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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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Breaking: Head of Imams and Alfas in Ondo Aladesawe is dead, details emerge

Breaking: Head of Imams and Alfas in Ondo Aladesawe is dead, details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

Dangote crashes petrol prices by N259 in Lagos, other states

Dangote crashes petrol prices by N259 in Lagos, other states

Energy

7 months ago

Portable shares photo of his four sons, picture elicits reactions among fans: "See as they all kala"

Portable shares photo of his four sons, picture elicits reactions among fans: "See as they all kala"

Music

7 months ago

2027 election: “The only endorsement that can save Tinubu,” Political analysts explain

2027 election: “The only endorsement that can save Tinubu,” Political analysts explain

Politics

7 months ago

Jubilation as Tinubu approves establishment of new Court of Appeal, location emerges

Jubilation as Tinubu approves establishment of new Court of Appeal, location emerges

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigerian in US sentenced to 97 months in prison for $6 million inheritance scam, name released

Nigerian in US sentenced to 97 months in prison for $6 million inheritance scam, name released

US

7 months ago

Poverty: Nigerian churches get new message from President Tinubu

Poverty: Nigerian churches get new message from President Tinubu

Nigeria

7 months ago

Tinubu, represented by SGF Akume, told Christian leaders his government would partner with the Church to tackle poverty, promote unity, and reduce inequality.

Female graduate prostrates for lover who supported her financially in school

Female graduate prostrates for lover who supported her financially in school

People

7 months ago

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady prostrated to appreciate her boyfriend for supporting her financially.

Tiwa Savage speaks on affair with a celeb: "He doesn't want us to go public but kisses others"

Tiwa Savage speaks on affair with a celeb: "He doesn't want us to go public but kisses others"

Music

7 months ago

Tiwa Savage has shared her ordeal in the hands of a public figure she dated. She said the person will be seen with others but will say they should not go public.

Maraji welcomes third baby with her husband, shares picture, gender, fans drool: "May God keep her"

Maraji welcomes third baby with her husband, shares picture, gender, fans drool: "May God keep her"

Celebrities

7 months ago

Skit maker, Maraji has shareed the good news about the birth of her baby. She shared the picture of her baby and the gender as fans congratulate her.

Ghana confirms 14 people deported from US sent to Nigeria, Gambia

Ghana confirms 14 people deported from US sent to Nigeria, Gambia

World

7 months ago

Ghana says 14 West Africans deported from the US have been sent to Nigeria and Gambia, but lawyers dispute the claim, citing legal and safety concerns.

Dollar crashes as naira appreciates to five-month high below N1,500/$1

Dollar crashes as naira appreciates to five-month high below N1,500/$1

Money

7 months ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira has appreciated to a five-month high, appreciating in official and parallel markets as reserves rose, liquidity improved.

Adamawa govt reacts to critics, lists Fintiri's achievements

Adamawa govt reacts to critics, lists Fintiri's achievements

Politics

7 months ago

The Adamawa state government has reacted to criticism against Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s administration by some All Progressives Congress (APC)-aligned voices.

2027 election: Old video of Tinubu praising Amaechi resurfaces, ”You're no chicken, you’re an eagle”

2027 election: Old video of Tinubu praising Amaechi resurfaces, ”You're no chicken, you’re an eagle”

Politics

7 months ago

Old video of President Bola Tinubu singing the praises of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has resurfaced barely two years to the 2027 election.

NGX: Stock market begins week strong as investors gain over N700bn

NGX: Stock market begins week strong as investors gain over N700bn

Capital Market

7 months ago

The Nigerian stock market opened the week bullish, as investors gained over N700 billion, driven by eTranzact, LivingTrust, Regal Insurance, despite notable losers.

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