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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.

5404 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Full list of items generally not allowed when entering airplane, applies to all flights

Full list of items generally not allowed when entering airplane, applies to all flights

World

3 months ago

Terrorism: Iran sends important message to Nigeria amidst war with Israel and US

Terrorism: Iran sends important message to Nigeria amidst war with Israel and US

World

3 months ago

How US-Israel war against Iran may decide 2027 elections in Nigeria as fuel prices continue to rise

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How US-Israel war against Iran may decide 2027 elections in Nigeria as fuel prices continue to rise

Nigeria

3 months ago

Moment Remi Tinubu’s security tried to stop singer Teni as she approached VIP section in Uyo trends

Moment Remi Tinubu’s security tried to stop singer Teni as she approached VIP section in Uyo trends

Celebrities

3 months ago

CBN, GTBank release new exchange rate as Naira loses against US dollar

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CBN, GTBank release new exchange rate as Naira loses against US dollar

Money

3 months ago

EKEDC announces 3-day power outage, releases list of affected areas, date

EKEDC announces 3-day power outage, releases list of affected areas, date

Economy

3 months ago

Full list of communities to be affected by planned 3-day electricity outage in Nigeria

Full list of communities to be affected by planned 3-day electricity outage in Nigeria

Nigeria

3 months ago

Eko Electricity Distribution Company announced a planned outage on March 14, 2026, as contractors carried out maintenance to improve service delivery.

UK releases list of items not accepted when entering the country in 2026

UK releases list of items not accepted when entering the country in 2026

World

3 months ago

Travellers to the UK faced strict customs rules as banned goods were seized, while restricted items required licences to enter without penalties.

Galatasaray coach reacts after Victor Osimhen's goal against Besiktas

Galatasaray coach reacts after Victor Osimhen's goal against Besiktas

Football

3 months ago

Galatasaray head coach Okan Buruk has shared his thoughts after Victor Osimhen scored the only goal to help the champions beat Besiktas in the Istanbul derby.

University of Ibadan student who missed medicine cutoff mark finally gains admission after 7 years

University of Ibadan student who missed medicine cutoff mark finally gains admission after 7 years

People

3 months ago

University of Ibadan student Jafar Kamiyo shared how COVID-19 and admission setbacks delayed his dream of studying medicine before he finally began a second degree.

Another petrol price hike looms as Dangote refinery suspends loading

Another petrol price hike looms as Dangote refinery suspends loading

Energy

3 months ago

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has reportedly suspended the sales and loading of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol at its facility.

Moment Obasanjo jumped, nearly fell at 89th b'day elicits reactions: “Even his aides were scared”

Moment Obasanjo jumped, nearly fell at 89th b'day elicits reactions: “Even his aides were scared”

Celebrities

3 months ago

A trending video from Chief Olusegun Obasanjo's 89th birthday showcases emotional moments, reactions to his outfit, and a heartwarming performance by Ebenezer Obey.

FG lists banned items in Nigeria, cannot be bought, owned or sold in all 36 states

FG lists banned items in Nigeria, cannot be bought, owned or sold in all 36 states

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigeria’s Federal Government banned items from trade, ownership, or sale to protect safety, culture, and environment, listing prohibited goods clearly.

N1,300/kg: Dealers release new rates for cooking prices nationwide

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N1,300/kg: Dealers release new rates for cooking prices nationwide

Energy

3 months ago

Cooking gas prices in Nigeria have surged to nearly N1,000/kg at depots and N1,300/kg retail, driven by rising global oil prices and transport costs.

itel teams up with i-Fitness to power a new era of smart watches in Nigeria

itel teams up with i-Fitness to power a new era of smart watches in Nigeria

Technology

3 months ago

itel and i-Fitness unite to revolutionise Nigeria's fitness landscape. They combine smart technology with top-tier wellness for an integrated, accessible experience.

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