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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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Tinubu approves 15% import duty on petrol, diesel, FIRS gives reason

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Tinubu approves 15% import duty on petrol, diesel, FIRS gives reason

Energy

6 months ago

Stanley Ontop alleges VDM, Dkokopee have parted ways, ignites reactions: "Na everyone he dey fight"

Stanley Ontop alleges VDM, Dkokopee have parted ways, ignites reactions: "Na everyone he dey fight"

Celebrities

6 months ago

Yoruba girl shares success tips after emerging best graduating student in Igbo at Anambra school

Yoruba girl shares success tips after emerging best graduating student in Igbo at Anambra school

Education

6 months ago

Breaking: Another PDP governor to join APC, aide confirms

Breaking: Another PDP governor to join APC, aide confirms

Politics

6 months ago

“This boy is far gone”: Peller lands UK gig with Chelsea’s Cole Palmer after N100m livestream win

“This boy is far gone”: Peller lands UK gig with Chelsea’s Cole Palmer after N100m livestream win

Celebrities

6 months ago

Naira rises to highest level in 10 months as dollar exchange rate crashes

Naira rises to highest level in 10 months as dollar exchange rate crashes

Money

6 months ago

Love in Every Word 2: Lady mentions why she cried while watching, shares what movie taught her

Love in Every Word 2: Lady mentions why she cried while watching, shares what movie taught her

People

6 months ago

A Nigerian lady who watched the past 2 of Love in Every Word shared the scene that made her cry and what she learnt from the movie. Her review trended.

"What should I do?" Lady laments, shows her boyfriend of 8 years' reply when she mentioned marriage

"What should I do?" Lady laments, shows her boyfriend of 8 years' reply when she mentioned marriage

Family and Relationships

6 months ago

A lady has released her WhatsApp conversation with her boyfriend, showing his reply when she asked him about marriage. They have been dating for eight years.

Female boss who showed up at spa unannounced catches staff in unexpected positions, queries them

Female boss who showed up at spa unannounced catches staff in unexpected positions, queries them

People

6 months ago

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a lady walked into her spa unannounced and saw her staff engaging in unexpected acts.

FG releases shortlist for NSCDC, immigration, fire service CBT

FG releases shortlist for NSCDC, immigration, fire service CBT

Nigeria

6 months ago

The Nigerian Federal Government released the shortlist for the NSCDC, Immigration, Fire Service, and Correctional Service recruitment CBT on October 30, 2025.

Sanusi shades APC: "You have to give Jonathan the credit"

Sanusi shades APC: "You have to give Jonathan the credit"

Politics

6 months ago

Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has made a covert attack on APC and President Bola Tinubu, while revealing why ex-President Goodluck Jonathan should be commended.

2027 election: 4 northern PDP governors in defection dilemma

2027 election: 4 northern PDP governors in defection dilemma

Politics

6 months ago

A fresh crisis has rocked the PDP as no less than four governors are reportedly planning moves to dump the party and join the ruling APC ahead of the 2027 election.

Nigerian lady living in Canada with husband breaks down their monthly expenses abroad: “Rent N2.1m”

Nigerian lady living in Canada with husband breaks down their monthly expenses abroad: “Rent N2.1m”

People

6 months ago

A Nigerian lady living in a one-bedroom apartment in Canada with her husband posted a breakdown of their monthly expenses, including rent, tax, and other expenses.

How gold-for-arms trade is fuelling terror in Nigeria’s northwest

How gold-for-arms trade is fuelling terror in Nigeria’s northwest

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigeria’s illicit gold and arms trade fuels violence and insecurity. This investigation exposes trafficking routes, middlemen, and the cost of silence.

Maryam Sanda: President Tinubu releases new version of presidential pardon list

Maryam Sanda: President Tinubu releases new version of presidential pardon list

Politics

6 months ago

President Tinubu revises pardon list, removes Maryam Sanda, excludes serious offenders, and issues new clemency guidelines to uphold justice and public trust.

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