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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.

6496 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Nigeria becomes top crude buyer from US as Dangote Refinery drives oil trade reversal

Nigeria becomes top crude buyer from US as Dangote Refinery drives oil trade reversal

Energy

a year ago

Dangote Refinery sees low activity as Lagos depots trigger petrol price war with cuts

Dangote Refinery sees low activity as Lagos depots trigger petrol price war with cuts

Energy

a year ago

Senate rubbishes Natasha over court judgment claim: "A season film"

Senate rubbishes Natasha over court judgment claim: "A season film"

Politics

a year ago

How Atiku lost chances of becoming president, Nigerian lawyer Anifowoshe explains

How Atiku lost chances of becoming president, Nigerian lawyer Anifowoshe explains

Politics

a year ago

Air India: Lady who took economy flight with husband shares what she noticed about plane’s toilet

Air India: Lady who took economy flight with husband shares what she noticed about plane’s toilet

People

a year ago

Nigeria stock market continues rally, ranks among best-performing in Africa

Nigeria stock market continues rally, ranks among best-performing in Africa

Capital Market

a year ago

US travel advisory warns citizens against travel to Nigeria over security risks, healthcare gaps

US travel advisory warns citizens against travel to Nigeria over security risks, healthcare gaps

Nigeria

a year ago

The US urges citizens to reconsider travel to Nigeria over rising crime, terrorism, and inadequate healthcare, flagging 18 states as high-risk zones.

"Emotional moment": Photo of Aisha hugging Nigerian flag that draped Buhari's corpse melts hearts

"Emotional moment": Photo of Aisha hugging Nigerian flag that draped Buhari's corpse melts hearts

Nigeria

a year ago

Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari was buried in Daura, Katsina state. An emotional moment at his burial involving Aisha Buhari caught people's attention.

Tinubu holds 'crucial meeting' with 3 ministers, CBN governor, 1 other, 'renewed hope'

Tinubu holds 'crucial meeting' with 3 ministers, CBN governor, 1 other, 'renewed hope'

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu held a 'crucial meeting' with three ministers, the CBN governor, and one other top government official on Tuesday, July 22, at the Villa.

Nigerian bank achieves record-high promotions in a decade, elevates 24% of staff

Nigerian bank achieves record-high promotions in a decade, elevates 24% of staff

Industry

a year ago

Union Bank Plc has announced the promotion of nearly a quarter of its workforce, marking the highest promotion rate the bank has seen in the last 10 years.

Nigeria vs S'Africa: Tinubu, wife react as Super Falcons beat Banyana to qualify for WAFCON final

Nigeria vs S'Africa: Tinubu, wife react as Super Falcons beat Banyana to qualify for WAFCON final

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria versus South Africa was played on Tuesday, in a match that was followed by many. President Bola Tinubu reacted after the Super Falcons won the battle.

Wike blasts Peter Obi for serving food in Imo, defends Edo gov on opposition leader’s 'travel ban'

Wike blasts Peter Obi for serving food in Imo, defends Edo gov on opposition leader’s 'travel ban'

Politics

a year ago

Minister Nyesom Wike has blasted presidential hopeful Peter Obi for serving food in Imo. Wike defended Edo governor on the opposition leader’s alleged travel ban.

2027 election: Emir of Daura explains why he rejected Obi, Atiku, others to endorse Tinubu

2027 election: Emir of Daura explains why he rejected Obi, Atiku, others to endorse Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

Emir of Daura endorsed Tinubu for 2027, praising his rare honour to Buhari. He rejected Obi, Atiku, saying no one showed similar national respect.

2027 election: Atiku posts cryptic message over Edo governor's ‘threat’ to Peter Obi

2027 election: Atiku posts cryptic message over Edo governor's ‘threat’ to Peter Obi

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, Atiku Abubakar has posted a cryptic message over the Edo state governor's purported threat to Peter Obi.

Heavy security stops Natasha from entering National Assembly, video emerges

Heavy security stops Natasha from entering National Assembly, video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Security operatives blocked Senator Natasha from entering NASS despite a court ruling reinstating her, sparking tension and questions over judicial enforcement.

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