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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.

6453 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

2027 election: "Overfeeding Nigerians," Peter Obi blasts Tinubu in fresh statement

2027 election: "Overfeeding Nigerians," Peter Obi blasts Tinubu in fresh statement

Politics

a year ago

Charly Boy, Badoo Bus Stop: Falana fumes over renaming of streets in Lagos, 'illegal'

Charly Boy, Badoo Bus Stop: Falana fumes over renaming of streets in Lagos, 'illegal'

Nigeria

a year ago

BBNaija 10: Lady shares how friend was disqualified from reality show at last minute, explains why

BBNaija 10: Lady shares how friend was disqualified from reality show at last minute, explains why

Family and Relationships

a year ago

CBN sells $81 million to BDCs as naira trades flat in official window

CBN sells $81 million to BDCs as naira trades flat in official window

Economy

a year ago

EFCC alerts Nigerians on new fraudulent promo scheme used to steal money, data

EFCC alerts Nigerians on new fraudulent promo scheme used to steal money, data

Industry

a year ago

The comeback: Lessons from the Super Falcons' WAFCON victory

The comeback: Lessons from the Super Falcons' WAFCON victory

Opinion

a year ago

Ebuka Songs: Testimony Jaga blasts singer for replying clergy, "If God call you, we'll see result "

Ebuka Songs: Testimony Jaga blasts singer for replying clergy, "If God call you, we'll see result "

Music

a year ago

Testimony Jaga has reacted to the video where Ebuka Songs was reacting to a clergy who called him over his video with Peller. He said he was corrected in love.

WAFCON: 'How Obi's attendance at final could've caused Super Falcons to lose,' Omokri speaks

WAFCON: 'How Obi's attendance at final could've caused Super Falcons to lose,' Omokri speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

Reno Omokri has explained how a Peter Obi presence at the Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) could have caused the Super Falcons to lose against Morocco.

2027 election: Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to APC over new chairman, "brace up"

2027 election: Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to APC over new chairman, "brace up"

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has sent a strong warning message to the APC over its new national chairman.

"Adopt the Chioma style": US-based man shares what Priscilla Ojo should copy from Davido's wife

"Adopt the Chioma style": US-based man shares what Priscilla Ojo should copy from Davido's wife

People

a year ago

A US-based man has urged Priscilla Ojo to adopt the Chioma style. He pointed out something he noticed about Davido's wife, which he considered remarkable.

Dangote battles marketers over fuel imports, demands Tinubu’s ban enforcement

Dangote battles marketers over fuel imports, demands Tinubu’s ban enforcement

Energy

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu is under pressure from Aliko Dangote, Chairman of the Dangote Group, to implement the Nigeria First Policy by banning fuel imports.

NDIC gives update on Heritage Bank depositors’ repayment as new leadership takes office

NDIC gives update on Heritage Bank depositors’ repayment as new leadership takes office

Money

a year ago

The Nigeria Deposit Insurance Corporation (NDIC), under new MD Thompson Oludare Sunday, has reassured Heritage Bank Plc’s remaining depositors of full reimbursement.

Python recovered from ex-AGF’s residence, moved to Kano zoo

Python recovered from ex-AGF’s residence, moved to Kano zoo

Nigeria

a year ago

A python escaped from ex-AGF Ahmed Idris’ home, sparking panic in Kano. Zoo officials evacuated the reptile and other animals, prompting police probe.

BBNaija 10: Otega speaks on plan to fall in love, fans kick: "This one is crazy"

BBNaija 10: Otega speaks on plan to fall in love, fans kick: "This one is crazy"

TV Shows

a year ago

The 12th housemate in the ongoing Big Brother Naija show has shared his plan with fans on the show. He said he is scared of finding love on the show.

CBN opens up on safety of depositors’ funds in UBA, Access, other banks

CBN opens up on safety of depositors’ funds in UBA, Access, other banks

Economy

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria reassures the public of the banking sector's stability amid misleading reports and urges reliance on official information.

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