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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.

6736 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

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

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

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

Prominent northern governor names region to produce next president after Tinubu, "We're not scared"

Prominent northern governor names region to produce next president after Tinubu, "We're not scared"

Nigeria

a month ago

Has Nnamdi Kanu been released from Sokoto prison? Fact emerges

Has Nnamdi Kanu been released from Sokoto prison? Fact emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

Influential northern governor announces preferred presidential candidate ahead of 2027

Influential northern governor announces preferred presidential candidate ahead of 2027

Politics

a month ago

Ned Nwoko makes political stride, Regina Daniels’ fans share mixed reactions online

Ned Nwoko makes political stride, Regina Daniels’ fans share mixed reactions online

Celebrities

a month ago

BusinessDay honours Senator Ned Nwoko among the Top 10 Senators as Regina Daniels’ fans react to his recognition and a viral video from the family home.

Ronaldo, Messi top list of highest-paid sports stars per sponsored Instagram post

Ronaldo, Messi top list of highest-paid sports stars per sponsored Instagram post

Football

a month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo leads the world's highest-paid athletes on Instagram, earning $3.2m per sponsored post, ahead of Messi, Kohli, Neymar and LeBron James globally.

New Nigerian university announces 2026/2027 cut-off marks, sets 220 for Medicine, 200 for Nursing

New Nigerian university announces 2026/2027 cut-off marks, sets 220 for Medicine, 200 for Nursing

People

a month ago

A new Nigerian university has announced its 2026/2027 admission cut-off marks, setting 220 for Medicine and 200 for Nursing. Prospective students can now check.

Osun governor Adeleke breaks silence after ally was shot dead at motor park

Osun governor Adeleke breaks silence after ally was shot dead at motor park

Nigeria

a month ago

Osun Governor Adeleke ordered arrests after Accord Party chieftain Olalekan Ajagungbade, known as Emir, was shot dead in Ile-Ife motor park dispute.

FG to investigate petrol pricing as filling stations raise pump prices after Dangote Refinery's hike

FG to investigate petrol pricing as filling stations raise pump prices after Dangote Refinery's hike

Energy

a month ago

Nigeria government moves to investigate petrol pricing as filling stations raise pump prices following Dangote Refinery’s latest price increase nationwide.

Sanwo-Olu and MC Oluomo’s unexpected moment at party sparks reactions

Sanwo-Olu and MC Oluomo’s unexpected moment at party sparks reactions

Celebrities

a month ago

A viral video shows Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu looking MC Oluomo up and down before a handshake at a book launch, sparking debate over his body language online.

NGX investors trade N130bn shares as market capitalisation falls

NGX investors trade N130bn shares as market capitalisation falls

Capital Market

a month ago

The NGX All-Share Index fell 1.60% as market capitalisation dropped to N157.59 trillion, with investors trading 3.647 billion shares worth N130.15 billion.

Governor Adeleke's ally shot dead at motor park in Osun state

Governor Adeleke's ally shot dead at motor park in Osun state

Nigeria

a month ago

A political ally of Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke, Olalekan Ajagungbade, has been killed after being shot in the head at a motor park in Ile-Ife.

Real Warri Pikin apologises after being lifted by Timaya on stage at an event, shares what happened

Real Warri Pikin apologises after being lifted by Timaya on stage at an event, shares what happened

Celebrities

a month ago

Real Warri Pikin apologises to husband Ikechukwu and fans after jumping on stage with Timaya, explaining the viral concert moment and the online backlash too.

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