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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.

5393 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Tonto Dikeh dines with ex-husband Churchill, daughter after billboard controversy, elicits reactions

Tonto Dikeh dines with ex-husband Churchill, daughter after billboard controversy, elicits reactions

Nollywood

3 months ago

Public holiday: 3 announcements state govts may make beyond FG’s statutory Eid al-Fitr 2026 break

Public holiday: 3 announcements state govts may make beyond FG’s statutory Eid al-Fitr 2026 break

Nigeria

3 months ago

Just In: US sinks Iranian warship as Iran threatens widespread destruction, details emerge

Just In: US sinks Iranian warship as Iran threatens widespread destruction, details emerge

US

3 months ago

N960/litre: NNPC releases new petrol prices for Abuja, Lagos, Delta, other states

N960/litre: NNPC releases new petrol prices for Abuja, Lagos, Delta, other states

Energy

3 months ago

Breaking: Khamenei’s son emerges as top contender as Iran nears decision on next supreme leader

Breaking: Khamenei’s son emerges as top contender as Iran nears decision on next supreme leader

Asia

3 months ago

NIN Registration: NIMC updates Nigerians on ongoing decentralised enrollment

NIN Registration: NIMC updates Nigerians on ongoing decentralised enrollment

Technology

3 months ago

Air Peace, United Airlines announce new job vacancies, invite Nigerians to apply

Air Peace, United Airlines announce new job vacancies, invite Nigerians to apply

Industry

3 months ago

Air Peace and United Nigeria Airlines are hiring across multiple roles, inviting qualified candidates to apply, offering competitive pays for successful candidates.

NERC orders DisCos to refund meter costs to customers within 12 months

NERC orders DisCos to refund meter costs to customers within 12 months

Energy

3 months ago

NERC has directed electricity distribution companies (DisCos) to refund N20.33bn owed to customers who paid for meters under the Meter Asset Provider (MAP) scheme.

US Embassy cancels all visa appointments in Abuja amid possible protests linked to Iran tensions

US Embassy cancels all visa appointments in Abuja amid possible protests linked to Iran tensions

Nigeria

3 months ago

The US Embassy in Abuja has canceled all visa appointments amid possible protests linked to Iran tensions. They disclosed other sections that will be remain open.

NNPC, MRS, other filling stations announce new petrol prices 24 hours after Dangote's move

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NNPC, MRS, other filling stations announce new petrol prices 24 hours after Dangote's move

Energy

3 months ago

The Dangote Petroleum Refinery has raised its petrol ex-depot price, triggering changes at fuel pumps in NNPC and private filling stations nationwide.

Despite protests, NAFDAC, NOA, FCCPC launch joint effort to enforce sachet alcohol ban

Despite protests, NAFDAC, NOA, FCCPC launch joint effort to enforce sachet alcohol ban

Industry

3 months ago

NAFDAC, in partnership with NOA and the FCCPC, has launched a nationwide enforcement campaign to reinforce the ban on sachet and PET-bottle alcohol.

Primate Ayodele sends fresh prophetic warning message to Tinubu over alleged danger in Aso Rock

Primate Ayodele sends fresh prophetic warning message to Tinubu over alleged danger in Aso Rock

Nigeria

3 months ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele has issued a fresh prophetic warning to President Bola Tinubu, alleging potential danger in Aso Rock and urging heightened vigilance.

US denies killing Iran leader Khamenei, other top officials, mentions those involved in major strike

US denies killing Iran leader Khamenei, other top officials, mentions those involved in major strike

US

3 months ago

Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby tells Senate the strike that killed Khamenei and other Iranian leaders was not US action and mentioned those involveed.

Nigerian stock market records another day of strong performance

Nigerian stock market records another day of strong performance

Capital Market

3 months ago

The Nigerian equities market gained 0.57% as buying interest lifted the All-Share Index to 196,621.96 points, raising market capitalisation to N126.20 trillion.

2027 election: Aides speak on Zamfara Governor Lawal's rumoured plan to dump PDP for APC

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2027 election: Aides speak on Zamfara Governor Lawal's rumoured plan to dump PDP for APC

Politics

3 months ago

Aides to Dauda Lawal have addressed reports linking the Zamfara governor with a possible defection from the PDP to the APC ahead of the 2027 election.

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