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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.

4711 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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APC reacts as “highly respected party chieftain” collapses, dies in Abuja

APC reacts as “highly respected party chieftain” collapses, dies in Abuja

Politics

25 days ago

Presidency reacts as Remi Tinubu tests tennis strength with APC governor

Presidency reacts as Remi Tinubu tests tennis strength with APC governor

Nigeria

25 days ago

University of Ibadan student who gained admission in 2019 bags engineering degree, shares story

University of Ibadan student who gained admission in 2019 bags engineering degree, shares story

People

26 days ago

Speculations as Carter Efe's baby mama hints at reconciliation with streamer: "She reposted ke?"

Speculations as Carter Efe's baby mama hints at reconciliation with streamer: "She reposted ke?"

Celebrities

26 days ago

Iran names new supreme leader after Ayatollah’s death

Iran names new supreme leader after Ayatollah’s death

Asia

26 days ago

Latest petrol prices in Lagos, Abuja, other major cities emerge, Nigerians react

Latest petrol prices in Lagos, Abuja, other major cities emerge, Nigerians react

Energy

26 days ago

Full list of items generally not allowed when entering airplane, applies to all flights

Full list of items generally not allowed when entering airplane, applies to all flights

World

26 days ago

Air travellers faced strict rules on carry-on items, as banned weapons, sharp tools, liquids over 100ml, and powders over 350ml were restricted worldwide.

Terrorism: Iran sends important message to Nigeria amidst war with Israel and US

Terrorism: Iran sends important message to Nigeria amidst war with Israel and US

World

26 days ago

Iran’s Ambassador to Nigeria pledged support in combating Boko Haram and ISWAP, while rejecting Israeli claims and reaffirming six decades of bilateral ties.

How US-Israel war against Iran may decide 2027 elections in Nigeria as fuel prices continue to rise

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How US-Israel war against Iran may decide 2027 elections in Nigeria as fuel prices continue to rise

Nigeria

26 days ago

Nigeria’s rising fuel prices, driven by US-Israel war against Iran, had deepened economic hardship. The crisis around Strait of Hormuz is forcing local petrol costs.

Moment Remi Tinubu’s security tried to stop singer Teni as she approached VIP section in Uyo trends

Moment Remi Tinubu’s security tried to stop singer Teni as she approached VIP section in Uyo trends

Celebrities

26 days ago

Teni's vibrant performance in Akwa Ibom stole hearts as she defied security to meet First Lady Remi Tinubu, igniting social media reactions and applause.

CBN, GTBank release new exchange rate as Naira loses against US dollar

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CBN, GTBank release new exchange rate as Naira loses against US dollar

Money

26 days ago

The naira dropped again against the US dollar, pound, and euro, with GTBank confirming declining rates despite CBN’s $300 million forex intervention.

EKEDC announces 3-day power outage, releases list of affected areas, date

EKEDC announces 3-day power outage, releases list of affected areas, date

Economy

27 days ago

EKEDC has announced a planned three-day electricity outage in Lekki from March 13–15, 9am–5pm daily, for network upgrades to improve power reliability.

Full list of communities to be affected by planned 3-day electricity outage in Nigeria

Full list of communities to be affected by planned 3-day electricity outage in Nigeria

Nigeria

27 days ago

Eko Electricity Distribution Company announced a planned outage on March 14, 2026, as contractors carried out maintenance to improve service delivery.

UK releases list of items not accepted when entering the country in 2026

UK releases list of items not accepted when entering the country in 2026

World

27 days ago

Travellers to the UK faced strict customs rules as banned goods were seized, while restricted items required licences to enter without penalties.

Galatasaray coach reacts after Victor Osimhen's goal against Besiktas

Galatasaray coach reacts after Victor Osimhen's goal against Besiktas

Football

27 days ago

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has shared his thoughts after Victor Osimhen scored the only goal to help the champions beat Besiktas in the Istanbul derby.

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