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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.

6338 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Access Holdings to raise N40bn in foreign currency as CBN's recapitalisation deadline nears

Access Holdings to raise N40bn in foreign currency as CBN's recapitalisation deadline nears

Capital Market

8 months ago

Breaking: US congressman reacts as Nigerian gov pardons Sunday Jackson

Breaking: US congressman reacts as Nigerian gov pardons Sunday Jackson

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigerian banks alert customers, announce closure of branches

Nigerian banks alert customers, announce closure of branches

Money

8 months ago

US government releases president Trump’s official Christmas portrait with wife

US government releases president Trump’s official Christmas portrait with wife

US

8 months ago

APC national chairman Yilwatda appoints 15 special advisers, aides

APC national chairman Yilwatda appoints 15 special advisers, aides

Politics

8 months ago

Video of former Senate President serving as usher in Bishop Abioye’s church sparks buzz, many react

Video of former Senate President serving as usher in Bishop Abioye’s church sparks buzz, many react

People

8 months ago

Nigerian governor grants pardon to Sunday Jackson amid US outburst

Nigerian governor grants pardon to Sunday Jackson amid US outburst

Nigeria

8 months ago

It was a jubilation when a northern governor freed Sunday Jackson, who was sentenced for killing a herdsman who attacked him. The release came after US outburst.

AU and EU launch 51 million naira opportunity for youths in Nigeria, others

AU and EU launch 51 million naira opportunity for youths in Nigeria, others

Nigeria

8 months ago

AU and EU launched the Youth Action Lab, offering up to 51 million naira grants that supported youth-led initiatives tackling global challenges in Africa and Europe.

2025 in Review: Portable declared wanted, 15 other controversies that rocked the year

2025 in Review: Portable declared wanted, 15 other controversies that rocked the year

Celebrities

8 months ago

The Nigerian entertainment world was rocked by drama in 2025, with public feuds and scandals involving top celebrities like Burna Boy, Laide Bakare, and Mercy Eke.

2 suspected ISWAP terrorists reportedly arrested in Lagos

2 suspected ISWAP terrorists reportedly arrested in Lagos

Nigeria

8 months ago

The secret police in Nigeria, SSS, has reportedly arrested two members of the ISWAP terrorist group in southwest Lagos. Other details have been released.

“First Christmas without dad and mum”: Man shares how parents died same day, story breaks hearts

“First Christmas without dad and mum”: Man shares how parents died same day, story breaks hearts

People

8 months ago

A man moved people to tears as he shared how he lost his parents same day. He shared how the death affected him, saying it was his first Christmas without them.

Lady Who Gave Her Mum N500 to Buy Pepper Demands Refund, Posts Epic Response She Got: “So Petty”

Lady Who Gave Her Mum N500 to Buy Pepper Demands Refund, Posts Epic Response She Got: “So Petty”

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

The young lady had given her mother N500 to buy pepper and was demanding a refund. Her mum's unexpected response sparked reactions. The screenshots trended.

Pastor Chris Okafor's alleged biological daughter breaks down in tears, recounts what he did to her

Pastor Chris Okafor's alleged biological daughter breaks down in tears, recounts what he did to her

Celebrities

8 months ago

Pastor Chris Okafor’s alleged daughter shares stunning details about her painful childhood. She was in tears while speaking with Verydarkman about the cleric.

Benin coup: 10 things to Know about military officer Pascal Tigri who attempted to overthrow government

Benin coup: 10 things to Know about military officer Pascal Tigri who attempted to overthrow government

Africa

8 months ago

Pascal Tigri, a discreet officer, led a failed coup in Benin on December 6-7, 2025, sparking security clashes, political grievances, and an ongoing manhunt.

Breaking: Fresh storm hits PDP as six Rivers Reps defect to APC

Breaking: Fresh storm hits PDP as six Rivers Reps defect to APC

Politics

8 months ago

The Peoples Democratic Party has suffered another setback in Rivers state as six serving federal lawmakers made a surprise political move to the ruling APC.

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