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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.

6352 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

"Locked for life": Man explains why Regina Daniels can't divorce Ned Nwoko, cites rare tradition

"Locked for life": Man explains why Regina Daniels can't divorce Ned Nwoko, cites rare tradition

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

DSS reportedly arrests social media user who made post about military coup and overthrowing Tinubu

DSS reportedly arrests social media user who made post about military coup and overthrowing Tinubu

Nigeria

10 months ago

Access Holdings pays over N179bn to buy another bank

Access Holdings pays over N179bn to buy another bank

Money

10 months ago

"Allah bless OPay": Man outsmarts lady who blocked him after receiving ₦10k, shares rare strategy

"Allah bless OPay": Man outsmarts lady who blocked him after receiving ₦10k, shares rare strategy

Family and Relationships

10 months ago

Full list: 10 things to know before applying for US visa

Full list: 10 things to know before applying for US visa

US

10 months ago

Edo: Drama as 2 former deputy governors fight at forum, video trends

Edo: Drama as 2 former deputy governors fight at forum, video trends

Politics

10 months ago

Investors lose over N90bn on Tuesday as stock market extends poor performance

Investors lose over N90bn on Tuesday as stock market extends poor performance

Capital Market

10 months ago

The Nigerian stock market extended its bearish run on Tuesday, losing N90.73 billion as selloffs in major banking, consumer stocks dragged performance lower.

MTN opens application for 2026 graduate development programme

MTN opens application for 2026 graduate development programme

Technology

10 months ago

MTN has launched its 2026 Global Graduate Development Programme to train and fast-track talented young Nigerians into leadership, technical, and strategic roles.

Uche Ogbodo drags Maureen Solomon over comments about her BBL, reminds her of her past: "Shut up"

Uche Ogbodo drags Maureen Solomon over comments about her BBL, reminds her of her past: "Shut up"

Nollywood

10 months ago

Uche Ogbodo has reacted to the video made by actress Maureen Solomon afater sharing video of her BBL. She sent the actress to the gallows over her utterance.

Natasha vs Akpabio, Yahaya Bello: FG makes fresh counter-claim

Natasha vs Akpabio, Yahaya Bello: FG makes fresh counter-claim

Nigeria

10 months ago

Federal Government has made a counter-claim on defence of Kogi Central lawmaker, Senator Yahaya Bello, against Senate President Godswill Akpabio and Yahaya Bello.

Tinubu vs Sowore: Court announces fresh development

Tinubu vs Sowore: Court announces fresh development

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Federal High Court in Abuja has announced a new development on the suit over Omoyele Sowore vs President Bola Tinubu, given reason for the new action.

Microsoft GM for West Africa, Nigeria's key tech players to attend Ogun Digital Summit 2025

Microsoft GM for West Africa, Nigeria's key tech players to attend Ogun Digital Summit 2025

Technology

10 months ago

Ogun Digital Summit 2025 has confirmed Microsoft West Africa GM, Abideen Yusuf, as a speaker, affirming its rise as a platform for Nigeria’s digital transformation.

Nigerian oil marketers battle rising bank debts amid NNPC petrol supply delays

Nigerian oil marketers battle rising bank debts amid NNPC petrol supply delays

Energy

10 months ago

Members of IPMAN and PETROAN are facing major financial losses and bank debts because they cannot load petroleum products already paid for at NNPC depots.

Nigeria exits debtors’ list as IMF releases names of 10 African countries with lowest debt in 2025

Nigeria exits debtors’ list as IMF releases names of 10 African countries with lowest debt in 2025

Economy

10 months ago

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has struck off Nigeria from its debtors' list. The fund has also released the list of African countries with the lowest debt

Powerful former APC lawmaker dumps party, decamps to PDP, details emerge

Powerful former APC lawmaker dumps party, decamps to PDP, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Former Kwara lawmaker Saheed Popoola defects from APC to PDP, accusing the ruling party of misgovernance and declaring PDP ready to reclaim power in 2027.

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