

After a 3-0 defeat to Guinea-Bissau, Nigeria’s Super Eagles face a tough AFCON 2027 qualifying task, with four matches left and a diceyroute to qualify in 2027.

Petrol landing cost drops as NNPC, MRS announce new fuel prices

Petrol landing cost drops as NNPC, MRS announce new fuel prices

Energy

15 days ago

Nigeria’s petrol landing cost fell by N69.45 per litre in three days, while NNPCL, Dangote Refinery and MRS cut prices amid volatility in global oil markets.

Super Eagles arrive in Abuja after 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2027 qualifier, video trends

Super Eagles arrive in Abuja after 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in AFCON 2027 qualifier, video trends

Football

15 days ago

Super Eagles land in Abuja after a 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau in Bissau, leaving Nigeria with a difficult path to qualify for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.

May Edochie’s ex-lawyer accidentally leaks Judy Austin's phone call on Facebook Live amid court saga

May Edochie’s ex-lawyer accidentally leaks Judy Austin's phone call on Facebook Live amid court saga

Celebrities

15 days ago

Judy Austin’s call to lawyer Emeka Ugwuonye was heard during his Facebook Live after her Abuja court appearance, amid defamation suits seeking over N2 billion.

Maduka Okoye breaks silence with cryptic post after Stanley Nwabali concedes 3 goals vs Guinea-Bissau

Maduka Okoye breaks silence with cryptic post after Stanley Nwabali concedes 3 goals vs Guinea-Bissau

Football

15 days ago

Maduka Okoye’s Instagram post after Nigeria’s 3-0 AFCON 2027 qualifier defeat to Guinea-Bissau fuels debate as fans question Nwabali’s starting place in goal.

Arome Osayi: Apostle Michael Orokpo sends strong message to VDM over comment about colleague

Arome Osayi: Apostle Michael Orokpo sends strong message to VDM over comment about colleague

Celebrities

15 days ago

Apostle Michael Orokpo rebukes VDM for mocking Arome Osayi’s appearance, as dispute widens over Nigeria’s spiritual calling, innovation and church ethics.

Eric Chelle explains how Super Eagles must react after 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau

Eric Chelle explains how Super Eagles must react after 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau

Football

15 days ago

Nigeria’s 3-0 loss to Guinea-Bissau marked Eric Chelle’s first competitive loss in regulation time. He targets November’s Tanzania AFCON qualifiers to respond.

Singapore announces requirements for pregnant foreigners who want to give birth in country

Singapore announces requirements for pregnant foreigners who want to give birth in country

People

16 days ago

Singapore has outlined requirements for pregnant foreigners who want to visit the country for childbirth. The documents, fees, and other information were explained.

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