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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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Senate President Akpabio discloses when Nigeria’s Electoral Act will be ready for 2027 polls

Senate President Akpabio discloses when Nigeria’s Electoral Act will be ready for 2027 polls

Politics

7 months ago

TikToker released from detention after Mercy Johnson’s case set to write book about cell experience

TikToker released from detention after Mercy Johnson’s case set to write book about cell experience

People

7 months ago

Davido addresses father's statement amid lingering paternity saga, sparks reactions: "Better behave"

Davido addresses father's statement amid lingering paternity saga, sparks reactions: "Better behave"

Music

7 months ago

Dollar rises in official window, crashes in black market as experts predict 2026 FX Rate

Dollar rises in official window, crashes in black market as experts predict 2026 FX Rate

Economy

7 months ago

LASTMA arrests bullion van driver for flouting one-way traffic law in Lagos

LASTMA arrests bullion van driver for flouting one-way traffic law in Lagos

Nigeria

7 months ago

2027: ADC sends message to popular prophet over call for Peter Obi to drop presidential ambition

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2027: ADC sends message to popular prophet over call for Peter Obi to drop presidential ambition

Politics

7 months ago

FCCPC announces new compliance deadline for digital lenders, names over 100 loan apps on watchlist

FCCPC announces new compliance deadline for digital lenders, names over 100 loan apps on watchlist

Industry

7 months ago

The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) has set April 2026 as final deadline for digital lenders to regularise operations.

Davido vs Anu: Georgina Onuoha schools singer's dad over video, "Why defend a grown up man?"

Davido vs Anu: Georgina Onuoha schools singer's dad over video, "Why defend a grown up man?"

Music

7 months ago

Georgina Onuoha reacts to the Davido paternity saga, criticising his father and facing backlash. Fans weigh in on the controversy surrounding Anu Adeleke's identity.

Federal govt to reposition polytechnics for innovation, job creation

Federal govt to reposition polytechnics for innovation, job creation

Education

7 months ago

The Nigerian government aims to transform polytechnics for job creation through innovation and industry-ready skills, emphasising good governance and sustainability.

CBN raises alarm over new banking fraud trends as digital payments surge in Nigeria

CBN raises alarm over new banking fraud trends as digital payments surge in Nigeria

Money

7 months ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria warns of emerging fraud risks in digital banking as losses decline amid stronger controls, swift responses and improved security.

"It is getting out of hand”: Davido’s dad set to drag Kemi Olunloyo to court over paternity drama

"It is getting out of hand”: Davido’s dad set to drag Kemi Olunloyo to court over paternity drama

Celebrities

7 months ago

Davido's dad confirms plans to sue Kemi Olunloyo for defamation amid paternity dispute involving Davido and allegations concerning Anu Adeleke's parentage.

Lady shows unexpected message she received from Uber driver after cancelling ride, screenshot trends

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Lady shows unexpected message she received from Uber driver after cancelling ride, screenshot trends

People

7 months ago

A Nigerian lady posted the unexpected message she received from an Uber driver after she cancelled the ride.The screenshit she shared is trending.

Kano: NNPP's governor Yusuf told to immediately resign as APC move looms

Kano: NNPP's governor Yusuf told to immediately resign as APC move looms

Politics

7 months ago

The NNPP has reportedly given Kano governor Abba Kabir Yusuf the green light to join the APC but insists he must first submit a resignation letter.

CBN orders faster fraud response as Access, Zenith, UBA cut recovery time to 30 minutes

CBN orders faster fraud response as Access, Zenith, UBA cut recovery time to 30 minutes

Economy

7 months ago

Nigeria's biggest banks, including Access and UBA, commit to under 30-minute fraud response times, bolstered by BVN and NIN integration to combat rising threats.

7 nations join Trump’s board of peace as global leaders debate its role in Gaza ceasefire

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7 nations join Trump’s board of peace as global leaders debate its role in Gaza ceasefire

World

7 months ago

Seven nations has joined president Trump’s Board of Peace as global leaders debated its Gaza role, while Russia and the Vatican considered invitations.

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