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

Lady displays hairstyle that cost her over N300k at hair salon in Lekki, video trends

Lady displays hairstyle that cost her over N300k at hair salon in Lekki, video trends

People

a month ago

New petrol prices emerge at depots, Dangote refinery as tanker drivers set date for strike

New petrol prices emerge at depots, Dangote refinery as tanker drivers set date for strike

Energy

a month ago

Breaking: Speaker Abbas speaks out on Nigeria’s debt, 'alarming'

Breaking: Speaker Abbas speaks out on Nigeria’s debt, 'alarming'

Politics

a month ago

Nigerian man shares how pastor stopped parents from sending him abroad, story sparks reactions

Nigerian man shares how pastor stopped parents from sending him abroad, story sparks reactions

People

a month ago

Nigerian Defence Academy breaks silence after soldier was gunned down by police officer

Nigerian Defence Academy breaks silence after soldier was gunned down by police officer

Nigeria

a month ago

Lady working in mortuary shows written note she found in deceased person’s pocket, many react

Lady working in mortuary shows written note she found in deceased person’s pocket, many react

People

a month ago

Another Kano billionaire to rival Dangote, BUA with new cement plant

Another Kano billionaire to rival Dangote, BUA with new cement plant

Industry

a month ago

Kano billionaire Muazzam Mairawani, through MSM Group, is investing $600 million in a Kebbi cement plant to produce 12m tonnes, create 45,000 jobs.

Mother rejects N5m after son was shot at governor’s residence, died in hospital

Mother rejects N5m after son was shot at governor’s residence, died in hospital

Nigeria

a month ago

Victoria Mba rejects N5m from Cross River govt after son Moses was shot by police at governor’s residence, demands justice and full investigation.

Nigerian governor orders religious preachers to obtain licence to preach, issues ultimatum

Nigerian governor orders religious preachers to obtain licence to preach, issues ultimatum

Nigeria

2 months ago

Niger government has banned all forms of religious preaching in the state. The government mandated preachers to obtain a license between now and next two months.

"RCCG sponsored my first tertiary education": Lady who isn't full member of Adeboye's church speaks

"RCCG sponsored my first tertiary education": Lady who isn't full member of Adeboye's church speaks

People

2 months ago

A lady has taken to social media to share two things that RCCG did for her despite not being a full member of the church. Her post stirred reactions.

Mr Ibu’s “daughter” calls out Sarah Martins over beauty products she bought from her

Mr Ibu’s “daughter” calls out Sarah Martins over beauty products she bought from her

Celebrities

2 months ago

Nigerian actress Sarah Martins and the late Mr Ibu’s adopted daughter Jasmine trended online as they tackled allegations about some beauty products.

FG mentions 14 states where flood may attack in September, full list emerges

FG mentions 14 states where flood may attack in September, full list emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

The federal government has released a list of states where heavy and flooding rain are expected in the first quarter of September. All the states have been compiled.

“How Peju Ogunmola’s son died”: Family sets record straight following bathroom accident rumours

“How Peju Ogunmola’s son died”: Family sets record straight following bathroom accident rumours

Celebrities

2 months ago

The family of veteran actress Peju Ogunmola has clarified the cause of death of her son, Ayomikun Omobolanle, amid rumours of a bathroom accident.

2027 election: Prominent cleric prophesies winner of presidential poll amid plot to sack Tinubu

2027 election: Prominent cleric prophesies winner of presidential poll amid plot to sack Tinubu

Politics

2 months ago

As Nigerians look forward to the 2027 presidential election, a cleric has issued a prophecy on the likely winner. President Bola Tinubu and Peter Obi are aspirants.

Dangote Refinery shuts down, petrol prices rise as supply slows, filling stations sell at new rate

Dangote Refinery shuts down, petrol prices rise as supply slows, filling stations sell at new rate

Energy

2 months ago

The Dangote Refinery's petrol production unit is facing technical difficulties and has been taken offline for two weeks. The development has driven up fuel prices.

James Ojo