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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.

5277 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

From US to nowhere: Nigerian deportee makes startling claims about deportation

From US to nowhere: Nigerian deportee makes startling claims about deportation

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigeria at 65: Spotlight on 3 Nigerian innovations making waves beyond West Africa

Nigeria at 65: Spotlight on 3 Nigerian innovations making waves beyond West Africa

People

8 months ago

Independence Day: Kano governor kicks as police withdraw

Independence Day: Kano governor kicks as police withdraw

Nigeria

8 months ago

Trade fair complex demolition: Fresh battle brews as Obi, Lagos govt trade words

Trade fair complex demolition: Fresh battle brews as Obi, Lagos govt trade words

Nigeria

8 months ago

Updated: PENGASSAN suspends strike after agreement with Dangote, details emerge

Updated: PENGASSAN suspends strike after agreement with Dangote, details emerge

Energy

8 months ago

Sommie Maduagwu: Old prophecy about Arise TV anchors trends after her death, "God have mercy"

Sommie Maduagwu: Old prophecy about Arise TV anchors trends after her death, "God have mercy"

Celebrities

8 months ago

Nigeria @ 65: Atiku, Obi, Jonathan, Kwankwaso, others send messages to Nigerians

Nigeria @ 65: Atiku, Obi, Jonathan, Kwankwaso, others send messages to Nigerians

Nigeria

8 months ago

At 65, Nigeria’s leaders reflect how far the country has come as Atiku and Peter Obi slam Tinubu, Jonathan calls for unity, and Kwankwaso preaches hope.

US government shutdown leads to panic, essential services disrupted

US government shutdown leads to panic, essential services disrupted

US

8 months ago

The US government shutdown under President Donald Trump has disrupted essential services and sparked economic fears, while deepening partisan divides over funding.

Christiana Idowu: Father of student reportedly killed by male friend cries out after 1 year

Christiana Idowu: Father of student reportedly killed by male friend cries out after 1 year

People

8 months ago

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the heartbreaking moment a Nigerian man cried out for justice for his daughter. Netizens reacted.

Somtochukwu Maduagwu's friend says she was about to leave her Abuja home, shares chat

Somtochukwu Maduagwu's friend says she was about to leave her Abuja home, shares chat

Family and Relationships

8 months ago

A female friend of the late ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu has disclosed that she was about to move out of her Abuja residence in October.

Nigeria @ 65: Nigerian governor laments, “Far from the nation of our dreams”

Nigeria @ 65: Nigerian governor laments, “Far from the nation of our dreams”

Politics

8 months ago

Kano state governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has lamented as Nigeria celebrates 65 years of independence from the British government on Wednesday, October 1, 2025.

Nigeria at 65: Old clip of 2Baba, Rema, Yemi Alade & Cobhams singing 'Arise O’ Compatriots' trends

Nigeria at 65: Old clip of 2Baba, Rema, Yemi Alade & Cobhams singing 'Arise O’ Compatriots' trends

Celebrities

8 months ago

A throwback video featuring 2Baba, Yemi Alade, and others singing Nigeria's old national anthem resurfaces online during the country's 65th Independence Day

Naira exchange rate against US dollar rises to highest level in 2025

Naira exchange rate against US dollar rises to highest level in 2025

Money

8 months ago

The naira has continued its 2025 gains, appreciating against the US dollar, pound, and euro, supported by CBN interventions, rising reserves, and market liquidity.

Nigeria @ 65: Atiku’s aide faults Tinubu’s Independence Day speech, “The fruit is still bitter”

Nigeria @ 65: Atiku’s aide faults Tinubu’s Independence Day speech, “The fruit is still bitter”

Politics

8 months ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar's aide, Phrank Shaibu, said President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Independence Day speech is full of empty promises and harsh realities.

BBNaija Phyna shares suspicion about billionaire Dangote after sister's tragic death, video trends

BBNaija Phyna shares suspicion about billionaire Dangote after sister's tragic death, video trends

Celebrities

8 months ago

Phyna accuses billionaire Aliko Dangote of involvement in her sister’s death, claiming the businessman influenced hospital decisions. Read more on the allegations.

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