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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

Trump's administration moves to cut work permit validity amid immigration crackdown

Trump's administration moves to cut work permit validity amid immigration crackdown

World

9 months ago

Prisicilla Ojo, husband Juma Jux show off lavish interiors of their Kenyan mansion worth N3bn

Prisicilla Ojo, husband Juma Jux show off lavish interiors of their Kenyan mansion worth N3bn

Celebrities

9 months ago

Court acts on fresh push by Nnamdi Kanu: "You're not a lawyer"

Court acts on fresh push by Nnamdi Kanu: "You're not a lawyer"

Nigeria

9 months ago

Atiku mentions what Tinubu did that he would never do as president, gives reason

Atiku mentions what Tinubu did that he would never do as president, gives reason

Nigeria

9 months ago

Shippers association raises concerns over taxes, delays at Lagos ports

Shippers association raises concerns over taxes, delays at Lagos ports

Maritime

9 months ago

Osun: Suspected ritualists narrate chilling details of how they killed female FRSC officer, child

Osun: Suspected ritualists narrate chilling details of how they killed female FRSC officer, child

Nigeria

9 months ago

FEC approves $100m AfDB loan for Nigeria youth investment fund

FEC approves $100m AfDB loan for Nigeria youth investment fund

Economy

9 months ago

The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved a $100 million loan from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to support the Nigeria Youth Investment Fund.

Abuja: 'Mr. Infrastructure' Wike gives Galadima appointment

Abuja: 'Mr. Infrastructure' Wike gives Galadima appointment

Politics

9 months ago

Ezenwo Nyesom Wike, the minister of the FCT, has appointed Mukhtar Usman Galadima to a key role. The announcement was made late on Wednesday, December 3.

Trump administration pauses immigration applications for 19 countries under travel bans

Trump administration pauses immigration applications for 19 countries under travel bans

US

9 months ago

The Trump administration paused immigration applications for 19 banned countries after a National Guard shooting, citing security concerns and ordering USCIS review.

Tinubu reacts to Senate’s confirmation of Gen. CG Musa as defence minister

Tinubu reacts to Senate’s confirmation of Gen. CG Musa as defence minister

Nigeria

9 months ago

President Tinubu applauds the Senate for confirming Gen. Christopher Musa as Defence Minister, calling the appointment crucial to strengthening Nigeria’s security.

FG releases naira to dollar exchange rate target for 2026

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FG releases naira to dollar exchange rate target for 2026

Money

9 months ago

The Federal Executive Council has approved the 2026–2028 fiscal framework, and released the budget exchange rate and oil benchmark for next year.

Worrisome prophecy about Burna Boy trends amid show boycott saga, fans share worry

Worrisome prophecy about Burna Boy trends amid show boycott saga, fans share worry

Music

9 months ago

Prophet Abel Boma warns Burna Boy's fans about a troubling vision of the singer being attacked on stage. He urges prayers for Burna Boy’s safety and well-being.

Nigerian man who wanted to book flight from Lagos to Asaba mentioned amount he was charged: “Why?”

Nigerian man who wanted to book flight from Lagos to Asaba mentioned amount he was charged: “Why?”

People

9 months ago

A Nigerian man who wanted to travel from Lagos to Asaba decided to check the cost of flight tickets. He lamented as he posted a screenshot of what he saw.

Why I supported Trump’s plan of military action in Nigeria, Senator Marafa speaks

Why I supported Trump’s plan of military action in Nigeria, Senator Marafa speaks

Nigeria

9 months ago

Former Senator Kabiru Marafa defended his support for Donald Trump’s stance on Nigeria, warning that banditry was driven by mining cartels and internal saboteurs

Nigerian lady mentions how much she paid for Benin to Lagos flight, people react: “Una get money”

Nigerian lady mentions how much she paid for Benin to Lagos flight, people react: “Una get money”

People

9 months ago

A Nigerian lady mentioned how much she paid for a flight from Benin to Lagos. She compared the price to that of a bus company in Benin, sparking reactions.

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