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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

British high commission warns Nigerians against visa fraud

British high commission warns Nigerians against visa fraud

Nigeria

9 months ago

Single mother cries as she ends relationship of 10 years, seeks help: “I almost ended my life"

Single mother cries as she ends relationship of 10 years, seeks help: “I almost ended my life"

Family and Relationships

9 months ago

Nigerian teacher rejects vice principal position, explains why he did so: "I promised myself"

Nigerian teacher rejects vice principal position, explains why he did so: "I promised myself"

People

9 months ago

"He could've called me": Jazzman Olofin calls out Adekunle Gold over use of his song ‘Raise Da Roof’

"He could've called me": Jazzman Olofin calls out Adekunle Gold over use of his song ‘Raise Da Roof’

Celebrities

9 months ago

Ex-governor Fayose expresses anger over Obasanjo’s remarks at 65th birthday

Ex-governor Fayose expresses anger over Obasanjo’s remarks at 65th birthday

Politics

9 months ago

Woman who was declared dead moves inside coffin shortly before cremation

Woman who was declared dead moves inside coffin shortly before cremation

People

9 months ago

Eruku church attack: US-based man shares what saved lives of kidnapped worshippers, people agree

Eruku church attack: US-based man shares what saved lives of kidnapped worshippers, people agree

People

9 months ago

Following the release of the 38 Kwara worshippers who had been kidnapped by suspected bandits, a Nigerian man in America shared what saved the lives of victims.

Powerful monarch raises fresh alarm over possible attacks in Kwara, "We're vulnerable"

Powerful monarch raises fresh alarm over possible attacks in Kwara, "We're vulnerable"

Nigeria

9 months ago

Owa of Eruku raises alarm over vulnerability to attacks, thanks authorities for swift rescue. Governor AbdulRazaq promises permanent security base.

Police foil N2m kidnap plot in Adamawa, 4 suspects arrested as new details surface on abduction plan

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Police foil N2m kidnap plot in Adamawa, 4 suspects arrested as new details surface on abduction plan

Nigeria

9 months ago

Adamawa police arrested four men over a N2 million kidnap plot of a relative, with suspects Gidado, Halidu, Liman, and Buba confessing details to Legit.ng.

No interest rate cut yet as CBN retains MPR at 27%, continues inflation fight

No interest rate cut yet as CBN retains MPR at 27%, continues inflation fight

Money

9 months ago

The CBN retained the Monetary Policy Rate at 27%, keeping other key indicators unchanged, meaning Nigerian borrowers must wait longer for cheaper loans.

Abia state government seals president Tinubu’s campaign office in Umuahia

Abia state government seals president Tinubu’s campaign office in Umuahia

Politics

9 months ago

Abia state government sealed President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Partners office in Umuahia, citing tax law violations under Abia State Tax Law No. 7 of 2020.

Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo shares alleged plans of terrorists against Christians during Christmas

Rev. Ezekiel Dachomo shares alleged plans of terrorists against Christians during Christmas

People

9 months ago

Plateau-based cleric, Reverend Ezekiel Dachomo, has shared the plans against Christians in the upcoming Christmas celebration. What he said sparked reactions.

Priscilla, Juma Jux buy Cybertruck for son as he clocks 3 months, plush video of celebration trends

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Priscilla, Juma Jux buy Cybertruck for son as he clocks 3 months, plush video of celebration trends

Celebrities

9 months ago

Priscilla and Juma Jux celebrate their son Rakeem's three-month milestone with a heartwarming video, featuring a Coco melon-themed room and a luxury Cybertruck gift.

Nasarawa: Chaos at Mararaba as armed men attack crusade, one injured

Nasarawa: Chaos at Mararaba as armed men attack crusade, one injured

Nigeria

9 months ago

Unidentified armed men disrupted a church crusade in Agboda, Mararaba Udege, Nasarawa State, injuring one participant and stealing his motorcycle.

Nigerian troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Taraba state

Nigerian troops arrest suspected kidnapper in Taraba state

Nigeria

9 months ago

Nigerian troops in Taraba arrested suspected kidnapper Alhaji Abubakar Bawa, linked to Umar Musa, marking progress in dismantling criminal syndicates.

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