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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.

6311 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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FG announces 50 oil blocks for bidding in new licensing round

FG announces 50 oil blocks for bidding in new licensing round

Energy

7 months ago

Tinubu: Top APC chieftain gives details of army general who allegedly led coup

Tinubu: Top APC chieftain gives details of army general who allegedly led coup

Nigeria

7 months ago

Just In: Another plane crashes in India, deputy chief minister, 4 others die

Just In: Another plane crashes in India, deputy chief minister, 4 others die

Asia

7 months ago

DisCos blame low generation as national grid collapses three times in one month

DisCos blame low generation as national grid collapses three times in one month

Energy

7 months ago

Marketers, filling stations adjust pump prices after Dangote Refinery increased petrol cost by N96

Marketers, filling stations adjust pump prices after Dangote Refinery increased petrol cost by N96

Energy

7 months ago

Positive sentiment lifts stock market higher as market cap rises to N106.09trn

Positive sentiment lifts stock market higher as market cap rises to N106.09trn

Capital Market

7 months ago

Rivers approves recruitment of 5,000 teachers, how hiring will be shared unveiled

Rivers approves recruitment of 5,000 teachers, how hiring will be shared unveiled

Education

7 months ago

Governor Siminalayi Fubara-led Rivers State government has approved the recruitment of 5,000 teachers and unveiled how the hiring will be shared.

Health alert: Cholera, Lassa fever, other infectious disease outbreaks hit Nigeria as NCDC shares details

Health alert: Cholera, Lassa fever, other infectious disease outbreaks hit Nigeria as NCDC shares details

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigeria faces a health alert as Lassa fever and other infectious disease outbreaks spread, with the NCDC providing updated details on cases and response measures.

Witchcraft allegation claims woman’s life as Adamawa records 23 gender-based violence cases in 2025

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Witchcraft allegation claims woman’s life as Adamawa records 23 gender-based violence cases in 2025

Nigeria

7 months ago

Witchcraft allegation has claimed a woman’s life in Adamawa state, prompting SP Suleiman Nguroje and activist Aishatu Kabu to respond to Legit.ng.

National assembly: Senator mentions what is needed for creation of new state in South-West

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National assembly: Senator mentions what is needed for creation of new state in South-West

Nigeria

7 months ago

Senator Gbenga Daniel warned that Ijebu State creation depended on unity, urged APC e-registration, and received endorsement during Odogbolu empowerment tour.

List of Kano commissioners, top appointees who resigned after Governor Yusuf defected to APC

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List of Kano commissioners, top appointees who resigned after Governor Yusuf defected to APC

Politics

7 months ago

Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s defection to APC has triggered mass resignations by Kano commissioners and top appointees loyal to Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso.

Another opportunity: FG to launch new women, youth empowerment fund

Another opportunity: FG to launch new women, youth empowerment fund

Economy

7 months ago

The office of the vice president, is set to launch a new learning fund and empowerment platform aimed at supporting Nigerian children, women and youths.

CBN grants national licence to Opay, Moniepoint, others in major Fintech boost

CBN grants national licence to Opay, Moniepoint, others in major Fintech boost

Technology

7 months ago

The CBN has issued national operating licences to fintech firms like Opay and Moniepoint, enhancing digital banking access and ensuring strict regulatory compliance.

2027 elections: Northern youths raise N200m to purchase Tinubu’s presidential form

2027 elections: Northern youths raise N200m to purchase Tinubu’s presidential form

Politics

7 months ago

The Northern Nigeria Youth Leaders Forum has raised N200 million to purchase President Bola Tinubu’s APC presidential nomination form ahead of the 2027 election.

Federal government moves to upgrade polytechnics to award BSc and other degrees

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Federal government moves to upgrade polytechnics to award BSc and other degrees

Education

7 months ago

The federal government announced amendments to the Polytechnic Act, which empowered Nigerian polytechnics to award degrees and strengthened higher education.

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