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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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2Baba's apology: Stella Dimoko claims Nedu betrayed singer by posting interview, “Their agreement”

2Baba's apology: Stella Dimoko claims Nedu betrayed singer by posting interview, “Their agreement”

Celebrities

a year ago

2027 election: Tinubu's spokesman reacts as coalition adopts ADC, 'do not be deceived'

2027 election: Tinubu's spokesman reacts as coalition adopts ADC, 'do not be deceived'

Politics

a year ago

VDM, Yvonne Jegede spark comments over romantic clip: "Love the smile on ratel president's face"

VDM, Yvonne Jegede spark comments over romantic clip: "Love the smile on ratel president's face"

Nollywood

a year ago

“Honesty now seen as lack of ambition”: Development strategist decries Nigeria’s moral decay

“Honesty now seen as lack of ambition”: Development strategist decries Nigeria’s moral decay

Nigeria

a year ago

Dangote, Nigerian Ports Authority partner to boost Nigeria’s export sector

Dangote, Nigerian Ports Authority partner to boost Nigeria’s export sector

Industry

a year ago

PZ Cussons recovers FX losses after divesting from palm oil company, posts N5.54 billion profit

PZ Cussons recovers FX losses after divesting from palm oil company, posts N5.54 billion profit

Economy

a year ago

2027 election: Finally, coalition dumps SDP, ADA as freshly adopted party emerges

2027 election: Finally, coalition dumps SDP, ADA as freshly adopted party emerges

Politics

a year ago

The coalition movement has finally dumped the SDP and the proposed ADA while announcing adopted political party in bid to sack President Bola Tinubu in 2027.

Lady shares how God blessed her with twins years after joking about giving birth to triplets

Lady shares how God blessed her with twins years after joking about giving birth to triplets

People

a year ago

A Nigerian lady went viral after announcing that she had given birth to twins. She made a tweet in 2022 where she joked about welcoming triplets in the hospital.

How Kano billionaire Aminu Dantata was buried in Saudi Arabia, photos emerge

How Kano billionaire Aminu Dantata was buried in Saudi Arabia, photos emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Aminu Dantata, Nigerian philanthropist and Kano billionaire, has been laid to rest in Medina, Saudi Arabia. The moment and his remains were captured in photos.

NNPC announces major milestone in Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline project

NNPC announces major milestone in Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline project

Energy

a year ago

The NNPCL has announced a breakthrough in its ongoing $2.8bn Ajaokuta-Kaduna-Kano gas pipeline project, confirming the successful crossing of the River Niger.

New exchange rate as naira closes June at highest level in 3 months

New exchange rate as naira closes June at highest level in 3 months

Money

a year ago

The Central Bank of Nigeria has released the latest naira exchange rate as the market closed with a strong performance in the official and black market.

VDM reacts to allegation of sleeping with female police officers, shares cryptic post: "King of PRO"

VDM reacts to allegation of sleeping with female police officers, shares cryptic post: "King of PRO"

Celebrities

a year ago

Verydarkman has reacted to the allegation of sleeping with police women. He shared the picture of the police woman he was accused of sleeping with.

Student nurse shares worst experience she witnessed while on duty in hospital, sparks emotions

Student nurse shares worst experience she witnessed while on duty in hospital, sparks emotions

Family and Relationships

a year ago

The student nurse shared the tragic experience of losing a pregnant mother during labour, giving details of the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Sabotage: Aviation minister speaks on another possible cause of Air India plane crash

Sabotage: Aviation minister speaks on another possible cause of Air India plane crash

Asia

a year ago

Aviation minister points at possible sabotage as cause of Air India crash; investigation ongoing with black box data and multiple angles under review.

Marketers announce fresh drop in petrol price as cost of crude oil changes again

Marketers announce fresh drop in petrol price as cost of crude oil changes again

Energy

a year ago

Petroleum marketers warn that declining crude oil prices may lead to a petrol price drop, with a new pricing structure expected by Monday June 29th.

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