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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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Stock market extends losing streak as Aradel, Oando leads selloff

Stock market extends losing streak as Aradel, Oando leads selloff

Capital Market

2 months ago

Government declares Republic Day 2026 public holiday, date emerges

Government declares Republic Day 2026 public holiday, date emerges

Africa

2 months ago

NUC approves establishment of new university, names key areas it will focus on

NUC approves establishment of new university, names key areas it will focus on

Education

2 months ago

Tinubu, Atiku or Obi: PDP chieftain predicts 2027 election winner

Tinubu, Atiku or Obi: PDP chieftain predicts 2027 election winner

Politics

2 months ago

Breaking: Peter Obi takes next action on Kenneth Okonkwo's allegation

Breaking: Peter Obi takes next action on Kenneth Okonkwo's allegation

Politics

2 months ago

Man who lost expensive camera at event 7 months ago rejoices as White lady finds it, posts video

Man who lost expensive camera at event 7 months ago rejoices as White lady finds it, posts video

People

2 months ago

Full list: University courses that generate highest lifetime earnings for graduates

Full list: University courses that generate highest lifetime earnings for graduates

Education

2 months ago

Research reveals significant earning disparities among university degrees. Discover which subjects lead to higher lifetime earnings and the implications for students

Stanley Nwabali: Super Eagles goalkeeper set to join top club outside Africa in major career move

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Stanley Nwabali: Super Eagles goalkeeper set to join top club outside Africa in major career move

Football

2 months ago

Stanley Nwabali is attracting serious interest from Saudi Arabia after leaving Chippa United, with the potential deal set to be wrapped up as early as next week.

Blood, Sweat & Tears hitmaker David Clayton-Thomas dies after battle with illness

Blood, Sweat & Tears hitmaker David Clayton-Thomas dies after battle with illness

Celebrities

2 months ago

David Clayton-Thomas, legendary lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at 84. Fans and celebrities mourn as they plan a memorial concert to honour his legacy.

"I killed her to teach her a lesson": Ex-employee of former OGTV broadcaster confesses

"I killed her to teach her a lesson": Ex-employee of former OGTV broadcaster confesses

Nigeria

2 months ago

Three suspects arrested in the murder of broadcaster Olakitan Oyesiku reveal a personal grievance as motive, as investigations by Ogun State police continue.

Alexx Ekubo’s elder sister speaks up amid actor’s burial controversy: “This wasn't the plan”

Alexx Ekubo’s elder sister speaks up amid actor’s burial controversy: “This wasn't the plan”

Celebrities

2 months ago

Chioma Ekubo breaks her silence days after her brother Alexx's lavish burial, revealing family concerns and emotional tributes amid controversy over his passing.

US announces fresh mandatory requirement for passport applicants

US announces fresh mandatory requirement for passport applicants

US

2 months ago

The United States has warned that citizens owing more than $2,500 in child support could be denied passports or have existing travel documents revoked.

Full list: FG finally discloses identities of 9 persons, entities allegedly financing terrorism

Full list: FG finally discloses identities of 9 persons, entities allegedly financing terrorism

Nigeria

2 months ago

The federal government has sanctioned six individuals and three bureau de change firms over alleged terrorism financing, giving fresh directives to banks.

UAE expands visa-on-arrival programme for six countries

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UAE expands visa-on-arrival programme for six countries

World

2 months ago

The UAE expanded its visa-on-arrival scheme, allowing nationals of six countries with valid residence permits to obtain 14-day or 60-day visas on arrival.

Bank credit to private sector rises to N81trn as cash outside banks hits record high

Bank credit to private sector rises to N81trn as cash outside banks hits record high

Money

2 months ago

The CBN data shows Nigerian bank lending to private sector rose to N81.04 trillion in May 2026, while cash outside banks reached record N5.19 trillion.

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