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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

Author's articles

Femi Adebayo's ex, Iyanaladuke, breaks silence after family member defended actor: “False narrative”

Femi Adebayo's ex, Iyanaladuke, breaks silence after family member defended actor: “False narrative”

Nollywood

7 months ago

Moniepoint announces new job vacancies as CBN upgrades licence

Moniepoint announces new job vacancies as CBN upgrades licence

Money

7 months ago

Ganduje fires back at Buba Galadima over alleged insult on Buhari

Ganduje fires back at Buba Galadima over alleged insult on Buhari

Politics

7 months ago

Alleged coup plot: How DIA, NFIU, EFCC, tracked, uncovered former governor’s transaction

Alleged coup plot: How DIA, NFIU, EFCC, tracked, uncovered former governor’s transaction

Nigeria

7 months ago

Attempt to overthrow Tinubu: 16 military officers indicted for coup plot face death penalty

Attempt to overthrow Tinubu: 16 military officers indicted for coup plot face death penalty

Nigeria

7 months ago

NJFP: FG reopens portal, invites youths to apply for internship, offers N150,000 monthly stipends

NJFP: FG reopens portal, invites youths to apply for internship, offers N150,000 monthly stipends

Economy

7 months ago

Nigeria Customs announces revenue generated in 2025, exceeds target

Nigeria Customs announces revenue generated in 2025, exceeds target

Economy

7 months ago

The NCS has announced that it generated N7.2 trillion in revenue in 2025, attributing the strong performance to tighter border controls and new digital systems.

Dangote Refinery increases petrol price from N699 per litre to N799

Dangote Refinery increases petrol price from N699 per litre to N799

Energy

7 months ago

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced an increase in the gantry price of petrol, from N699 per litre to N799 per litre, following the end of the festive period.

Breaking: Kano Governor Yusuf officially joins APC

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Breaking: Kano Governor Yusuf officially joins APC

Politics

7 months ago

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano has officially joined the APC days after resigning his membership from the NNPP amid alignment ahead of the 2027 elections.

Tinubu: 7 updates you should know about alleged coup plot against president

Tinubu: 7 updates you should know about alleged coup plot against president

Politics

7 months ago

Key updates on the alleged coup against President Bola Tinubu have surfaced, detailing what happened, others marked for assassination, and what it means for Nigeria.

2027 election: Atiku's son speaks on father, others' fate against Tinubu

2027 election: Atiku's son speaks on father, others' fate against Tinubu

Politics

7 months ago

Abba Atiku, ex-Vice President Atiku Abubakar's son, has spoken on fate of his father and other opposition, planning to contest against President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

Impeachment in Nigeria: Kano deputy gov, 2 other politicians who face removal threats

Impeachment in Nigeria: Kano deputy gov, 2 other politicians who face removal threats

Politics

7 months ago

Kano deputy governor and two other Nigerian politicians face potential impeachment in 2026, as political tensions rise and lawmakers weigh removal threats.

Police recruitment: PSC announces important update for applicants

Police recruitment: PSC announces important update for applicants

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Police Service Commission has issued a fresh update on the ongoing police recruitment exercise, with important information for interested applicants.

Kano govt explains what Governor Yusuf seeks to achieve in APC, says defection not personal

Kano govt explains what Governor Yusuf seeks to achieve in APC, says defection not personal

Politics

7 months ago

Kano state government has defended Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf’s planned defection from NNPP to the ruling APC, saying it's not because of his personal ambition.

Biafra agitation: PTA reacts as Anambra orders teachers to resume Monday classes or lose 20% salary

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Biafra agitation: PTA reacts as Anambra orders teachers to resume Monday classes or lose 20% salary

Nigeria

7 months ago

Anambra PTA responds to govt’s order on resuming Monday classes against IPOB's sit-at-home directive, raising concerns about implementation and safety challenges.

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