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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.

6566 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

2027 election: Atiku finally opens up on whether or not he will battle Tinubu

2027 election: Atiku finally opens up on whether or not he will battle Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

CBN speaks on next plan to fight speculators as naira depreciates

CBN speaks on next plan to fight speculators as naira depreciates

Economy

a year ago

CBN speaks as naira crashes against US dollar, traders sell at new exchange rate

CBN speaks as naira crashes against US dollar, traders sell at new exchange rate

Money

a year ago

Lady discovers younger brother’s apology video to his girlfriend on her phone, shares it online

Lady discovers younger brother’s apology video to his girlfriend on her phone, shares it online

Family and Relationships

a year ago

Zlatan Ibile shares plans to mentor fast-rising artistes ahead of SOH album release

Zlatan Ibile shares plans to mentor fast-rising artistes ahead of SOH album release

Music

a year ago

After plane crash killed 12, survivor shares seat that saved her life

After plane crash killed 12, survivor shares seat that saved her life

Europe

a year ago

Man in US tells Senator Natasha 5 steps she should take quickly: "You need to act immediately"

Man in US tells Senator Natasha 5 steps she should take quickly: "You need to act immediately"

People

a year ago

A Nigerian-American residing in the United States has offered a piece of advice to the suspended Senator Natasha. He shared five things she should do urgently.

Fuel price: Cost of transportation rises, leaves many Nigerian families with little for food

Fuel price: Cost of transportation rises, leaves many Nigerian families with little for food

Economy

a year ago

Nigeria's households are facing a rising cost of living, leaving them with difficult decisions following the rise in petrol prices and transportation costs.

Super Eagles: Emotional pictures of 3 governors who feel sad as Nigeria draws Zimbabwe in Uyo

Super Eagles: Emotional pictures of 3 governors who feel sad as Nigeria draws Zimbabwe in Uyo

Nigeria

a year ago

The photos of 3 Nigerian governors with sadness on their faces while watch the Super Eagles match against Zimbabwe have been the most emotional moment of the match

Zlatan Ibile makes fans emotional as he speaks on Mohbad and Bella Shmurda's relationship

Zlatan Ibile makes fans emotional as he speaks on Mohbad and Bella Shmurda's relationship

Music

a year ago

Zlatan reveals he and the late Mohbad are both from Ikorodu, strengthening their bond beyond music. He reflects on their journey in a Beat 95.9 FM interview.

Emirates Airlines: ‘I haven’t booked a UAE trip in months’, agents lament as travelers shift focus

Emirates Airlines: ‘I haven’t booked a UAE trip in months’, agents lament as travelers shift focus

Industry

a year ago

Travel experts have noted that Nigerian travelers now prefer Europe and Turkey as strict UAE visa requirements make Dubai a less attractive destination.

2027 election: Former presidential aspirant speaks on possibility of dumping APC

2027 election: Former presidential aspirant speaks on possibility of dumping APC

Politics

a year ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 election, a prominent former presidential aspirant has spoken on the possibility of dumping the ruling APC.

Perceived silence and emptiness signal danger in the human mind, By Adekunle Ayodele Olusola

Perceived silence and emptiness signal danger in the human mind, By Adekunle Ayodele Olusola

Opinion

a year ago

Psychologist Dr. Adekunle Olusola explains why silence triggers fear, drawing on trauma, evolution, and how the brain responds to quiet environments.

Breaking: Rivers' HoS resigns as Ibas makes 2 fresh appointments one week after Fubara's suspension

Breaking: Rivers' HoS resigns as Ibas makes 2 fresh appointments one week after Fubara's suspension

Nigeria

a year ago

The Rivers state civil service has been rock with resignation as major leader stepped down, just one week after President Bola Tinubu suspended Siminalayi Fubara.

Young lady selling agbo buys brand new car for mother, shares how people reacted to her business

Family and Relationships

a year ago

A young agbo seller celebrated as she bought her mother a brand new car. She also shared how people mocked her business when she started, appreciating her mum.

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