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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 responds as Northern elders fault alleged location of proposed 'national gold refinery' in Lagos

FG responds as Northern elders fault alleged location of proposed 'national gold refinery' in Lagos

Nigeria

7 months ago

Destiny Boy: Native doctor shares video as he mourns singer, generates buzz on social media

Destiny Boy: Native doctor shares video as he mourns singer, generates buzz on social media

People

7 months ago

NNPC petrol prices in Abuja, Lagos, other states this week

NNPC petrol prices in Abuja, Lagos, other states this week

Energy

7 months ago

Rewriting history with venom: Fani-Kayode, 1966 coup, and the ethnic distortions

Rewriting history with venom: Fani-Kayode, 1966 coup, and the ethnic distortions

Opinion

7 months ago

Destiny Boy: Late singer's sister breaks silence on his death "He didn't do money ritual"

Destiny Boy: Late singer's sister breaks silence on his death "He didn't do money ritual"

Music

7 months ago

CBN confirms Nigerian commercial banks that have met new capital requirements

CBN confirms Nigerian commercial banks that have met new capital requirements

Money

7 months ago

Tension as residents rush to scoop fuel from fallen tanker, gov't wades In

Tension as residents rush to scoop fuel from fallen tanker, gov't wades In

Nigeria

7 months ago

A diesel tanker has overturned at Liverpool Bridge in Apapa, spilling fuel, blocking traffic and prompting Lagos authorities to warn residents from approaching it.

Top 3 performing refineries in Nigeria after Dangote Refinery

Top 3 performing refineries in Nigeria after Dangote Refinery

Energy

7 months ago

Dangote Refinery drives Nigeria’s petrol supply growth, producing 32 million litres daily, whereas modular refineries contribute marginal diesel.

Wike: Activities grounded as FCT workers embark on strike over working conditions

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Wike: Activities grounded as FCT workers embark on strike over working conditions

Nigeria

7 months ago

Activities at the FCTA and FCDA were brought to a standstill as workers commenced an indefinite strike over demands for better working conditions.

Burial chaos in Anambra: Community speaks out after masquerade violence, makes demands

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Burial chaos in Anambra: Community speaks out after masquerade violence, makes demands

Nigeria

7 months ago

A fiery Agaba masquerade disrupted a funeral in Awgbu, Anambra, causing chaos and violence, leading to police intervention and community calls for a ban.

Kwankwaso issues another statement to Nigerians ahead of 2027, "Our noble cause"

Kwankwaso issues another statement to Nigerians ahead of 2027, "Our noble cause"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso expresses gratitude to supporters, emphasising Kwankwasiyya values and commitment to youth empowerment ahead of the 2027 elections.

Abuja Disco restructures into Holding Company, unveils Niger and Kogi subsidiaries

Abuja Disco restructures into Holding Company, unveils Niger and Kogi subsidiaries

Energy

7 months ago

Abuja Electricity Distribution Plc (AEDC) has announced a major corporate restructuring, transitioning into a Holding Company (HoldCo) structure with subsidiaries.

New 7.5% VAT on bank charges kicks in: How mobile transfers and USSD will affect Nigerians

New 7.5% VAT on bank charges kicks in: How mobile transfers and USSD will affect Nigerians

Economy

7 months ago

Nigeria imposes a 7.5% VAT on digital banking service fees, affecting small businesses and individuals. Understand how these costs will impact daily transactions.

Former NURTW chairman reportedly killed by hoodlums in Osogbo, police launch investigation

Former NURTW chairman reportedly killed by hoodlums in Osogbo, police launch investigation

Nigeria

7 months ago

Former NURTW chairman Kazeem Oyewole was reportedly killed by hoodlums in Osogbo, sparking tension as police launched investigation into the violent attack.

FG files criminal charge against Nigerian SAN Ozekhome over alleged forgery

FG files criminal charge against Nigerian SAN Ozekhome over alleged forgery

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Federal Government has filed criminal charges against a Nigerian SAN over alleged forgery and false documents connected to a disputed London property.

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