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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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Saheed Osupa gives 15 Nollywood veterans over N30m, Afeez Owo shows appreciation: "Thank you baba"

Saheed Osupa gives 15 Nollywood veterans over N30m, Afeez Owo shows appreciation: "Thank you baba"

Music

7 months ago

AFCON penalty miss: Young lady sends message of love to Nigeria's Samuel Chukwueze amid backlash

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AFCON penalty miss: Young lady sends message of love to Nigeria's Samuel Chukwueze amid backlash

People

7 months ago

AFCON Semi-final: Nigerian lady who watched live match in Morocco shows what she did during penalty

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AFCON Semi-final: Nigerian lady who watched live match in Morocco shows what she did during penalty

People

7 months ago

Air Peace apologises for recent flight delays, explains reasons

Air Peace apologises for recent flight delays, explains reasons

Industry

7 months ago

Peter Obi mourns Omatu brothers buried after Lagos insurance house fire

Peter Obi mourns Omatu brothers buried after Lagos insurance house fire

Nigeria

7 months ago

A$AP Rocky names unexpected person who pushed him to start relationship with Rihanna

A$AP Rocky names unexpected person who pushed him to start relationship with Rihanna

Celebrities

7 months ago

Pastor Chris Okafor's church in Canada reportedly shuts down following his messy saga with women

Pastor Chris Okafor's church in Canada reportedly shuts down following his messy saga with women

Celebrities

7 months ago

Pastor Chris Okafor's Canada church reportedly shuts down amidst controversies involving alleged lovers, sparking reactions and discussions among fans and followers.

NESG releases naira to dollar exchange rate projection for 2026

NESG releases naira to dollar exchange rate projection for 2026

Economy

7 months ago

The NESG projects Nigeria’s reserves rising to $52 billion in 2026, with inflation easing and economic growth reaching 5.5 percent, driven by key productive sectors.

30-year-old man beats older sister in Adamawa, lands her in hospital: “I didn’t do anything wrong”

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30-year-old man beats older sister in Adamawa, lands her in hospital: “I didn’t do anything wrong”

Nigeria

7 months ago

Adamawa police confirm the arrest of a 30-year-old man, Hamza, after he allegedly assaulted his older sister, with authorities monitoring for any retaliation.

AFCON: Nigerian lady shows what she did to Moroccan man she met after Super Eagles’ semi-final loss

AFCON: Nigerian lady shows what she did to Moroccan man she met after Super Eagles’ semi-final loss

People

7 months ago

A Canadian-based Nigerian lady showed what she did to a Moroccan man she met on the bus after the Super Eagles’ AFCON semi-final loss. Her action trended.

FG sends strong warning to oil firms with undeveloped blocks

FG sends strong warning to oil firms with undeveloped blocks

Energy

7 months ago

The federal government has warned that it may withdraw the licences of oil blocks that have remained undeveloped for years, and hand them over to new investors.

Omije Ojumi: Afolabi Murphy warns against ignoring prophecy, names singer who passed because of it

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Omije Ojumi: Afolabi Murphy warns against ignoring prophecy, names singer who passed because of it

Music

7 months ago

Afolabi Peters Murphy discusses prophetic warnings that led to tragedy, reflecting on the deaths of Bunmi Akinnaanu and others who ignored them, fans react.

Breaking: Court gives fresh order to IGP, Tinubu's minister over Sowore's case

Breaking: Court gives fresh order to IGP, Tinubu's minister over Sowore's case

Nigeria

7 months ago

A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered hearing notices to be served on the IGP and the Attorney General of the Federation in Omoyele Sowore’s ₦1.2bn rights suit.

AFCON 2025: BUA boss takes decision on $500,000 pledge to Nigeria as Super Eagles lose to Morocco

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AFCON 2025: BUA boss takes decision on $500,000 pledge to Nigeria as Super Eagles lose to Morocco

Nigeria

7 months ago

BUA Group chairman Abdul Samad Rabiu reacts to his $500,000 pledge to Nigeria following the Super Eagles’ defeat to Morocco and the AFCON setback.

Expert explains new 7.5% VAT on mobile, USSD bank transfers from January 19 and those most affected

Expert explains new 7.5% VAT on mobile, USSD bank transfers from January 19 and those most affected

Money

7 months ago

Financial expert Gilbert Ayoola says Nigerian bank customers will pay 7.5% VAT on mobile and USSD transfers from January 19, 2026, alongside existing stamp duties.

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