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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

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Buhari's daughter speaks amid father's burial in Daura

Buhari's daughter speaks amid father's burial in Daura

Nigeria

a year ago

92-year-old Cameroonian president announces another bid for reelection despite health concerns

92-year-old Cameroonian president announces another bid for reelection despite health concerns

Africa

a year ago

Stakeholders worried as FirstBank, Zenith, 8 others spend N377 billion on NDIC, AMCON levy in Q1

Stakeholders worried as FirstBank, Zenith, 8 others spend N377 billion on NDIC, AMCON levy in Q1

Economy

a year ago

Air India: Man who lost 4 family members in plane crash reacts to investigation, seeks more answers

Air India: Man who lost 4 family members in plane crash reacts to investigation, seeks more answers

People

a year ago

Traders quote new exchange rate for US dollar in black market as naira gains N80

Traders quote new exchange rate for US dollar in black market as naira gains N80

Money

a year ago

State distributes debit card for Nigerians to withdraw funds as FG shares N75,000 monthly

State distributes debit card for Nigerians to withdraw funds as FG shares N75,000 monthly

Industry

a year ago

Indian pilots’ associations defend Air India crew after fatal crash, send message to people

Indian pilots’ associations defend Air India crew after fatal crash, send message to people

Asia

a year ago

Indian pilots defend crew of crashed Air India Flight 171, reject speculation; probe reveals fuel switch issue but no pilot blame as final report awaits.

Video: Tears flow as soldiers carry Buhari’s body from plane, family watches in silence

Video: Tears flow as soldiers carry Buhari’s body from plane, family watches in silence

Nigeria

a year ago

With tearful eyes, the family watched as Nigerian military officers respectfully carried the body of former President Muhammadu Buhari down from the plane.

Buhari's burial: Video shows Katsina gov shedding tears at ex-president's graveside, clip trends

Buhari's burial: Video shows Katsina gov shedding tears at ex-president's graveside, clip trends

Nigeria

a year ago

At former President Muhammadu Buhari's burial on Tuesday, Katsina state governor fought back tears. The video of the moment caught the attention of Nigerians.

Lady calls off her engagement after posting her man on social media, shares why wedding won’t hold

Lady calls off her engagement after posting her man on social media, shares why wedding won’t hold

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A lady has announced the end of her engagement to her partner, whom she had posted on social media. She explained why the wedding won’t hold as planned.

Ardova, MRS filling stations slash petrol prices below NNPC's rate

Ardova, MRS filling stations slash petrol prices below NNPC's rate

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is no longer the cheapest place to buy petrol, as Ardova Plc and MRS Oil have reduced their prices.

Buhari: Obasanjo speaks on ex-President's death amid tears in Nigeria

Buhari: Obasanjo speaks on ex-President's death amid tears in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has described the immediate past President, Muhammadu Buhari, as a patriot who tried his best. Buhari died on Sunday.

Breaking: Where former president Buhari will be buried disclosed

Breaking: Where former president Buhari will be buried disclosed

Nigeria

a year ago

Following the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, the ex-leader's final resting place has now been unveiled. Buhari died on Sunday in London.

Court orders Nigerian Bank to pay over N10m to sacked staff, explains decision

Court orders Nigerian Bank to pay over N10m to sacked staff, explains decision

Money

a year ago

Nigeria bank has been forced to pay out over N10 million to one of its staff after a wrongful dismissal, which the court says was done without a fair trial.

Stakeholders call for reduction of LASRERA registration fees from N1 million

Stakeholders call for reduction of LASRERA registration fees from N1 million

Economy

a year ago

The decision of the Lagos state government to impose a N1 million registration fee on real estate agents and developers has triggered reactions from stakeholders.

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