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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

Last sermon preached by late Pastor Azzaman surfaces online as his followers mourn

Last sermon preached by late Pastor Azzaman surfaces online as his followers mourn

People

a year ago

Nigerian man with Scholarship in Norway ends up packing waste after deportation, shares experience

Nigerian man with Scholarship in Norway ends up packing waste after deportation, shares experience

People

a year ago

Pastor Azzaman: Man who gave framed photograph to late Kaduna pastor posts it online after his death

Pastor Azzaman: Man who gave framed photograph to late Kaduna pastor posts it online after his death

People

a year ago

Breaking: Tinubu makes 10 important appointments, full list emerges

Breaking: Tinubu makes 10 important appointments, full list emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Reverend Azzaman's burial date and arrangements announced days after car crash, family seeks support

Reverend Azzaman's burial date and arrangements announced days after car crash, family seeks support

People

a year ago

The forgotten roads of Lagos, by Chiechefulam Ikebuiro

The forgotten roads of Lagos, by Chiechefulam Ikebuiro

Opinion

a year ago

Dapo Abiodun, Gbenga Daniel, and Ogun state’s theatre of political deceit by ‘Toks Oguntuga

Dapo Abiodun, Gbenga Daniel, and Ogun state’s theatre of political deceit by ‘Toks Oguntuga

Opinion

a year ago

In this opinion, 'Toks Oguntuga dissects Ogun state's silent political war between Governor Abiodun and Senator Daniel ahead of the explosive 2027 elections.

Funke Akindele prays for Priscilla Ojo ahead as she lands in Tanzania for her wedding ceremony

Funke Akindele prays for Priscilla Ojo ahead as she lands in Tanzania for her wedding ceremony

Celebrities

a year ago

Nigerian actress Funke Akindele left many emotional as she praised Priscilla Ojo for her hard work and dedication ahead of her final wedding ceremony.

Airtel's strong performance pushes Nigerian stock market to record high, investors share N1trn

Airtel's strong performance pushes Nigerian stock market to record high, investors share N1trn

Capital Market

a year ago

Nigeria's stock market has climbed to a record high, driven by the strong performance of Airtel Africa, currently in the second tranche of its share buy-back.

Kano: Tension as angry youths kill DPO during attack on police station

Kano: Tension as angry youths kill DPO during attack on police station

Nigeria

a year ago

There was tension in the Rano local government of Kano when a violent incident happened, leading to the death of a DPO and one other person in the state.

Natasha sends fresh message to Akpabio amid court case: “Lost in the fire”

Natasha sends fresh message to Akpabio amid court case: “Lost in the fire”

Politics

a year ago

Kogi Central Senator, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, issued a bold message online amid a court case filed against her by the Nigerian Federal Government.

2027 election: Buhari’s ex-minister slams APC for endorsing Tinubu amid hardship, “Insensitive”

2027 election: Buhari’s ex-minister slams APC for endorsing Tinubu amid hardship, “Insensitive”

Politics

a year ago

Abubakar Malami, former Attorney General under Buhari, has criticised the ruling APC for endorsing President Tinubu for the 2027 election and ignoring governance.

Saraki reacts as Wike attacks Makinde in fresh PDP crisis twist, 'major setback'

Saraki reacts as Wike attacks Makinde in fresh PDP crisis twist, 'major setback'

Politics

a year ago

Senator Bukola Saraki has waded into a political affair ahead of the 207 election. He intervened as the PDP boils amid Seyi Makinde and Nyesom Wike's fresh battle.

NNPC reduces fuel price by N10, filling stations adjust pumps lower than Dangote’s rate

NNPC reduces fuel price by N10, filling stations adjust pumps lower than Dangote’s rate

Energy

a year ago

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has a new petrol price for its filling stations, especially in Lagos, which is cheaper than Dangote's rate.

VDM drags NAFDAC for accusing him of inciting Anambra traders to cause violence: “Greater criminals”

VDM drags NAFDAC for accusing him of inciting Anambra traders to cause violence: “Greater criminals”

Celebrities

a year ago

Verydarkman has reacted to the call-out by NAFDAC after he spoke about Anambra traders. He said he was not inciting them as to cause unrest in the state.

James Ojo