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, 2017-2018), Contributor, International Policy Digest (Virginia, US), Reporter, The Sun Newspaper (2019), The Nation Newspaper, Editor, CrispNG, Deputy Editor, Nigerian Village Square, Investigative journalist, TheCable Newspaper (2019-2023).

Awards: Host Writer Prize, Investigative Journalism (Germany, 2022); The Cable Journalist of the Year (2022); PwC Media Excellence Awards (Second Runner-up, Business and Economy, 2022); Reporter of the Year (MACSA, 2017); Honorary recognition, PAJI Africa Prize, Investigative Journalism (2023).

James Ojo is a copy editor at Legit.ng. He is an award-winning journalist with a speciality in investigative journalism. He is a fellow of Nigeria Health Watch Prevent Epidemics Journalism Fellowship (2023), WSCIJ Collaborative Media Project (2022), ICIR Health Reporting (2022), YouthHubAfrica’s Basic Education Media Fellowship (2022), Countering the Fake News Epidemic (MacArthur Foundation) 2021, and Tiger Eye Foundation Fellowship. Email: james.ojo@corp.legit.ng

575 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Tinubu govt seeks debt reduction from IMF, World Bank as DMO releases amount Nigeria owes

Tinubu govt seeks debt reduction from IMF, World Bank as DMO releases amount Nig...

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2027 election: “Why Buhari’s endorsement is not needed to defeat Tinubu,” Babachir Lawal speaks

2027 election: “Why Buhari’s endorsement is not needed to defeat Tinubu,” Babach...

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US mourns: Trump orders flags to fly at half-staff in honour of Pope Francis, “He was a good man”

US mourns: Trump orders flags to fly at half-staff in honour of Pope Francis, “H...

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US cardinal takes over as interim head of the Vatican after Pope Francis' death

US cardinal takes over as interim head of the Vatican after Pope Francis' death

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2027 election: 4 key PDP governors allegedly set to defect to APC, report lists names

2027 election: 4 key PDP governors allegedly set to defect to APC, report lists...

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Master's degree holder working in bank for 16 years cries out over sad experience, seeks better job

Master's degree holder working in bank for 16 years cries out over sad experienc...

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Pope Francis: Funeral date for pontiff announced as Vatican shares updates on burial arrangements

Pope Francis: Funeral date for pontiff announced as Vatican shares updates on burial arrangements

The Vatican has announced the funeral date for Pope Francis, who died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025. More updates on the burial has also been shared.

VDM: "I received the worst embarrassment of my life because I called out Plateau governor"

VDM: "I received the worst embarrassment of my life because I called out Plateau governor"

Social media critic Verydarkman shares his hostile experience in Jos after criticising Plateau governor Caleb Mutfwang, vows to keep speaking against injustice.

Davido opens up on friendship with Hushpuppi, shares when he'd be freed from jail: “He lived life”

Davido opens up on friendship with Hushpuppi, shares when he'd be freed from jail: “He lived life”

Nigerian singer Davido has spoken about his friendship with Hushpuppi and how he didn't know what the socialite was doing before he got arrested and jailed in US.

Pope Francis: Video shows papal apartment sealed after his death was announced by Vatican

Pope Francis: Video shows papal apartment sealed after his death was announced by Vatican

A video shows when the doors of the papal apartment in the Apostolic Palace and the door to the apartment of the Casa Santa Marta were officially sealed.

CBN warns of Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs as Nigeria’s foreign investment hits 2-year high

CBN warns of Donald Trump's reciprocal tariffs as Nigeria’s foreign investment hits 2-year high

Foreign investments reached their highest level in at least two years due to attractive returns and significant rate hikes implemented by the CBN to draw in capital.

Successor: Over 800-year-old prophecy about the next Pope resurfaces after Pope Francis' death

Successor: Over 800-year-old prophecy about the next Pope resurfaces after Pope Francis' death

Following Pope Francis' death, an 800-year-old prophecy predicting the next pope and Judgement Day in 2027 has resurfaced, sparking debate among believers.

Pope Francis: Meet 2 African cardinals who may become the next pope

Pope Francis: Meet 2 African cardinals who may become the next pope

Following the death of Pope Francis, two Cardinals from Africa, Peter Turkson of Ghana and Fridolin Ambongo Besungo, have emerged as his possible successors.

Marketers speak as NNPC announces petrol price N10 below Dangote’s rate

Marketers speak as NNPC announces petrol price N10 below Dangote’s rate

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited's (NNPCL) and Dangote Petroleum Refinery's petrol price war has further intensified with the new price changes.

JP 2025: Lizzy Anjorin rains curses on those saying she is jealous of wedding, blames Gistlover

JP 2025: Lizzy Anjorin rains curses on those saying she is jealous of wedding, blames Gistlover

Lizzy Anjorin has replied people claiming she is jealous of Priscilla and Juma Jux's wedding. In a video shared on her Instagram, she rained curses on them.

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