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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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2027 election: Prominent cleric prophesies winner of presidential poll amid plot to sack Tinubu

2027 election: Prominent cleric prophesies winner of presidential poll amid plot to sack Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

Dangote Refinery shuts down, petrol prices rise as supply slows, filling stations sell at new rate

Dangote Refinery shuts down, petrol prices rise as supply slows, filling stations sell at new rate

Energy

a year ago

Hellen Ati celebrates her birthday at the club, shakes waist hard to her song in see-through trouser

Hellen Ati celebrates her birthday at the club, shakes waist hard to her song in see-through trouser

Celebrities

a year ago

Just In: Osinbajo speaks on how pastors are undermining Nigeria's development, "Miracle money gospel"

Just In: Osinbajo speaks on how pastors are undermining Nigeria's development, "Miracle money gospel"

Nigeria

a year ago

Panic grips Ikorodu as six bodies recovered in suspected cult violence

Panic grips Ikorodu as six bodies recovered in suspected cult violence

Nigeria

a year ago

Sam Larry's facial expression as he stares at skitmaker, Paper Chaze, in club elicits comments

Sam Larry's facial expression as he stares at skitmaker, Paper Chaze, in club elicits comments

Celebrities

a year ago

Phyna's first clip since her sister's painful death surfaces on online: "No be private jet be that?"

Phyna's first clip since her sister's painful death surfaces on online: "No be private jet be that?"

Celebrities

a year ago

Phyna’s latest video in a private jet has generated debate, with some fans sending prayers, while others point out her calm demeanour following her sister’s passing.

"To my dearest mum": Pasuma unveils new multi-million mansion in honour of late mother

"To my dearest mum": Pasuma unveils new multi-million mansion in honour of late mother

Celebrities

a year ago

Popular Fuji musician Wasiu Alabi aka Pasuma has moved fans to tears and admiration with a grand gesture in honour of his late mother, Alhaja Kubrat Odetola.

Tinubu pays school fees of rescued Chibok girls in Atiku's university, others, breakdown emerges

Tinubu pays school fees of rescued Chibok girls in Atiku's university, others, breakdown emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has N1.8 billion for the intervention programmes designed for the rescued Chibok Girls and 68 of them are in AUN, owned by Atiku Abubakar.

Regina Daniels hints at sharing her man in new video, netizens react: "You're doing it already"

Regina Daniels hints at sharing her man in new video, netizens react: "You're doing it already"

Celebrities

a year ago

Regina Daniels shares a humorous video hinting at sharing her man with a friend. Commenting on the clip, Regina Daniels averred that she could easily do same.

Just In: Ebola outbreak kills over 10 in popular African country as details emerge

Just In: Ebola outbreak kills over 10 in popular African country as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

At least 15 died in DR Congo’s 16th Ebola outbreak in Kasai; 28 suspected cases confirmed. WHO urges caution and deploys vaccines and treatments.

Nigerian bank announces service disruption, advises customers ahead of public holiday

Nigerian bank announces service disruption, advises customers ahead of public holiday

Money

a year ago

First Bank has sent a message to customers, apologising for service disruptions and assuring them it is working with partners to restore services quickly.

Breaking: Jubilation as over 15 terrorists killed in military’s airstrikes in Sambisa, Borno

Breaking: Jubilation as over 15 terrorists killed in military’s airstrikes in Sambisa, Borno

Nigeria

a year ago

Over 15 terrorists have been killed in Nigerian military’s airstrikes in Borno. Terrorism is a major challenge in Nigeria, especially in the northeast.

Peter Obi reacts as Tinubu's govt brags about meeting yearly revenue target early, "it is shameful"

Peter Obi reacts as Tinubu's govt brags about meeting yearly revenue target early, "it is shameful"

Politics

a year ago

Opposition leader Peter Obi has reacted strongly as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's government bragged about meeting its yearly revenue target early.

New competition for Dangote as another refinery begins fuel production after 50 years

New competition for Dangote as another refinery begins fuel production after 50 years

Energy

a year ago

Angola’s Cabinda refinery, the first built since independence, will begin producing 30,000 barrels daily in 2025, adding competition for Dangote’s refinery.

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