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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.

6297 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Kwankwaso's camp faces fresh crisis in Kano as prominent ally appears with APC power brokers

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Kwankwaso's camp faces fresh crisis in Kano as prominent ally appears with APC power brokers

Politics

6 months ago

N1,080/kg: Good news for Nigerians as cooking gas price crashes

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N1,080/kg: Good news for Nigerians as cooking gas price crashes

Energy

6 months ago

Imade's custody: Law firm speaks over Davido's outburst, shares plan, "Honestly this is right"

Imade's custody: Law firm speaks over Davido's outburst, shares plan, "Honestly this is right"

Music

6 months ago

Deacon Famous makes vow, accuses Ekene Umenwa of lying about sponsoring part of his wedding

Deacon Famous makes vow, accuses Ekene Umenwa of lying about sponsoring part of his wedding

Nollywood

6 months ago

Drama in Senate as Natasha storms office of top northern senator

Drama in Senate as Natasha storms office of top northern senator

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: NSCIA announces commencement of Ramadan 2026

Breaking: NSCIA announces commencement of Ramadan 2026

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Sultan makes fresh announcement on 2026 Ramadan crescent sighting

Breaking: Sultan makes fresh announcement on 2026 Ramadan crescent sighting

Nigeria

6 months ago

The Sultan of Sokoto has issued a fresh update ahead of the 2026 Ramadan period. Muslims nationwide have been given a specific instruction to follow.

Valentine’s Day in Nigeria: Why red roses can’t hide a nation in crisis

Valentine’s Day in Nigeria: Why red roses can’t hide a nation in crisis

Opinion

6 months ago

Through a Valentine’s Day lens, Titilope Anifowoshe details Nigeria’s crisis, calling for love expressed through integrity, civic responsibility, and national unity.

Nigeria cuts fuel imports as Dangote Refinery raises production

Nigeria cuts fuel imports as Dangote Refinery raises production

Energy

6 months ago

Nigeria has recorded a significant drop in fuel imports as domestic refining output rose sharply in recent months, most of which came from the Dangote Refinery.

Nigeria’s electoral reform bill debate: Why removing ‘real-time’ raises red flags

Nigeria’s electoral reform bill debate: Why removing ‘real-time’ raises red flags

Opinion

6 months ago

Social change practitioner, Josephine Adokwu examines why the absence of real-time safeguards in Nigeria’s reform bill may deepen doubts about election integrity.

Russian man Yaytseslav secretly records encounter with Nigerian lady in Ghana, video sparks buzz

Russian man Yaytseslav secretly records encounter with Nigerian lady in Ghana, video sparks buzz

People

6 months ago

A video of the encounter between a Russian tourist and a Nigerian lady in Ghana has got people talking online. It showed how she reacted after meeting him.

2027 elections: Top Obidient reacts as Cubana Chief Priest dumps Peter Obi for Tinubu

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2027 elections: Top Obidient reacts as Cubana Chief Priest dumps Peter Obi for Tinubu

Politics

6 months ago

Obidient Movement in Anambra has responded to Cubana Chief Priest’s sudden political shift as he backs Tinubu over Peter Obi for the 2027 presidential election.

Nigerian airline reports 2nd bird strike in 24 hours, 4th in 2026

Nigerian airline reports 2nd bird strike in 24 hours, 4th in 2026

Industry

6 months ago

United Nigeria Airlines has reported a second bird strike within 24 hours, grounding an Airbus A320, causing flight disruptions and aircraft withdrawal.

Northern group launches in Abuja, declares support for Tinubu

Northern group launches in Abuja, declares support for Tinubu

Nigeria

6 months ago

The One North Movement had launched in Abuja to mobilize youth support for President Bola Tinubu through voter education, civic engagement, and policy awareness.

Nanyah: Lady shares what people did at graveside after singer’s coffin was buried, breaks hearts

Nanyah: Lady shares what people did at graveside after singer’s coffin was buried, breaks hearts

People

6 months ago

A Nigerian lady shared a sad scene from the funeral of Nanyah, who died from a snakebite. She showed what people did at the graveside after the coffin was buried.

James Ojo