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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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30 days or pay: New tax law puts Nigerians on the clock as government tightens revenue net

30 days or pay: New tax law puts Nigerians on the clock as government tightens revenue net

Economy

7 months ago

Nigerian billionaire loses oil licence held for 18 years in Senegal, reasons emerge

Nigerian billionaire loses oil licence held for 18 years in Senegal, reasons emerge

Energy

7 months ago

Nigerian lady shares why her brothers are wicked towards their mother, reason generates buzz

Nigerian lady shares why her brothers are wicked towards their mother, reason generates buzz

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

Hilda Baci bags 3rd Guinness World Record after 'Jollof' feat: "I Just Found the Email”

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Hilda Baci bags 3rd Guinness World Record after 'Jollof' feat: "I Just Found the Email”

Celebrities

7 months ago

Kaduna: Police finally admit bandits seized dozens of Christians in mass kidnapping, details emerge

Kaduna: Police finally admit bandits seized dozens of Christians in mass kidnapping, details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

PDP Chieftain predicts only option for Peter Obi to secure ADC presidential ticket in 2027

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PDP Chieftain predicts only option for Peter Obi to secure ADC presidential ticket in 2027

Politics

7 months ago

NPA announces arrival of 33 ships carrying petrol, diesel to Lagos ports

NPA announces arrival of 33 ships carrying petrol, diesel to Lagos ports

Maritime

7 months ago

The NPA has announced that 33 vessels carrying petroleum products and other commodities are expected to arrive at major Lagos ports in January 2026.

Wizkid: RCCG member gives unexpected testimony in church about singer’s hit song

Wizkid: RCCG member gives unexpected testimony in church about singer’s hit song

Celebrities

7 months ago

A viral RCCG testimony links Wizkid's 2026 hit song to divine gratitude, sparking online buzz and reactions over faith, music, and unexpected praise.

Mark Angel’s ex, Mandy, opens up on pain she went through while they were together

Mark Angel’s ex, Mandy, opens up on pain she went through while they were together

Celebrities

7 months ago

Mandy, Mark Angel’s ex-wife, reveals traumatic experiences from their marriage in a candid video, sparking intense reactions from fans about her ordeal.

Destiny Boy: Video of how singer's gold grills were forcefully removed trends, “So unprofessional”

Destiny Boy: Video of how singer's gold grills were forcefully removed trends, “So unprofessional”

Music

7 months ago

A disturbing video surfaces showing how Destiny Boy's gold grills were removed posthumously, igniting outrage as his family reveals stunning details surrounding it.

VDM shares what could have prevented Anthony Joshua's friends from dying in viral video

VDM shares what could have prevented Anthony Joshua's friends from dying in viral video

Celebrities

7 months ago

Verydarkman discusses road safety measures that could have prevented the tragic deaths of Anthony Joshua's friends during their visit to Nigeria in December 2025.

GTBank confirms new exchange rate as naira crashes against US dollar

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GTBank confirms new exchange rate as naira crashes against US dollar

Money

7 months ago

The naira weakened in the official market as dollar demand outpaced supply, while it stayed stable at GTBank’s FX desk and unchanged in the parallel market.

IMF forecasts Nigeria's economy to grow faster in 2026, sends strong warning to govt

IMF forecasts Nigeria's economy to grow faster in 2026, sends strong warning to govt

Economy

7 months ago

The IMF has projected that Nigeria’s economy will expand by 4.4% in 2026, citing gradual improvements in macroeconomic conditions, despite inflationary pressures.

Demand for higher education abroad rising as Nigeria ranks fourth in UK study visa grants in 2025

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Demand for higher education abroad rising as Nigeria ranks fourth in UK study visa grants in 2025

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigeria ranked fourth in UK study visas as at September 2025, with 36,839 granted, showing rising demand for higher education opportunities abroad.

“Music virality is not infrastructure,” Legit.ng’s Felix Imoh calls for media ownership at AMBS 2026

“Music virality is not infrastructure,” Legit.ng’s Felix Imoh calls for media ownership at AMBS 2026

Music

7 months ago

Legit.ng PR Manager Felix Imoh says African music needs media ownership, not virality, to gain lasting global value. He disclosed this at AFRIMA’s AMBS 2026.

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