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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.

4755 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Breaking: Tinubu makes 4 new appointments, full list emerges

Breaking: Tinubu makes 4 new appointments, full list emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

Just In: Tinubu renews appointment of top Buhari's appointee

Just In: Tinubu renews appointment of top Buhari's appointee

Politics

a month ago

Breaking: Tinubu promotes popular Buhari's kinsman

Breaking: Tinubu promotes popular Buhari's kinsman

Nigeria

a month ago

El-Rufai demands N15.6bn damages in fresh petition, gives reason

El-Rufai demands N15.6bn damages in fresh petition, gives reason

Nigeria

a month ago

Breaking: Another influential former governor dumps PDP

Breaking: Another influential former governor dumps PDP

Politics

a month ago

YEIDEP: FG announces batch B recruitment date, N500,000 business funding up for grabs

YEIDEP: FG announces batch B recruitment date, N500,000 business funding up for grabs

Economy

a month ago

MultiChoice owner Canal+ shuts down Showmax after review, details emerge

MultiChoice owner Canal+ shuts down Showmax after review, details emerge

Technology

a month ago

Owner of MultiChoice Group, Canal+, has announced plans to discontinue the Showmax streaming service, as part of efforts to streamline operations and reduce costs.

Updated: Bandits attack vehicles on Oyo road, abduct several passengers

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Updated: Bandits attack vehicles on Oyo road, abduct several passengers

Nigeria

a month ago

Tensions rise in Oyo State as bandits ambush an Ibadan-bound vehicle and two others, abducting several passengers and sparking fear among travellers.

2026: Full list of 10 highest paying federal government jobs in Nigeria

2026: Full list of 10 highest paying federal government jobs in Nigeria

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigeria’s federal government jobs offered some of most rewarding salaries in 2026. Professionals across banking, oil, energy, and taxation enjoyed competitive pay.

Wole Soyinka pays tribute to late scholar Biodun Jeyifo, shares rare memories from Ibadan days

Wole Soyinka pays tribute to late scholar Biodun Jeyifo, shares rare memories from Ibadan days

Nigeria

a month ago

Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka honours late scholar Biodun Jeyifo amidst heartfelt tributes, celebrating his legacy in African literature and unforgettable personality.

Breaking: Boko Haram attacks Borno military base, kidnaps over 100 women, children

Breaking: Boko Haram attacks Borno military base, kidnaps over 100 women, children

Nigeria

a month ago

Boko Haram attacks Borno military base and IDP camp, killing soldiers and abducting over 100 women and children, confirmed by locals and Senator Ali Ndume.

Exchange rate gap closes to N13 as naira crashes against US dollar

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Exchange rate gap closes to N13 as naira crashes against US dollar

Money

a month ago

The Nigerian currency has depreciated for the 11th straight session, losing against the United States dollar, pound, and euro, the CBN data shows.

Breaking: Kano Assembly initiates impeachment process against deputy gov, reason emerges

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Breaking: Kano Assembly initiates impeachment process against deputy gov, reason emerges

Politics

a month ago

The Kano State House of Assembly has initiated impeachment proceedings against the Deputy Governor of Kano State over allegation of gross misconduct.

How NRC officials tortured, threatened to kill me at Ibadan train station, UI lecturer speaks out

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How NRC officials tortured, threatened to kill me at Ibadan train station, UI lecturer speaks out

Nigeria

a month ago

UI lecturer Dr Mikail Abdussalam recounts to Legit.ng his alleged beating and death threats by Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) officials in Ibadan.

List of 5 online scam tactics fraudsters are using to steal people’s money and how to stay safe

List of 5 online scam tactics fraudsters are using to steal people’s money and how to stay safe

Nigeria

a month ago

Africa Check exposed over 20 online scams in Nigeria where fraudsters used AI deepfakes, cloned bank sites and fake relief offers to steal money and data.

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