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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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NERC says 700,000 electricity meters available, tells DisCos to speed up distribution

NERC says 700,000 electricity meters available, tells DisCos to speed up distribution

Energy

5 months ago

South African court sentences Nigerian and local associate to 37 years for drug offences

South African court sentences Nigerian and local associate to 37 years for drug offences

Nigeria

5 months ago

Catholic priest reacts to 2Baba and Natasha’s marital drama, advises singer on 3 things he should do

Catholic priest reacts to 2Baba and Natasha’s marital drama, advises singer on 3 things he should do

Family and Relationships

5 months ago

Xmas: Air Peace, Aero, others release new airfares for domestic routes, one sells for N400,000

Xmas: Air Peace, Aero, others release new airfares for domestic routes, one sells for N400,000

Industry

5 months ago

Nigerian governor stirs reactions as Tinubu nominates ex-CDS Musa as defence minister

Nigerian governor stirs reactions as Tinubu nominates ex-CDS Musa as defence minister

Nigeria

5 months ago

Senate fixes date to screen Gen. CG Musa as defence minister, full details emerge

Senate fixes date to screen Gen. CG Musa as defence minister, full details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

2Baba and Natasha: Lady reacts to singer’s marital drama, mentions why men should learn from him

2Baba and Natasha: Lady reacts to singer’s marital drama, mentions why men should learn from him

People

5 months ago

A Nigerian lady reacted to a recent video of music icon 2Baba and his wife, Natasha, at a recent event. She mentioned why men should learn from him.

"Embarrassing": Man comments on viral video showing unusual hand gesture by 2Baba to his wife

"Embarrassing": Man comments on viral video showing unusual hand gesture by 2Baba to his wife

People

5 months ago

A Nigerian man has got many people talking online after watching a video showing the unexpected thing 2Baba did to his wife, Natasha, at an event.

Zulum counters Christian genocide claims, explains how he rebuilt 45 churches burnt by Boko Haram in Borno

Zulum counters Christian genocide claims, explains how he rebuilt 45 churches burnt by Boko Haram in Borno

Nigeria

5 months ago

Borno Governor Babagana Zulum says Boko Haram insurgency is not a religious conflict, revealing how he reconstructs 45 destroyed churches the state.

Nigeria stock market records first gain in December, investors’ wealth increases by N2trn in one day

Nigeria stock market records first gain in December, investors’ wealth increases by N2trn in one day

Capital Market

5 months ago

The Nigerian Stock market rose 1.20% on Tuesday as Dangote Cement, NCR Nigeria, and International Breweries led gains, while Ikeja Hotel declined.

2Baba and Natasha: Man posts video of singer’s wife “monitoring” him at event, shares observations

2Baba and Natasha: Man posts video of singer’s wife “monitoring” him at event, shares observations

People

5 months ago

A Nigerian man posted a recent video of music icon 2Baba and his wife, Natasha, at a recent event they attended. He pointed out what he noticed about her.

Insecurity: Closing the gaps in Nigeria’s security emergency

Insecurity: Closing the gaps in Nigeria’s security emergency

Opinion

5 months ago

Lekan Olayiwola explains how Nigeria’s nationwide security emergency needs justice, economic reform, and civic trust to succeed beyond troop deployment.

"Fear women": Man reacts to 2Baba and wife’s marriage issue, shares throwback post

"Fear women": Man reacts to 2Baba and wife’s marriage issue, shares throwback post

People

5 months ago

A Nigerian man has gone viral after sharing a post he made 8 months ago about 2Baba and his wife, Natasha, in which he regretted everything he said.

NBS data shows amount Nigerians spend on healthy diet in a day

NBS data shows amount Nigerians spend on healthy diet in a day

Economy

5 months ago

The average Cost of a Healthy Diet (CoHD) in Nigeria increased to N1,611 per adult per day in July 2025, according to a recent report by the NBS.

Relief for Nigerians as depots, NNPC slash petrol prices after Dangote’s big announcement

Relief for Nigerians as depots, NNPC slash petrol prices after Dangote’s big announcement

Money

5 months ago

Petrol prices are dropping nationwide as private depot owners reduce costs in response to Dangote Refinery's increase in supply to 50 million litres daily.

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