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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.

6169 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Northerners react to Modu Sheriff’s claim that Obi won’t win their support in 2027, "We're OK"

Northerners react to Modu Sheriff’s claim that Obi won’t win their support in 2027, "We're OK"

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigeria Customs confirms slash in import duty on used, new vehicles as new rates take effect

Nigeria Customs confirms slash in import duty on used, new vehicles as new rates take effect

Maritime

a month ago

N1,410/$: New exchange rate at black market as CBN releases official rates for dollar, pound, euro

N1,410/$: New exchange rate at black market as CBN releases official rates for dollar, pound, euro

Money

a month ago

NIS releases step-by-step guide for contactless passport renewal abroad

NIS releases step-by-step guide for contactless passport renewal abroad

Nigeria

a month ago

Relief as Dangote marketers slash cooking gas price, announce new rates

Relief as Dangote marketers slash cooking gas price, announce new rates

Energy

a month ago

BUA, Dangote Cement dealers release fresh prices as experts compare Nigeria's cost with Africa

BUA, Dangote Cement dealers release fresh prices as experts compare Nigeria's cost with Africa

Industry

a month ago

Breaking: European ambassador visits Atiku's residence, reason emerges

Breaking: European ambassador visits Atiku's residence, reason emerges

Politics

a month ago

Atiku Abubakar, former vice president of Nigeria and the 2027 presidential candidate of the ADC, has hosted EU ambassador at his Abuja residence ahead of election.

Nigerian returnee who married a South African recounts xenophobic ordeal

Nigerian returnee who married a South African recounts xenophobic ordeal

Nigeria

a month ago

In a recount, a Nigerian man who married a South African describes the xenophobic attacks, emotional trauma, and challenges that led to his return to Nigeria.

Marketers quote new petrol price after fresh agreement with Dangote

Marketers quote new petrol price after fresh agreement with Dangote

Energy

a month ago

Independent Marketers say petrol prices could fall below N800 per litre after securing direct supply from Dangote Refinery, raising hopes of cheaper fuel soon.

2026 World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo sets two unwanted records in Portugal defeat

2026 World Cup: Cristiano Ronaldo sets two unwanted records in Portugal defeat

Football

a month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo bowed out of the FIFA World Cup after Portugal's defeat, setting two unwanted tournament records as the forward confirmed his final appearance.

Supercomputer predicts Argentina vs Egypt 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash

Supercomputer predicts Argentina vs Egypt 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16 clash

Football

a month ago

Opta’s supercomputer favours Argentina over Egypt in the 2026 World Cup Round of 16 clash, predicting a thrilling match between Lionel Messi and Mohamed Salah.

2026 World Cup: Cape Verde receives heroes' welcome after historic campaign, video trends

2026 World Cup: Cape Verde receives heroes' welcome after historic campaign, video trends

Football

a month ago

Cape Verde's historic 2026 FIFA World Cup run concluded in a thrilling defeat to Argentina, with emotional homecoming celebrations igniting national pride in Praia.

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after playing his final FIFA World Cup match vs Spain

Cristiano Ronaldo reacts after playing his final FIFA World Cup match vs Spain

Football

a month ago

Cristiano Ronaldo has played his final match at the FIFA World Cup after Spain eliminated Portugal in the Round of 16 thanks to Mikel Merino's late goal

Lady who locked N1.3 million in PiggyVest in awe after seeing interest she was paid after 6 months

Lady who locked N1.3 million in PiggyVest in awe after seeing interest she was paid after 6 months

People

a month ago

A Nigerian lady has expressed amazement after seeing the interest that PiggyVest paid her after she locked N1.3 million in her account. She shared a screenshot.

New video of Sam Larry alive and unharmed moments after fatal auto crash goes viral

New video of Sam Larry alive and unharmed moments after fatal auto crash goes viral

Celebrities

a month ago

A new video shows Sam Larry minutes after a fatal accident on the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Highway, stirring debate over his injuries and the tragic loss of life.

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