James Ojo

Education: BA Mass Communication, University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN, 2013-2017), Code for Africa Fact-Checking Masterclass (2022), Smile Train Media Workshop on Cleft (2022), RCDIJ Data Journalism Masterclass (2021)

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); Host Writer Prize for Investigative Journalism (2022); The Cable Journalist of the Year (2022); PwC Media Excellence Awards (Second Runner-up)

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).

2570 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Dangote crashes petrol prices by N259 in Lagos, other states

Dangote crashes petrol prices by N259 in Lagos, other states

Energy

a month ago

Portable shares photo of his four sons, picture elicits reactions among fans: "See as they all kala"

Portable shares photo of his four sons, picture elicits reactions among fans: "See as they all kala"

Music

a month ago

2027 election: “The only endorsement that can save Tinubu,” Political analysts explain

2027 election: “The only endorsement that can save Tinubu,” Political analysts explain

Politics

a month ago

Jubilation as Tinubu approves establishment of new Court of Appeal, location emerges

Jubilation as Tinubu approves establishment of new Court of Appeal, location emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigerian in US sentenced to 97 months in prison for $6 million inheritance scam, name released

Nigerian in US sentenced to 97 months in prison for $6 million inheritance scam, name released

US

a month ago

Poverty: Nigerian churches get new message from President Tinubu

Poverty: Nigerian churches get new message from President Tinubu

Nigeria

a month ago

Female graduate prostrates for lover who supported her financially in school

Female graduate prostrates for lover who supported her financially in school

People

a month ago

A video making the rounds on social media has captured the moment a Nigerian lady prostrated to appreciate her boyfriend for supporting her financially.

Tiwa Savage speaks on affair with a celeb: "He doesn't want us to go public but kisses others"

Tiwa Savage speaks on affair with a celeb: "He doesn't want us to go public but kisses others"

Music

a month ago

Tiwa Savage has shared her ordeal in the hands of a public figure she dated. She said the person will be seen with others but will say they should not go public.

Maraji welcomes third baby with her husband, shares picture, gender, fans drool: "May God keep her"

Maraji welcomes third baby with her husband, shares picture, gender, fans drool: "May God keep her"

Celebrities

a month ago

Skit maker, Maraji has shareed the good news about the birth of her baby. She shared the picture of her baby and the gender as fans congratulate her.

Ghana confirms 14 people deported from US sent to Nigeria, Gambia

Ghana confirms 14 people deported from US sent to Nigeria, Gambia

World

a month ago

Ghana says 14 West Africans deported from the US have been sent to Nigeria and Gambia, but lawyers dispute the claim, citing legal and safety concerns.

Dollar crashes as naira appreciates to five-month high below N1,500/$1

Dollar crashes as naira appreciates to five-month high below N1,500/$1

Money

a month ago

The Nigerian currency, the naira has appreciated to a five-month high, appreciating in official and parallel markets as reserves rose, liquidity improved.

Adamawa govt reacts to critics, lists Fintiri's achievements

Adamawa govt reacts to critics, lists Fintiri's achievements

Politics

a month ago

The Adamawa state government has reacted to criticism against Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s administration by some All Progressives Congress (APC)-aligned voices.

2027 election: Old video of Tinubu praising Amaechi resurfaces, ”You're no chicken, you’re an eagle”

2027 election: Old video of Tinubu praising Amaechi resurfaces, ”You're no chicken, you’re an eagle”

Politics

a month ago

Old video of President Bola Tinubu singing the praises of former Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has resurfaced barely two years to the 2027 election.

NGX: Stock market begins week strong as investors gain over N700bn

NGX: Stock market begins week strong as investors gain over N700bn

Capital Market

a month ago

The Nigerian stock market opened the week bullish, as investors gained over N700 billion, driven by eTranzact, LivingTrust, Regal Insurance, despite notable losers.

Wike's spokesperson shares update amid reports FCT minister travelled to UK for medical attention

Wike's spokesperson shares update amid reports FCT minister travelled to UK for medical attention

Politics

a month ago

The spokesperson of FCT minister Nyesom Wike shared a major update amid viral reports that the FCT minister travelled to the UK for medical attention.

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