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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

Author's articles

Greencard lottery: Trump’s administration suspends diversity visa programmes for all countries

Greencard lottery: Trump’s administration suspends diversity visa programmes for all countries

World

8 months ago

Otedola consolidates grip on First HoldCo, acquires N14.8bn shares, increases ownership stake

Otedola consolidates grip on First HoldCo, acquires N14.8bn shares, increases ownership stake

Industry

8 months ago

Year in review: How Nigeria’s banking giants conquered CBN recapitalisation test

Year in review: How Nigeria’s banking giants conquered CBN recapitalisation test

Industry

8 months ago

Establishing state police in Nigeria: "What I told US, European partners", Tinubu speaks

Establishing state police in Nigeria: "What I told US, European partners", Tinubu speaks

Politics

8 months ago

23-year-old man stabs best friend to death over ‘pure water for ablution’ argument in Niger state

23-year-old man stabs best friend to death over ‘pure water for ablution’ argument in Niger state

Nigeria

8 months ago

Moment Juma Jux called Priscilla on stage during performance trends: "Cute"

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Moment Juma Jux called Priscilla on stage during performance trends: "Cute"

Music

8 months ago

Boy stages own kidnapping, extorts N1.7m from rich mother

Boy stages own kidnapping, extorts N1.7m from rich mother

Nigeria

8 months ago

Lagos police uncovered a staged kidnapping after tracing a viral distress video and ransom payment, arresting five suspects linked to an extortion plot.

Breaking: NSA issues emergency yuletide security alert to 36 governors, "You must prepare"

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Breaking: NSA issues emergency yuletide security alert to 36 governors, "You must prepare"

Nigeria

8 months ago

NSA issued a security alert to state governors for heightened preparedness during the 2025 Yuletide season, urging proper and coordinated security efforts.

Oshiomhole, other lawmakers grill new NMDPRA CEO, ask two key questions in viral video

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Oshiomhole, other lawmakers grill new NMDPRA CEO, ask two key questions in viral video

Politics

8 months ago

Senator Adams Oshiomhole questioned the new NMDPRA CEO, criticised Farouk Ahmed’s “shameful” policies, and urged support for local industries to create jobs.

"Big rep for Afrobeats": Big names missing as three Nigerian stars make Obama’s 2025 music list

"Big rep for Afrobeats": Big names missing as three Nigerian stars make Obama’s 2025 music list

Celebrities

8 months ago

Barack Obama has once again drawn global attention to Afrobeats after including Nigerian music stars on his highly anticipated 2025 list of favourite songs.

The penumbra of influence: How mercenary journalism built false narratives around NAHCON

The penumbra of influence: How mercenary journalism built false narratives around NAHCON

Opinion

8 months ago

In this opinion, Ahmad Muazu of NAHCON exposes how hostile media reports shook leadership, spreading misinformation around Nigeria’s Hajj commission.

Full list of cabals in Tinubu's government emerges as author of Buhari's biography speaks

Full list of cabals in Tinubu's government emerges as author of Buhari's biography speaks

Politics

8 months ago

Charles Omole, the author of the biography of former President Muhammadu Buhari, has mentioned the cabals under the administration of President Bola Tinubu.

Buhari's daughter drops bombshell, mentions official document with forged signature

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Buhari's daughter drops bombshell, mentions official document with forged signature

Nigeria

8 months ago

Fatima Buhari, daughter of late President Muhammadu Buhari, has made a fresh revelation about his father's gov't and spoke about documents with on forged signature.

Governor Fintiri announces one-month salary bonus as Christmas gift for Adamawa civil servants

Governor Fintiri announces one-month salary bonus as Christmas gift for Adamawa civil servants

Nigeria

8 months ago

Gov Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved a one-month salary bonus for civil servants as a Christmas gift, aiming to ease economic pressure and boost festive cheer.

Carter Efe emerges Africa’s most-followed streamer on Twitch, surpasses Shank Comics

Carter Efe emerges Africa’s most-followed streamer on Twitch, surpasses Shank Comics

Music

8 months ago

Carter Efe breaks a new record on Twitch after inviting Davido to his livestream, gaining over 135 new followers and surpassing 5 million total followers.

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