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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

Author's articles

Shehu Buba: Northern senator accused of sponsoring terrorists takes new action

Shehu Buba: Northern senator accused of sponsoring terrorists takes new action

Nigeria

a month ago

Landmark University releases 2026/2027 tuition fees for Accounting, Elect/Elect and Microbiology

Landmark University releases 2026/2027 tuition fees for Accounting, Elect/Elect and Microbiology

People

a month ago

Peter Obi speaks out as Anambra govt raises fresh allegation against him: "I paid"

Peter Obi speaks out as Anambra govt raises fresh allegation against him: "I paid"

Nigeria

a month ago

Petrol depot prices vary across Nigeria as marketers release new rates

Petrol depot prices vary across Nigeria as marketers release new rates

Industry

a month ago

FBI releases names and photos of 54 people on US Watch List in 2026

FBI releases names and photos of 54 people on US Watch List in 2026

US

a month ago

Top African footballers who retired after 2026 World Cup amid Édouard Mendy's announcement

Top African footballers who retired after 2026 World Cup amid Édouard Mendy's announcement

Football

a month ago

Lady displays her 2006 employment letter showing how much she earned at radio station, many react

Lady displays her 2006 employment letter showing how much she earned at radio station, many react

People

a month ago

A Nigerian lady has shared her 2006 employment letter from a radio station, revealing how much she earned at the time. The document has attracted reactions.

Ex-senate president Ahmad Lawan takes action on suit challenging his return

Ex-senate president Ahmad Lawan takes action on suit challenging his return

Politics

a month ago

APC and former Senate President have taken a major move on the suit challenging the outcome of the party's senatorial primary. You should read what they're saying.

New Zealand introduces 6-month short-term graduate work visa from November 2026

New Zealand introduces 6-month short-term graduate work visa from November 2026

Nigeria

a month ago

New Zealand launched a Short-Term Graduate Work Visa on Nov 16, 2026, granting eligible graduates six months of open work rights to seek jobs and plan visas.

Police recover second body from motor park after Accord chieftain's murder

Police recover second body from motor park after Accord chieftain's murder

Nigeria

a month ago

Osun Police recovered a second body at Ile-Ife motor park after Accord chieftain Emir Ajagungbade was killed, while NURTW tensions and denial fuel the probe.

Nigerian stocks rise as Dangote Refinery IPO takes centre stage

Nigerian stocks rise as Dangote Refinery IPO takes centre stage

Capital Market

a month ago

The Nigerian Exchange started the week higher as investors focused on Dangote Refinery’s IPO, despite more declining stocks than gainers during Monday’s trading.

Peter Obi breaks silence on wife's N250m Hermes bag, speaks about her wealth and public funds

Peter Obi breaks silence on wife's N250m Hermes bag, speaks about her wealth and public funds

Celebrities

a month ago

Peter Obi addresses his wife’s reported N250m Hermès bag, defending her private wealth and birthday celebrations while insisting public funds were not involved.

US judge blocks Trump-led govt's visa rule that would limit foreign students' stay

US judge blocks Trump-led govt's visa rule that would limit foreign students' stay

World

a month ago

A Boston judge blocked Trump’s immigration rule that limited foreign students’ and journalists’ stay, citing weak DHS reasoning and economic harm.

SEC warns investors against fraud schemes tied to Dangote Refinery IPO

SEC warns investors against fraud schemes tied to Dangote Refinery IPO

Capital Market

a month ago

SEC warns investors about fraudsters targeting Dangote Refinery IPO subscribers, urging them to pay only through authorised agents and approved platforms.

Dangote, Otedola, Elumelu: Meet 17 Nigerian billionaires controlling $37.7bn shares on NGX

Dangote, Otedola, Elumelu: Meet 17 Nigerian billionaires controlling $37.7bn shares on NGX

Capital Market

a month ago

Seventeen wealthy investors held NGX shares worth $37.7bn, led by Abdulsamad Rabiu and Aliko Dangote, who controlled three-quarters of listed wealth in 2026.

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