Top News Website in Nigeria 24/25

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

Breaking: State assembly suspends two members, details emerge

Breaking: State assembly suspends two members, details emerge

Politics

9 months ago

Prudent Gabriel gifts mother car for omugwo, her reactions trends: "She made childbirth easy"

Exclusive

Prudent Gabriel gifts mother car for omugwo, her reactions trends: "She made childbirth easy"

Celebrities

9 months ago

No new tax in Nigeria: Expert explains why savings are not under government attack

Exclusive

No new tax in Nigeria: Expert explains why savings are not under government attack

Economy

9 months ago

"Her next chapter is here": Cardi B welcomes fourth child, first with boyfriend Stefon Diggs

"Her next chapter is here": Cardi B welcomes fourth child, first with boyfriend Stefon Diggs

Celebrities

9 months ago

Senior international lawyer asks three important legal questions after Wike's clash with officer

Senior international lawyer asks three important legal questions after Wike's clash with officer

Nigeria

9 months ago

Plateau state governor breaks silence amid claims he defected to YPP

Plateau state governor breaks silence amid claims he defected to YPP

Politics

9 months ago

BBNaija's Imisi claims she's taking care of her mother amid allegation: "My family is my priority"

BBNaija's Imisi claims she's taking care of her mother amid allegation: "My family is my priority"

TV Shows

9 months ago

Imisi Ayanwale, BBNaija Season 10 winner, addresses her mother's claims of abandonment in a new TikTok live video, reaffirming her commitment to her family.

Man digs out video of moment Regina Daniels, Laila nearly got into "heated confrontation"

Man digs out video of moment Regina Daniels, Laila nearly got into "heated confrontation"

People

9 months ago

A man captured the attention of many social media users after digging out a video of the moment Regina and her co-wife Laila were separated during a disagreement.

Omije Ojumi: Colleague raises funds for ailing gospel singer, post evokes concern: "Please help her"

Omije Ojumi: Colleague raises funds for ailing gospel singer, post evokes concern: "Please help her"

Music

9 months ago

Gospel singer Sarah Apekeola has raised concern over Omije Ojumi’s health, asking for help and prayers as fans react to the music star’s struggles.

Matawalle speaks on possibility of sanctioning military officer who clashed with Wike

Matawalle speaks on possibility of sanctioning military officer who clashed with Wike

Nigeria

9 months ago

Defence Minister Bello Matawalle has addressed the clash between Minister Nyesom Wike and an officer in Abuja, revealing whether disciplinary action will be taken.

New auto giant emerges as E.F. network unveils 40,000-capacity EV assembly plant in Nigeria

New auto giant emerges as E.F. network unveils 40,000-capacity EV assembly plant in Nigeria

Industry

9 months ago

E.F Network, another indigenous auto maker has unveiled plans to launch a 40,000-capacity electric vehicle assembly plant in Nigeria to drive growth in the country.

NMPDRA sends message to Nigerians on petrol availability ahead of festive season

NMPDRA sends message to Nigerians on petrol availability ahead of festive season

Energy

9 months ago

The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has assured Nigerians of an uninterrupted petrol supply in Nigeria.

Wike vs military officer: Fresh facts emerge as FCTA opens up on disputed land status, "We regret this"

Wike vs military officer: Fresh facts emerge as FCTA opens up on disputed land status, "We regret this"

Nigeria

9 months ago

FCTA officials took responsibility for the Gaduwa land incident, apologised to Minister Wike, and confirmed the claimants had no legal approval to build.

Lekeelekee social media platform launches in Nigeria with 4 key features

Lekeelekee social media platform launches in Nigeria with 4 key features

Technology

9 months ago

Prince Nduka Obaigbena has launched LEKEELEKEE, a new African-built social platform designed to counter foreign digital dominance with four key features.

Naira recovers after days of depreciation as external reserves increase despite shocks

Naira recovers after days of depreciation as external reserves increase despite shocks

Economy

9 months ago

The naira has rebounded in the official foreign exchange market despite threats posed by external shocks, Also, Nigeria's external reserves hit $43.4bn.

James Ojo