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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.

4755 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Nigeria vs DR Congo: Obidient speaks on what FIFA’s verdict will prove ahead of 2026 World Cup

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Nigeria vs DR Congo: Obidient speaks on what FIFA’s verdict will prove ahead of 2026 World Cup

Nigeria

a month ago

Investors lose N73bn as midweek trading closes lower

Investors lose N73bn as midweek trading closes lower

Capital Market

a month ago

Why I appointed Tunji Disu as acting IGP, Tinubu discloses in personal statement

Why I appointed Tunji Disu as acting IGP, Tinubu discloses in personal statement

Nigeria

a month ago

Breaking: Acting IGP Tunji Disu speaks for first time after appointment by Tinubu

Breaking: Acting IGP Tunji Disu speaks for first time after appointment by Tinubu

Nigeria

a month ago

What Sanwo-Olu said about Tinubu's appointment of Tunji Disu as inspector-general of police

What Sanwo-Olu said about Tinubu's appointment of Tunji Disu as inspector-general of police

Nigeria

a month ago

Full list of DIGs, AIGs who may be retired as Tinubu appoints Disu

Full list of DIGs, AIGs who may be retired as Tinubu appoints Disu

Nigeria

a month ago

Just in: Tunji Disu arrives presidential villa for decoration as acting Inspector General of Police

Just in: Tunji Disu arrives presidential villa for decoration as acting Inspector General of Police

Nigeria

a month ago

Tunji Disu arrived at the Presidential Villa to be decorated as Acting IGP after Kayode Egbetokun resigned, and President Tinubu approved his appointment.

Nnewi traders react as Soludo shuts market over sit-at-home: “I lost 3 close friends”

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Nnewi traders react as Soludo shuts market over sit-at-home: “I lost 3 close friends”

Nigeria

a month ago

Traders in Nkwo Nnewi speak on personal losses and life risks as Soludo orders market closure over the ongoing Monday Sit-at-Home in Anambra state.

Man With 227 UTME score chooses to attend college of education instead of university, shares course

Man With 227 UTME score chooses to attend college of education instead of university, shares course

People

a month ago

A Nigerian man who scored 227 in his UTME shared why he chose to attend a college of education instead of a university. He mentioned his course, sparking reactions.

Dangote, Rabiu's wealth outperforms other African billionaires in 2026

Dangote, Rabiu's wealth outperforms other African billionaires in 2026

Money

a month ago

Abdul Samad Rabiu has rejoined the Bloomberg Billionaires Index after a $5 billion net worth surge driven by strong performances of BUA Cement and BUA Foods.

LCCI welcomes CBN’s interest rate cut, advises on protection of jobs, industries

LCCI welcomes CBN’s interest rate cut, advises on protection of jobs, industries

Money

a month ago

The LCCI has welcomed the decision of the Central Bank of Nigeria to reduce the Monetary Policy Rate (interest rate) by 50 basis points to 26.50 per cent.

University of Ibadan student whose father is a lawyer bags first class in Law, post trends

University of Ibadan student whose father is a lawyer bags first class in Law, post trends

People

a month ago

A young man celebrated completing his studies at the University of Ibadan from the department of law with a first class. He confirmed that his father was a lawyer.

El-Rufai: Why court action is on hold, EFCC explains

El-Rufai: Why court action is on hold, EFCC explains

Nigeria

a month ago

The EFCC has explained why former Kaduna governor El-Rufai has not been charged yet. They confirmed investigations are ongoing amid corruption allegations.

Kano APC crisis: Lawmaker confronted by angry youths, whisked out of ward congress meeting

Kano APC crisis: Lawmaker confronted by angry youths, whisked out of ward congress meeting

Politics

a month ago

Kano APC ward congress turned chaotic as Rep Tijjani Abdulkadir Jobe was confronted by angry youths and taken away from the party meeting in a tense political scene.

University of Ibadan student who won scholarships bags first class in law, shares schievements

University of Ibadan student who won scholarships bags first class in law, shares schievements

People

a month ago

A young lady celebrated completing her studies at the University of Ibadan from the department of law with a first class. She shared her CGPA and achievements.

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