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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.

6733 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Relief for Nigerians as petrol prices fall at depots nationwide

Relief for Nigerians as petrol prices fall at depots nationwide

Energy

29 days ago

Bandits ambush DPO’s convoy, kill two police officers

Bandits ambush DPO’s convoy, kill two police officers

Nigeria

29 days ago

Ex-Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman mourns as his wife dies of cancer at 65

Ex-Barcelona coach Ronald Koeman mourns as his wife dies of cancer at 65

Football

29 days ago

Redeemer's University announces vacancies for academic and non-teaching positions, gives deadline

Redeemer's University announces vacancies for academic and non-teaching positions, gives deadline

People

29 days ago

MTN, Airtel, Glo get rival as new telco begins nationwide operations, offers physical SIM, eSIM

MTN, Airtel, Glo get rival as new telco begins nationwide operations, offers physical SIM, eSIM

Technology

29 days ago

Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84, family gives details

Breaking

Veteran Actor Olu Jacobs dies at 84, family gives details

Celebrities

29 days ago

APC governorship candidate accused of making oath of allegiance to US

APC governorship candidate accused of making oath of allegiance to US

Politics

29 days ago

An influentialAPC governorship candidate has come under fresh scrutiny after being accused of making allegiance under oath to the US. You should read the details.

Tonto Dikeh loses major endorsement deal as company speaks out

Tonto Dikeh loses major endorsement deal as company speaks out

Celebrities

29 days ago

Promise Land Innovation Limited terminates Tonto Dikeh’s WEALTH App ambassadorship, citing unmet contractual obligations and a reportedly missed review meeting.

NNPC announces new petrol price in Abuja, Lagos, other cities

NNPC announces new petrol price in Abuja, Lagos, other cities

Energy

a month ago

NNPCL raises petrol prices to N1,430 in Abuja as MRS follows at N1,395, with crude oil prices and Middle East tensions fuelling fears of further increases ahead.

Tinubu's minister Wike speaks on what he would do in APC

Tinubu's minister Wike speaks on what he would do in APC

Politics

a month ago

Nyesom Wike has spoken about what he would have done if he were a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) amid ongoing political developments.

N1,500/litre: New petrol prices emerges nationwide as NNPC, MRS, others announce new rates

N1,500/litre: New petrol prices emerges nationwide as NNPC, MRS, others announce new rates

Energy

a month ago

Petrol prices near N1,500 as crude tops $100, while Dangote’s hike raises fuel, transport and business costs for Nigerian households and companies nationwide.

Wike vs APC governors: Fayose finally breaks silence

Wike vs APC governors: Fayose finally breaks silence

Politics

a month ago

Ayodele Fayose, the former governor of Ekiti state, has broken the silence on the controversy surrounding APC governors and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike ahead of 2027.

Breaking: Oba of Benin announces preferred candidate as Peter Obi, Tinubu, Atiku slug it out, video trends

Breaking: Oba of Benin announces preferred candidate as Peter Obi, Tinubu, Atiku slug it out, video trends

Politics

a month ago

The Oba of Benin has unveiled his preferred candidate for the 2027 election as President Bola Tinubu, Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi jostle for support.

African country declares Monday, September 21, 2026 as public holiday

African country declares Monday, September 21, 2026 as public holiday

Africa

a month ago

Ghana has declared Monday, September 21, 2026, a public holiday for Kwame Nkrumah Memorial Day, or Founder’s Day, with schools, businesses and offices to close.

Germany announces 8 countries whose citizens can enter without visa and apply after arrival

Germany announces 8 countries whose citizens can enter without visa and apply after arrival

People

a month ago

Germany confirmed visa-free entry for citizens of eight countries, including US and UK, with rules on residence permits, registration and working after arrival.

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