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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.

4911 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Private depots slash fuel prices, rival Dangote refinery for customers

Private depots slash fuel prices, rival Dangote refinery for customers

Energy

7 months ago

Why court ordered arrest of former INEC chairman Yakubu

Why court ordered arrest of former INEC chairman Yakubu

Politics

7 months ago

BBNaija's Faith's fans set up GoFundMe for him, target $55k, amount raised so far elicits talks

BBNaija's Faith's fans set up GoFundMe for him, target $55k, amount raised so far elicits talks

TV Shows

7 months ago

May Agbamuche-Mbu: Why acting INEC chairman was selected to lead by Yakubu

May Agbamuche-Mbu: Why acting INEC chairman was selected to lead by Yakubu

Politics

7 months ago

Tinubu writes Akpabio-led senate over major appointment

Tinubu writes Akpabio-led senate over major appointment

Politics

7 months ago

Sarah Martins buys luxury whip within 12 months of staying in Lagos, flaunts pics, elicits talks

Sarah Martins buys luxury whip within 12 months of staying in Lagos, flaunts pics, elicits talks

Nollywood

7 months ago

Influential APC southeast chieftain speaks on presidential ambition, Tinubu's presidency

Influential APC southeast chieftain speaks on presidential ambition, Tinubu's presidency

Politics

7 months ago

An influential APC southeast chieftain has spoken on his presidential ambition. The APC leader also made known his stance about the Bola Tinubu presidency.

Hardship: Concerns as World Bank says 139 million Nigerians living in poverty

Hardship: Concerns as World Bank says 139 million Nigerians living in poverty

Nigeria

7 months ago

Concerns have been noted as the World Bank said on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, that a whopping 139 million Nigerians are currently living in poverty.

Nigerian bank shares N6.62 billion to customers, makes more promises

Nigerian bank shares N6.62 billion to customers, makes more promises

Money

7 months ago

Access Bank has rewarded over 30,000 customers with more than N6 billion in prizes through its DiamondXtra Season 17 scheme to celebrate loyalty.

Breaking: Tinubu rejects 2 bills passed by Senate, gives reasons

Breaking: Tinubu rejects 2 bills passed by Senate, gives reasons

Nigeria

7 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has rejected two bills passed by the Senate and given reasons for his rejection of the bills. Senate President Godswill Akpabio took action.

“I didn’t know my BP was high”: Kidney failure survivor brings free health checks to Ibadan

“I didn’t know my BP was high”: Kidney failure survivor brings free health checks to Ibadan

Nigeria

7 months ago

Kidney transplant survivor and PKHEF founder Damilola Osuolale has partnered with Oyo Health Ministry to offer free medical checks & promote kidney health in Ibadan.

Breaking: Police finally take action on tinted glass permit after court ruling

Breaking: Police finally take action on tinted glass permit after court ruling

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Nigerian Police Force has released a fresh update on the planned enforcement of the tinted glass permit following the verdict of the Federal High Court.

Marketers give reasons for high cooking gas price, name those behind it

Marketers give reasons for high cooking gas price, name those behind it

Energy

7 months ago

Cooking gas prices in Nigeria have soared to between N2,000 and N3,000 per kilogram and marketers have provided insight to the skyrocketing prices.

Argentine authorities arrest Nigerian national in landmark INTERPOL red notice case

Argentine authorities arrest Nigerian national in landmark INTERPOL red notice case

Nigeria

7 months ago

Argentine police arrest Nigerian fugitive Ikechukwu N. in INTERPOL-led cybercrime sting targeting romance scams and asset recovery all over the world.

Single mum of 2 shares how boyfriend who owes her N360k asked her for N10m loan, seeks advice

Single mum of 2 shares how boyfriend who owes her N360k asked her for N10m loan, seeks advice

Family and Relationships

7 months ago

A single mother of 2 cried out as her boyfriend asked her for a loan after failing to pay the earlier ones he had borrowed from her. SHe sought advice on what to do.

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