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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.

6184 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Alexx Ekubo's sister, Chioma, sends emotional message to him at 3am amid family drama

Alexx Ekubo's sister, Chioma, sends emotional message to him at 3am amid family drama

Nollywood

2 months ago

Pakistan launches cross-border strikes killing 29 militants amid rising tensions with Afghanistan

Pakistan launches cross-border strikes killing 29 militants amid rising tensions with Afghanistan

World

2 months ago

Two Nigerian banks complete merger, unveil new name as operations begin

Two Nigerian banks complete merger, unveil new name as operations begin

Industry

2 months ago

Tears as Archbishop Richard Samuel Addae, founder of Shiloh United Church, dies

Tears as Archbishop Richard Samuel Addae, founder of Shiloh United Church, dies

Celebrities

2 months ago

Breaking: APC speaks on rumoured final list of successful candidates after primaries

Breaking: APC speaks on rumoured final list of successful candidates after primaries

Politics

2 months ago

Breaking: Tension as Obi, Kwankwaso take new action to stop deregistration of NDC before 2027

Breaking: Tension as Obi, Kwankwaso take new action to stop deregistration of NDC before 2027

Politics

2 months ago

University of Port Harcourt top computer science graduate shares how she was denied admission thrice

University of Port Harcourt top computer science graduate shares how she was denied admission thrice

People

2 months ago

A Nigerian lady shared how she emerged as the best graduating student in computer science. Her admission journey caught people’s reaction online.

Kerosene price drops to N2,971, Sokoto records highest cost

Kerosene price drops to N2,971, Sokoto records highest cost

Energy

2 months ago

NBS data shows Household Kerosene price dropped slightly to N2,971.94 per litre in May 2026, but increased annually as Sokoto recorded the highest state price.

CBN launches naira Ambassadors Club to tackle currency abuse among Nigerian youths

CBN launches naira Ambassadors Club to tackle currency abuse among Nigerian youths

Money

2 months ago

The CBN Governor, Olayemi Cardoso, launches the Naira Ambassadors Club, urging Nigerian youths to promote respect and proper handling of Nigerian currency..

US sanctions Rwandan gold refinery over Congo smuggling allegations

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US sanctions Rwandan gold refinery over Congo smuggling allegations

World

2 months ago

US sanctions hit Rwanda’s Gasabo Gold Refinery and executives as Washington alleged smuggling of Congo minerals linked to M23 rebels despite peace efforts.

Lady who attended Mountain Top University owned by MFM church mentions 8 unusual school rules

Lady who attended Mountain Top University owned by MFM church mentions 8 unusual school rules

People

2 months ago

A lady who attended Mountain Top University, owned by MFM church, mentioned some of the school rules she encountered.She said most of the rules shocked her.

“You don’t need much to start akara, roasted corn business”: Remi Tinubu advises women

“You don’t need much to start akara, roasted corn business”: Remi Tinubu advises women

Nigeria

2 months ago

Remi Tinubu supported women with grants for small food businesses like akara and roasted corn, while funding health projects under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

LASU student who wrote UTME 5 times bags degree 11 years after secondary school, shares story

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LASU student who wrote UTME 5 times bags degree 11 years after secondary school, shares story

People

2 months ago

A Nigerian lady who finished secondary school in 2015 celebrated as she finally signed out of LASU. She shared her experience with UTME and other delays she faced.

Reactions as El-Rufai’s wife corrects Tinubu’s English in old post on security

Reactions as El-Rufai’s wife corrects Tinubu’s English in old post on security

Nigeria

2 months ago

A 2014 post by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu gains fresh attention after Nasir El-Rufai’s wife, Hadiza, replies with a brief correction. Nigerians share their views.

King Charles ranks among UK’s top 100 taxpayers as he discloses £12.9m tax bill in historic move

King Charles ranks among UK’s top 100 taxpayers as he discloses £12.9m tax bill in historic move

World

2 months ago

King Charles made history by revealing a £12.9m tax bill, while Prince William disclosed £7.76m, as royal accounts detailed rising Sovereign Grant costs.

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