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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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Lady gets disturbing voice note from landlord after rejecting his proposal, people react

Lady gets disturbing voice note from landlord after rejecting his proposal, people react

People

a year ago

UK Visa: Nigerians defend their English language skills after Briton’s controversial claim

UK Visa: Nigerians defend their English language skills after Briton’s controversial claim

Nigeria

a year ago

Fubara: Tinubu gives Supreme Court five reasons it should uphold Rivers governor's suspension

Fubara: Tinubu gives Supreme Court five reasons it should uphold Rivers governor's suspension

Politics

a year ago

Fuel import ban: Marketers predict petrol price, battle Dangote Refinery for control

Fuel import ban: Marketers predict petrol price, battle Dangote Refinery for control

Energy

a year ago

POS attendant shows how she caught her colleague stealing business money from her drawer, many react

POS attendant shows how she caught her colleague stealing business money from her drawer, many react

People

a year ago

Man returns to secondary school as girlfriend insists dad won't let her marry uneducated person

Man returns to secondary school as girlfriend insists dad won't let her marry uneducated person

People

a year ago

Herbert Wigwe’s helicopter crash: US agency shares report with FG, details emerge

Herbert Wigwe’s helicopter crash: US agency shares report with FG, details emerge

Economy

a year ago

The NTSB has shared its final investigation report on the helicopter crash that claimed the life of Herbert Wigwe and five others with the federal government.

FG finally receives findings of investigation on what killed Herbert Wigwe from US government

FG finally receives findings of investigation on what killed Herbert Wigwe from US government

Nigeria

a year ago

The FG has received the final NTSB report on the helicopter crash that killed Herbert Wigwe. Findings cite pilot disorientation and flight protocol violations.

NiMET lists states that will experience highest number of rainy days in 2025

NiMET lists states that will experience highest number of rainy days in 2025

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency h(MiNET) as mentioned the six states that will experience the highest number of rainy days in 2025, between 250 and 290 days.

N10 rebate to end as Dangote Refinery cancels scheduled maintenance

N10 rebate to end as Dangote Refinery cancels scheduled maintenance

Economy

a year ago

The refinery announced a fuel price slash to N835 on Monday, and followed it up with a temporary offer of N10 rebate on every litre. The end date is now here.

Breaking: Democrat moves to force Trump's impeachment vote

Breaking: Democrat moves to force Trump's impeachment vote

US

a year ago

Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., a lone Democrat in the US House, is moving to force the House commence the impeachment vote of Donald Trump, given his reason.

Nigerian billionaire’s company announces job vacancies in 5 roles, 2 departments

Nigerian billionaire’s company announces job vacancies in 5 roles, 2 departments

Industry

a year ago

BUA Group, one of Nigeria’s leading conglomerates has announced job opportunities for qualified Nigerian graduates in five roles across 2 departments.

UTME 2025 mass failure: JAMB takes major action as over 8000 students blame technical glitches

UTME 2025 mass failure: JAMB takes major action as over 8000 students blame technical glitches

Nigeria

a year ago

JAMB investigates technical glitches blamed for UTME 2025 mass failure. 8,391 students demand transparency, while experts are engaged to review the process.

Just in Former Nigerian governor loses father, details emerge

Just in Former Nigerian governor loses father, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Alhaji Ramalan Yero, father of former Kaduna gov Muktar Yero, passes away. Governor Uba Sani expresses condolences and praises his contributions to the community.

UTME result of boy trends online as he scores 98 in maths, sister rejoices: “Plus 1580 in SAT”

UTME result of boy trends online as he scores 98 in maths, sister rejoices: “Plus 1580 in SAT”

People

a year ago

A 16-year-old boy was commended on social media for his impressive UTME result, where he got 98 in Maths. His sister mentioned his dream course and SAT score.

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