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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

New law mandates banks, financial institutions to recover tax from defaulters

New law mandates banks, financial institutions to recover tax from defaulters

Economy

a year ago

Shehu Sani discloses what Nigerian ladies should do instead of spending 2 months on BBNaija

Shehu Sani discloses what Nigerian ladies should do instead of spending 2 months on BBNaija

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria unveils initiative to tackle brain drain, connects professionals home and abroad

Nigeria unveils initiative to tackle brain drain, connects professionals home and abroad

Education

a year ago

Babcock University graduate bags first class degree at 19, mentions CGPA and course, people react

Babcock University graduate bags first class degree at 19, mentions CGPA and course, people react

People

a year ago

“How Charly Boy bus stop was named after me”: Veteran singer shares emotional backstory

“How Charly Boy bus stop was named after me”: Veteran singer shares emotional backstory

Celebrities

a year ago

Nigerian lady tearfully shares reason she was rejected at Nons Miraj's show, people console her

Nigerian lady tearfully shares reason she was rejected at Nons Miraj's show, people console her

People

a year ago

Travel agents react to dollar charges by airlines in Nigeria

Travel agents react to dollar charges by airlines in Nigeria

Industry

a year ago

Nigerian travel agents protest airlines selling tickets in US dollars, urging the government to require naira transactions and address the impact on travel market.

New prices emerge as Nigerian farmers dump rice production, imports crush profits

New prices emerge as Nigerian farmers dump rice production, imports crush profits

Industry

a year ago

Local rice farmers are abandoning paddy rice farming in favour of more profit-friendly staples such as maize and cassava, as the import policy hampers production.

2027: APC, opposition, stakeholders split as lawmakers propose single-day poll

2027: APC, opposition, stakeholders split as lawmakers propose single-day poll

Politics

a year ago

Nigeria's 2027 single-day elections proposal sparks debate. Learn about benefits, drawbacks & stakeholder views on constitutional amendment for efficient polls.

FG shares 6 steps to apply for free skill training, sets deadline for online registration

FG shares 6 steps to apply for free skill training, sets deadline for online registration

Economy

a year ago

The federal government, through the National Directorate of Employment (NDE), has announced the second phase of the Renewed Hope Employment Initiative (RHEI)

“$170 for international trip”: NCAA orders airlines to reward passengers for leaving their baggage behind

“$170 for international trip”: NCAA orders airlines to reward passengers for leaving their baggage behind

Industry

a year ago

NCAA has mandated airlines to fully comply with the First Need reimbursement policy, ensuring passengers are compensated for short-landed baggage.

VDM renovates primary school, shares before after pictures, taunts Nyesom Wike, fans offer prayers

VDM renovates primary school, shares before after pictures, taunts Nyesom Wike, fans offer prayers

Celebrities

a year ago

Verydarkman took a swipe at Nyesom Wike while sharing a video of the renovation in a school. He also shared a video of how he met the school and taunted Nyesom Wike.

Whether in PDP or ADC: Why Atiku remains leader of the north, Former governor explains

Whether in PDP or ADC: Why Atiku remains leader of the north, Former governor explains

Politics

a year ago

Former Governor Ibrahim Hassan Dankwambo of Gombe State has explained the reason former Vice President Atiku Abubakar remains the political leader of the North.

Dangote Cement’s net income quadruples to N309 billion, surpasses market expectations

Dangote Cement’s net income quadruples to N309 billion, surpasses market expectations

Industry

a year ago

Dangote Cement's profit surged to a record $202 million, driven by stable currency, rising material costs, and increased domestic demand according to report.

Lizzy Anjorin rains curses on Iyabo Ojo's grandchild, Tosin Silverdam shares what should be done

Lizzy Anjorin rains curses on Iyabo Ojo's grandchild, Tosin Silverdam shares what should be done

Nollywood

a year ago

Tosin Silverdam has shared a lasting solution to the feud between Iyabo Ojo and Lizzy Anjorin. He stated that people should react to their brouhaha.

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