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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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CBN moves to crash dollar with $150 million sale to Access, Zenith, other authorised dealer banks

CBN moves to crash dollar with $150 million sale to Access, Zenith, other authorised dealer banks

Economy

4 months ago

"It's funny": Nigerian lady reacts to video of Oluremi Tinubu interrupting Gov Adeleke

"It's funny": Nigerian lady reacts to video of Oluremi Tinubu interrupting Gov Adeleke

People

4 months ago

Man predicts likely aftermath of First Lady Remi Tinubu and Governor Adeleke's viral saga

Man predicts likely aftermath of First Lady Remi Tinubu and Governor Adeleke's viral saga

People

4 months ago

US lawmaker Riley Moore reports harrowing stories from Benue following his visit

US lawmaker Riley Moore reports harrowing stories from Benue following his visit

Nigeria

4 months ago

Regina Daniels falls back to Christianity after crashed Muslim marriage, people react: “No respect”

Regina Daniels falls back to Christianity after crashed Muslim marriage, people react: “No respect”

Celebrities

4 months ago

Access Bank expands, acquires Cameroonian subsidiary of top bank operating in Nigeria

Access Bank expands, acquires Cameroonian subsidiary of top bank operating in Nigeria

Money

4 months ago

Aliko Dangote tops African billionaires' list again as net worth soars in 2025

Aliko Dangote tops African billionaires' list again as net worth soars in 2025

Money

4 months ago

Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote led the richest list again as the combined net worth of 22 African billionaires surpassed $100 billion for the first time.

Indian government deports 32 Nigerians within 10 days, reason emerges

Indian government deports 32 Nigerians within 10 days, reason emerges

Nigeria

4 months ago

Delhi police deported 32 Nigerians after a drug peddling crackdown; probe revealed laundering through fake firms and courier services linked to Nick’s cartel.

APC takes over oil-rich South-South as breakdown of parties in each region emerges

APC takes over oil-rich South-South as breakdown of parties in each region emerges

Politics

4 months ago

The APC has become the new bride in the South-South region following the defection of Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara as breakdown of parties and states emerge.

Nigerian Air Force releases list of eligible applicants for 2025 recruitment aptitude test

Nigerian Air Force releases list of eligible applicants for 2025 recruitment aptitude test

Nigeria

4 months ago

On Wednesday, December 10, the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) released the list of eligible applicants and date for the 2025 Basic Military Training Course aptitude test.

Lady who booked ride shows what she saw inside car that made her scared: “I had no idea”

Lady who booked ride shows what she saw inside car that made her scared: “I had no idea”

People

4 months ago

A Nigerian lady who booked a ride shows something unusual she noticed inside the car. She displayed that what she saw made her so scared, sparking reactions.

SCOAN: TB Joshua's church holds thanksgiving, lead pastor sends message to believers about 2026

SCOAN: TB Joshua's church holds thanksgiving, lead pastor sends message to believers about 2026

Nigeria

4 months ago

SCOAN held its annual thanksgiving in Lagos where Pastor Evelyn Joshua urged Nigerians to trust God, reflecting on growth, healing, and hope for 2026.

Good news: Rewane releases naira to dollar exchange rate projection for 2026

Good news: Rewane releases naira to dollar exchange rate projection for 2026

Money

4 months ago

Bismarck Rewane predicts a stronger, stable naira in 2026, supported by higher oil earnings, FX stability, policy reforms, and rising investment.

Lady speaks about her 'brother' Harrison Gwamnishu amid news of his arrest: "Nawa o"

Lady speaks about her 'brother' Harrison Gwamnishu amid news of his arrest: "Nawa o"

People

4 months ago

A Nigerian lady has gone viral on social media after speaking about popular activist Harrison Gwamnishu. Social media users reacted massively to the post.

2Baba seeks forgiveness from his family, fans over marriage saga with wife Natasha

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2Baba seeks forgiveness from his family, fans over marriage saga with wife Natasha

Celebrities

5 months ago

2Baba has made an emotional appeal to Nigerians to forgive him and his family following a period of heightened public scrutiny over his marriage to Natasha.

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