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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.

6408 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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NGX: Stock market begins week strong as investors gain over N700bn

NGX: Stock market begins week strong as investors gain over N700bn

Capital Market

a year ago

Wike's spokesperson shares update amid reports FCT minister travelled to UK for medical attention

Wike's spokesperson shares update amid reports FCT minister travelled to UK for medical attention

Politics

a year ago

CBN MPC member predicts naira will strengthen to N1,400/$1 by end of 2025

CBN MPC member predicts naira will strengthen to N1,400/$1 by end of 2025

Money

a year ago

FG to train 100,000 construction workers, provide job opportunities nationwide for artisans

FG to train 100,000 construction workers, provide job opportunities nationwide for artisans

Economy

a year ago

Portable links signee with Tiwa Savage, her reaction trends as he leaks chat

Portable links signee with Tiwa Savage, her reaction trends as he leaks chat

Music

a year ago

US imports from Nigeria crash by 41% as Trump's tariff escalates trade tensions

US imports from Nigeria crash by 41% as Trump's tariff escalates trade tensions

Economy

a year ago

Rivers crisis: “What I met when Tinubu appointed me as Sole Administrator” Ibas opens up

Rivers crisis: “What I met when Tinubu appointed me as Sole Administrator” Ibas opens up

Politics

a year ago

Vice Admiral (Rtd) Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas, has explained what he met on ground when he resumed as Sole Administrator in River state after state of emergency declaration.

Nationwide fuel distribution: Dangote releases cheaper petrol prices in 11 states

Nationwide fuel distribution: Dangote releases cheaper petrol prices in 11 states

Energy

a year ago

The Dangote Refinery has commenced its nationwide fuel distribution, crashing petrol prices in 11 states to intensify the war with marketers and depot owners.

"Marry your best friend o": Video as groom gushes over pretty bride after seeing her on wedding day

"Marry your best friend o": Video as groom gushes over pretty bride after seeing her on wedding day

People

a year ago

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian man reacted to seeing his bride on their wedding day. Netizens reacted.

Mammoth crowd paints Kano white as Muslims celebrate Takutaha

Mammoth crowd paints Kano white as Muslims celebrate Takutaha

Nigeria

a year ago

Millions fill Kano streets in a peaceful Takutaha procession celebrating Prophet Muhammad’s birth, showcasing faith, unity, and centuries-old tradition.

Naira surges on CBN’s $29m intervention, analysts predict break below N1,500

Naira surges on CBN’s $29m intervention, analysts predict break below N1,500

Economy

a year ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira, is surging against the US dollar, propelled by a combination of forex inflows and the CBN's interventions in the FX market.

Missing Brother of Mbadiwe Twins shares what he was given to drink: “Thank God for safety”

Missing Brother of Mbadiwe Twins shares what he was given to drink: “Thank God for safety”

Celebrities

a year ago

Odera Mbadiwe, the brother of reality stars, Mbadiwe twins has been finally found after being declared missing. He said he was given a substance to drink.

Air India staff video hijacked by fake crash claims on social media, sparks concern

Air India staff video hijacked by fake crash claims on social media, sparks concern

World

a year ago

A viral video falsely linked to Air India flight AI171 crew was filmed days before the crash. Social media posts miscaptioned it, prompting public refutation.

Peter Obi meets Obasanjo amid quest for a new Nigeria, photo emerges

Peter Obi meets Obasanjo amid quest for a new Nigeria, photo emerges

Politics

a year ago

Presidential hopeful Peter Obi has met former President Olusegun Obasanjo amid the quest for a new Nigeria. Photos of the meeting emerged online.

Medicine, pharmacy, law, CLA top as UI releases admission cut-off marks

Medicine, pharmacy, law, CLA top as UI releases admission cut-off marks

Education

a year ago

The University of Ibadan has released 2025/2026 cut-off marks with Medicine topping at 78.875% and lowest set at 50% across several courses in different departments.

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