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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

2027 Elections: How to become a member of ADC coalition

2027 Elections: How to become a member of ADC coalition

Politics

a year ago

Full list of top 10 most powerful passports in 2025

Full list of top 10 most powerful passports in 2025

World

a year ago

FG steps back from running Enugu international airport, shares plan to hand over to new management

FG steps back from running Enugu international airport, shares plan to hand over to new management

Economy

a year ago

Man who relocated to UK returns to Nigeria permanently, mentions 5 reasons he came back home

Man who relocated to UK returns to Nigeria permanently, mentions 5 reasons he came back home

People

a year ago

Rita Edochie replies Yinka with cryptic post, laughs hard over allegation: "Na you fit them"

Rita Edochie replies Yinka with cryptic post, laughs hard over allegation: "Na you fit them"

Nollywood

a year ago

May Edochie's daughter shares cryptic post after graduating, dances sweetly: "Despite everything”

May Edochie's daughter shares cryptic post after graduating, dances sweetly: "Despite everything”

Celebrities

a year ago

Cheaper transport underway as PCNG set to deploy NNPC's 35 CNG Buses across Nigeria

Cheaper transport underway as PCNG set to deploy NNPC's 35 CNG Buses across Nigeria

Energy

a year ago

The donation is in line with NNPC's vision to support the adoption of cleaner energy alternatives in Nigeria, and help Nigerians access cheaper and safer transport.

Nigerian lady shares why University of Hull in UK withdrew her admission 3 days to resumption

Nigerian lady shares why University of Hull in UK withdrew her admission 3 days to resumption

People

a year ago

A Nigerian lady's admission to the University of Hull in the UK was withdrawn just three days before her resumption. She has explained why it happened.

NATO chief sounds alarm on World War III risk as China eyes Taiwan and Russia targets NATO

NATO chief sounds alarm on World War III risk as China eyes Taiwan and Russia targets NATO

World

a year ago

NATO chief warns World War III could erupt if China invades Taiwan, with Russia attacking NATO nations in a coordinated global conflict scenario.

Drama as Cardi B accessorises dress at Paris Fashion Week with live crow, sparks talks: “No class”

Drama as Cardi B accessorises dress at Paris Fashion Week with live crow, sparks talks: “No class”

Music

a year ago

Cardi B has sparked online reactions after a video of how she stormed the Paris Fashion show surfaced online. She was seen with a live crow on the red carpet.

Recapitalisation: CBN orders banks to show capital restoration plan ahead of deadline

Recapitalisation: CBN orders banks to show capital restoration plan ahead of deadline

Economy

a year ago

The CBN has asked the banks to submit their detailed Capital Restoration Plan (CRP) showing how they plan to reduce risks and return to full compliance.

Victim’s final text message before flooding that killed over 100 people released

Victim’s final text message before flooding that killed over 100 people released

US

a year ago

Joyce Badon’s heartbreaking final text message captures the horror of the Texas floods, as volunteers search for victims in Kerr County and other areas.

Lady shows video of “zinc” house she constructed after demolishing father’s building of 40 years

Lady shows video of “zinc” house she constructed after demolishing father’s building of 40 years

People

a year ago

A Nigerian lady has gained attention for constructing a new structure in her father’s compound after demolishing his 40-year-old house. The video trended.

New report says NNPC could lose half of its production by 2030, gives reasons

New report says NNPC could lose half of its production by 2030, gives reasons

Industry

a year ago

NNPCL faces a potential 50% decline in oil and gas production by the late 2030s due to infrastructure challenges, high costs, and reliance on non-operated assets.

Breaking: Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin, is dead

Breaking: Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Olakulehin, is dead

Nigeria

a year ago

Olubadan of Ibadan, Oba Akinloye Olalere Owolabi Olakulehin, is dead. Legit.ng reports that the first-class monarch spent just one year on the throne.

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