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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.

5419 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Breaking: Another Nigerian man found dead at his workplace in UK

Breaking: Another Nigerian man found dead at his workplace in UK

World

2 months ago

'It will shake Tinubu,' prominent prophet releases fresh prophecy on 2027 election

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'It will shake Tinubu,' prominent prophet releases fresh prophecy on 2027 election

Politics

2 months ago

UTME 2026: JAMB rolls out results for over 1.8 million candidates nationwide as exam ends

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UTME 2026: JAMB rolls out results for over 1.8 million candidates nationwide as exam ends

Education

2 months ago

Tonto Dikeh reintroduces herself hours after Olakunle Churchill’s wife’s dramatic comeback

Tonto Dikeh reintroduces herself hours after Olakunle Churchill’s wife’s dramatic comeback

Nollywood

2 months ago

Marketers reduce fuel prices at depots, filling stations

Marketers reduce fuel prices at depots, filling stations

Energy

2 months ago

INEC opens online portal for ad-hoc staff recruitment

INEC opens online portal for ad-hoc staff recruitment

Politics

2 months ago

Naira falls against US dollar to its lowest exchange rate level in 3 weeks

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Naira falls against US dollar to its lowest exchange rate level in 3 weeks

Money

2 months ago

The naira fell to a three-week low of N1,361/$ as strong dollar demand, declining reserves, and limited forex supply continued to pressure the currency.

5 banking services now free as CBN announces withdrawal, deposit fees changes from May 1

5 banking services now free as CBN announces withdrawal, deposit fees changes from May 1

Money

2 months ago

The CBN's new banking rules remove charges on key services, boosting financial inclusion and reducing fees from May 1, 2026. Find out what's changing for Nigerians.

Video from Okoya's daughter's wedding emerges, billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu prays for couple

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Video from Okoya's daughter's wedding emerges, billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu prays for couple

Celebrities

2 months ago

Videos and vibrant images from Olamide Raheeda Okoya's introduction and Nikkah highlighted the opulent decor, with billionaire Abdul Samad Rabiu in attendance

AI scams evade crackdown in Nigeria as sponsored Facebook videos falsely claim huge earnings

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AI scams evade crackdown in Nigeria as sponsored Facebook videos falsely claim huge earnings

Nigeria

2 months ago

AI-powered scams are paying top social media platform Facebook and leveraging the platform to falsely promise huge earnings to lure unsuspecting victims.

Breaking: Jubilation as Nigerian governor approves minimum wage for workers

Breaking: Jubilation as Nigerian governor approves minimum wage for workers

Nigeria

2 months ago

Gombe State's governor approves full implementation of ₦70,000 minimum wage for local government workers, clearing arrears to enhance morale and service delivery.

Sanusi takes fresh shot at Tinubu, asks major question

Sanusi takes fresh shot at Tinubu, asks major question

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigerians have started reacting following the criticism of President Bola Tinubu by Muhammadu Sanusi II, who raised fresh controversy on fuel subsidy removal.

JAMB: Mother speaks up, challenges son after seeing his 2026 UTME result

JAMB: Mother speaks up, challenges son after seeing his 2026 UTME result

People

2 months ago

A young boy who took part in the 2026 UTME examination has gotten many people emotional after he shared a video showing how his mother reacted to his JAMB score.

Just in: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu diagnosed with cancer

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Just in: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu diagnosed with cancer

World

2 months ago

Benjamin Netanyahu revealed he was diagnosed with early-stage cancer during routine checks, following prostate surgery in 2024. Treatment removed the tumour.

Poju Oyemade unveils N150 million grant for Nigerian startups and SMEs

Poju Oyemade unveils N150 million grant for Nigerian startups and SMEs

Economy

2 months ago

Poju Oyemade announces a ₦150m grant for Nigerian startups, launching May 1. This initiative aims to bridge funding gaps in the MSME ecosystem amid challenges.

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