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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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“Apply with link”: UBA announces job opportunity with attractive salary across Africa

“Apply with link”: UBA announces job opportunity with attractive salary across Africa

Industry

a year ago

Air India: Father of 19-year-old boy who died in plane crash not satisfied with report, makes demand

Air India: Father of 19-year-old boy who died in plane crash not satisfied with report, makes demand

People

a year ago

Buhari's death: Portable mourns ex-president, shares his wishes, "Na him order tollgate shooting"

Buhari's death: Portable mourns ex-president, shares his wishes, "Na him order tollgate shooting"

Music

a year ago

New exchange rates as naira depreciates against US dollar

New exchange rates as naira depreciates against US dollar

Money

a year ago

Young man shares step-by-step process of how he got his UK student visa in 3 months, people react

Young man shares step-by-step process of how he got his UK student visa in 3 months, people react

People

a year ago

Presidency mentions 2 things missing in Buhari's 12m votes before Tinubu's intervention

Presidency mentions 2 things missing in Buhari's 12m votes before Tinubu's intervention

Politics

a year ago

"Atiku no need to hire any lawyer again": Knocks as Dino Melaye shares law school graduation photo

"Atiku no need to hire any lawyer again": Knocks as Dino Melaye shares law school graduation photo

Nigeria

a year ago

Dino Melaye, ex-PDP guber candidate and supporter of the former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has got Nigerians talking after a photo from law school emerged.

"You can’t ignore him": Shettima praises El-Rufai amid controversies

"You can’t ignore him": Shettima praises El-Rufai amid controversies

Politics

a year ago

Vice President Kashim Shettima has made a cryptic comment about the former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai as he praised NNPP chieftain, Rabiu Kwankwaso.

5 things to know about Liberia emerges after Trump praised Liberian president’s “good English”

5 things to know about Liberia emerges after Trump praised Liberian president’s “good English”

Africa

a year ago

When US President praised Liberian President Boakai’s command of English as “good English”, curiosity spiked about Liberia’s deep-rooted relationship with the US.

Seven Nigerian employees to receive N172 million as compensation for work-related accidents - NSITF

Seven Nigerian employees to receive N172 million as compensation for work-related accidents - NSITF

Money

a year ago

Seven Nigerian employees across different companies including Zenith Bank Plc, Nestle Nigeria Plc, Mobil and others are set to collect compensations from the NSITF.

Nigeria's oil production booms as active rigs surge by 475% in 4 years, driving economic growth

Nigeria's oil production booms as active rigs surge by 475% in 4 years, driving economic growth

Energy

a year ago

The number of active oil rigs is a key indicator of the volume of oil exploration and production activities in the country. It has grown almost 500% in 4 years.

Good news for crypto users as Bitcoin hits highest-ever price in history

Good news for crypto users as Bitcoin hits highest-ever price in history

Technology

a year ago

Bitcoin rose to a new high on Wednesday, rising above above $112,000 after failing to break through the $110,000 level several times in recent days.

Petrol imports crash as Dangote slashes price, announces expansion to other countries

Petrol imports crash as Dangote slashes price, announces expansion to other countries

Industry

a year ago

June saw a record low in gasoline imports, driven by increased production from Dangote Refinery, positioning the nation toward becoming a net exporter soon.

Just In: NECO releases 2025 BECE results, details emerge

Just In: NECO releases 2025 BECE results, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

NECO has announced the release of the 2025 BECE results following the meeting of the council at its headquarters in Minna, Niger State capital, on Wednesday, July 8.

"N1,000 per unit": FG invites Nigerians to invest in July savings bonds, offers high interest rate

"N1,000 per unit": FG invites Nigerians to invest in July savings bonds, offers high interest rate

Capital Market

a year ago

The DMO on behalf of the FG has opened two federal government savings bonds for subscription, priced at N1,000 per unit, with a minimum investment of N5,000.

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