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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

New petrol prices emerge at depots, lower than Dangote refinery’s rate

New petrol prices emerge at depots, lower than Dangote refinery’s rate

Energy

a year ago

Nigerian lawyer sets world record for fastest will drafting, shares inspiration behind attempt

Nigerian lawyer sets world record for fastest will drafting, shares inspiration behind attempt

Nigeria

a year ago

Protest rocks Anambra as 1,000 youths fume, "This is unacceptable"

Protest rocks Anambra as 1,000 youths fume, "This is unacceptable"

Nigeria

a year ago

'How Ganduje’s resignation saved him from disgrace', APC chieftain explains

'How Ganduje’s resignation saved him from disgrace', APC chieftain explains

Politics

a year ago

Nigeria to save N1.7 trillion yearly as Dangote is set to sell fuel to marketers directly

Nigeria to save N1.7 trillion yearly as Dangote is set to sell fuel to marketers directly

Industry

a year ago

Top 10 strongest countries in the world by military strength

Top 10 strongest countries in the world by military strength

US

a year ago

Excitement as another refinery is set to begin operation in Nigeria

Excitement as another refinery is set to begin operation in Nigeria

Business and Economy

a year ago

The Dangote refinery is set to welcome a new competitor as the second Port Harcourt Refinery, also known as PHR 2 is set to begin operation as testing begins.

Man sheds tears after seeing late Junior Pope's lookalike, clip trends: "Abi na him old video?"

Man sheds tears after seeing late Junior Pope's lookalike, clip trends: "Abi na him old video?"

Nollywood

a year ago

Late Junior Pope's lookalike caused a mild drama after appearing at a park. A man who saw him was in tears while people tried to comfort him at the park.

Breaking: NJC retires 10 judges, reason, full list emerge

Breaking: NJC retires 10 judges, reason, full list emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

National Judicial Commission has sent 10 judges on compulsory retirement over age falsification and a chief judge who was in fourth position when he was sworn in.

Nuclear power: Huge Iran secret kept from world that's hoodwinked all of America

Nuclear power: Huge Iran secret kept from world that's hoodwinked all of America

US

a year ago

US President Donald Trump's claim that America has bombed the Iranian nuclear facilities has been fact-checked with satellite images of the scene before bombing.

2027 election: 'Obi has accepted to become VP candidate,' Tinubu's spokesman speaks, makes claim

2027 election: 'Obi has accepted to become VP candidate,' Tinubu's spokesman speaks, makes claim

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a spokesman of President Bola Tinubu has claimed that Peter Obi has accepted to become vice presidential candidate.

Another Nigerian airline announces job vacancies, OND holders can apply

Another Nigerian airline announces job vacancies, OND holders can apply

Industry

a year ago

United Nigeria Airlines has announced multiple job openings and is inviting qualified candidates to apply for technical and administrative roles.

Investors take profit as stock market value dips by over N300bn

Investors take profit as stock market value dips by over N300bn

Capital Market

a year ago

Nigeria’s stock market closed trading on Thursday in the red, as major losses in companies like Thomas Wyatt Nigeria, NAHCO dragged the market lower.

Last words of Air India crew member who died in plane crash released by daughter, family mourns

Last words of Air India crew member who died in plane crash released by daughter, family mourns

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Air India cabin crew member was aboard the ill-fated Air India plane that crashed and killed 241. Her daughter shared her last words before the incident.

Reactions as Abia tricycle rider returns N4m forgotten by passenger

Reactions as Abia tricycle rider returns N4m forgotten by passenger

Nigeria

a year ago

A tricycle rider in Abia has got Nigerians talking after returning a N4 million forgotten in his tricycle by a Keke rider on Thursday, July 26, in Aba popular park.

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