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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.

6438 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

2027 election: 3 things that could happen if Peter Obi steps down for Atiku

2027 election: 3 things that could happen if Peter Obi steps down for Atiku

Politics

a year ago

Light plane crash near village claims two lives, victims pronounced dead at scene

Light plane crash near village claims two lives, victims pronounced dead at scene

World

a year ago

Good news: Another international airport gets approval to begin operation in Nigeria

Good news: Another international airport gets approval to begin operation in Nigeria

Industry

a year ago

BBNaija: Victory becomes Head of House, his emergence generates comments, "Shame wear Thelma corset"

BBNaija: Victory becomes Head of House, his emergence generates comments, "Shame wear Thelma corset"

TV Shows

a year ago

NNPC CEO Bayo Ojulari finally breaks silence amid his rumoured resignation

NNPC CEO Bayo Ojulari finally breaks silence amid his rumoured resignation

Energy

a year ago

Electricity regulator may take over DisCos over liquidity crises

Electricity regulator may take over DisCos over liquidity crises

Industry

a year ago

Anambra election 2025: Setbacks for Soludo as APGA stakeholders endorse APC candidate

Anambra election 2025: Setbacks for Soludo as APGA stakeholders endorse APC candidate

Politics

a year ago

2,500 APGA stakeholders defect to APC, endorsing Nicholas Ukachukwu for Anambra 2025 governorship election due to Governor Soludo's insensitivity.

Tinubu: Drama as top ex-gov storms APC rally with PDP-branded cap, video trends

Tinubu: Drama as top ex-gov storms APC rally with PDP-branded cap, video trends

Politics

a year ago

Ayodele Fayose, former governor of Ekiti State, has created a scene at a rally of the APC, with his PDP-branded logo.The details of the event was captured in a video

N1,533/$: New naira to dollar exchange rate in official, black FX markets

N1,533/$: New naira to dollar exchange rate in official, black FX markets

Money

a year ago

The value of the naira has appreciated again against the US dollar in both the official and black markets, as the IMF provides an update on the Nigerian economy.

2027 election: What will happen to Peter Obi if he returns to PDP? ADC breaks silence

2027 election: What will happen to Peter Obi if he returns to PDP? ADC breaks silence

Politics

a year ago

ADC confirmed Peter Obi remained in the opposition coalition and ruled out talks of a 2027 flagbearer, focusing instead on building party structures.

Tragedy as woman kills, dismembers pregnant nurse, “Sell body parts to native doctors”

Tragedy as woman kills, dismembers pregnant nurse, “Sell body parts to native doctors”

Nigeria

a year ago

Security operatives have arrested a 24-year-old woman, Somtochukwu Nwafor, for the killing and dismemberment of a pregnant nurse in Anambra state.

Mohbad: Primeboy, Dominica, four other people VDM interviewed in seeking justice for singer

Mohbad: Primeboy, Dominica, four other people VDM interviewed in seeking justice for singer

Music

a year ago

Verydarkman made good his promise of seeking justice for Mohbad by interviewing some people who could unravel the cause of the singer's death years after his demise.

ADC coalition: Bwala gives 3 facts to rubbish Nwosu's claim of “I was offered 3 ministerial slots

ADC coalition: Bwala gives 3 facts to rubbish Nwosu's claim of “I was offered 3 ministerial slots

Politics

a year ago

Daniel Bwala, Special Adviser on Policy Communication to President Bola Tinubu, replied to ADC's Ralph Nwosu ministerial slots allegation to reject the coalition.

“I pity her future hubby”: DJ Cuppy speaks about cooking struggles at 32, fans react

“I pity her future hubby”: DJ Cuppy speaks about cooking struggles at 32, fans react

Celebrities

a year ago

Popular Nigerian DJ and billionaire heiress, Florence Otedola, aka DJ Cuppy, has opened up about a side of herself many didn’t see coming drawing reactions.

Tinubu's govt announces fresh plan for Kaduna textile industry

Tinubu's govt announces fresh plan for Kaduna textile industry

Industry

a year ago

FG plans to revive Kaduna Textile industry to boost economy via diversification. George Akume leads a delegation to Kaduna State to discuss plans with stakeholders.

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