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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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Destiny Boy’s family friend posts last chat with Destiny Boy, shares what he knew about his health

Destiny Boy’s family friend posts last chat with Destiny Boy, shares what he knew about his health

People

7 months ago

NYSC releases deployment details for Batch A prospective corps members

NYSC releases deployment details for Batch A prospective corps members

Nigeria

7 months ago

Destiny Boy: Old video of man dragging singer's management surfaces, "That boy is abusing substance"

Destiny Boy: Old video of man dragging singer's management surfaces, "That boy is abusing substance"

Music

7 months ago

N1,490/$: Naira to dollar exchange rate gap in official, black market widens

N1,490/$: Naira to dollar exchange rate gap in official, black market widens

Money

7 months ago

After CBN’s order to Access, Zenith, UBA, other Banks, ATM withdrawals jump to 198 per cent

After CBN’s order to Access, Zenith, UBA, other Banks, ATM withdrawals jump to 198 per cent

Economy

7 months ago

US embassy in Nigeria announces closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

US embassy in Nigeria announces closure for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Nigeria

7 months ago

From FIRS to NRS: Inside Nigeria’s quiet but significant tax reform

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From FIRS to NRS: Inside Nigeria’s quiet but significant tax reform

Economy

7 months ago

Nigeria's tax landscape transforms as the Nigeria Revenue Service (NRS) replaces FIRS, enhancing efficiency, taxpayer engagement, and technology integration.

US: Reports shares how Onitsha trader influenced Trump’s missile strike in Nigeria, photo emerges

US: Reports shares how Onitsha trader influenced Trump’s missile strike in Nigeria, photo emerges

Nigeria

7 months ago

Onitsha trader reportedly played a key role in influencing United States (US) President Donald Trump's missile strike in Nigeria, a new report has unveiled.

Tinubu's Matawalle set to marry off 5 sons, 4 daughters same day in Abuja

Tinubu's Matawalle set to marry off 5 sons, 4 daughters same day in Abuja

Nigeria

7 months ago

Defence Minister Bello Matawalle is set to marry off nine of his children, five sons and four daughters, in a joint wedding ceremony at the Abuja central mosque.

Federal government announces landmark deal with UAE

Federal government announces landmark deal with UAE

Economy

7 months ago

Nigeria and Abu Dhabi Ports Group have signed a landmark MoU to enhance ports development, maritime logistics, and strengthen trade and economic cooperation.

2027 election: ADC speaks as Kwankwaso reportedly considers joining party

2027 election: ADC speaks as Kwankwaso reportedly considers joining party

Politics

7 months ago

The African Democratic Congress (ADC) responds as reports suggest Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso may join the party ahead of the 2027 elections in Nigeria.

Trump reportedly asks countries to pay $1bn to join his peace board, White House reacts

Trump reportedly asks countries to pay $1bn to join his peace board, White House reacts

US

7 months ago

Reports have been circulating that countries would need to pay $1 billion to join a U.S.-led “Board of Peace,” with President Donald Trump as inaugural chairman.

"Come and marry me": Desperate Nigerian lady cries out, says she doesn't care if he's poor

"Come and marry me": Desperate Nigerian lady cries out, says she doesn't care if he's poor

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A Nigerian lady has voiced out her desire to settle down. She said she doesn't care about the man's financial status, emphasising her desire to get married.

Destiny Boy’s alleged close associate opens up on singer’s hidden struggle: “We tried for him”

Destiny Boy’s alleged close associate opens up on singer’s hidden struggle: “We tried for him”

Celebrities

7 months ago

A tearful video of an alleged close friend of Destiny Boy reveals the late singer’s hidden health struggles before his sudden death, sparking reactions online.

Video: Ghanaian referee Laryea turns celebrity in Ghana after AFCON duty, people follow him around

Video: Ghanaian referee Laryea turns celebrity in Ghana after AFCON duty, people follow him around

People

7 months ago

Ghanaian referee Daniel Laryea has become an instant celebrity in his country since his Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) duty. A new video showed people following him.

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