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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.

5363 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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University of Ibadan engineering student who struggled to understand course bags second-class upper

University of Ibadan engineering student who struggled to understand course bags second-class upper

People

3 months ago

NBS: Cooking gas price changes nationwide, cheapest in 10 states

NBS: Cooking gas price changes nationwide, cheapest in 10 states

Economy

3 months ago

2027: Stakeholder speaks on Obi Cubana's tie with APC and impact on brother's APGA political future

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2027: Stakeholder speaks on Obi Cubana's tie with APC and impact on brother's APGA political future

Politics

3 months ago

Lady who joined Hallelujah Challenge shares what Pastor Jerry Eze said that changed her mood

Lady who joined Hallelujah Challenge shares what Pastor Jerry Eze said that changed her mood

People

3 months ago

Has JAMB increased UTME fees for 2026? Board finally speaks on actual price

Has JAMB increased UTME fees for 2026? Board finally speaks on actual price

Education

3 months ago

University of Ibadan student who was sponsored by engineers bags first class, posts achievements

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University of Ibadan student who was sponsored by engineers bags first class, posts achievements

People

3 months ago

NBS: Lagos tops 10 states with most expensive diesel price in Nigeria

NBS: Lagos tops 10 states with most expensive diesel price in Nigeria

Energy

3 months ago

The average retail price of Automotive Gas Oil (Diesel) fell to N1,361.57 in January 2026, with Lagos, Akwa Ibom, and Borno recording the highest costs nationwide.

Ooni of Ife exposes King Mitchy over claim of getting WhatsApp message from him: "Time to sue her"

Ooni of Ife exposes King Mitchy over claim of getting WhatsApp message from him: "Time to sue her"

Celebrities

3 months ago

The Ooni of Ife refutes claims of messaging King Mitchy amid a heated feud with Verydarkman, sparking calls for action from fans over alleged impersonation.

Millions of Nigerians receive cash transfers from FG, Wale Edun discloses exact figure

Millions of Nigerians receive cash transfers from FG, Wale Edun discloses exact figure

Economy

3 months ago

Wale Edun says nine million of the country’s poorest households have benefited from direct cash transfers under ongoing social protection reforms.

ETA 2026: UK introduces new electronic travel authorisation system for visitors from 85 countries

ETA 2026: UK introduces new electronic travel authorisation system for visitors from 85 countries

World

3 months ago

The United Kingdom introduced ETA on February 25, 2026, requiring visitors from 85 countries to apply online for short stays, tourism, or business travel.

Stock market sustains bearish trend as sell pressure wipes N514bn off investors’ wealth

Stock market sustains bearish trend as sell pressure wipes N514bn off investors’ wealth

Capital Market

3 months ago

The Nigerian stock market declined for a 2nd straight session as profit-taking in banking and industrial stocks pushed the benchmark index into negative territory.

VDM slams King Mitchy, dares her for coming for him unprovoked: "She has been poking me sicne 2025"

VDM slams King Mitchy, dares her for coming for him unprovoked: "She has been poking me sicne 2025"

Celebrities

3 months ago

Verydarkman responds to King Mitchy's N50 million demand as fans rally behind him amidst online clashes over philanthropic efforts and school renovations.

Students risk missing WAEC, NECO as schools shut down over rising insecurity in Kwara

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Students risk missing WAEC, NECO as schools shut down over rising insecurity in Kwara

Education

3 months ago

Thousands of Kwara state students risk missing WAEC and NECO as insecurity forces school closures. Residents speak to Legit.ng about community fears.

University of Ibadan student with 283 UTME score bags second-class upper in law, shares experience

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University of Ibadan student with 283 UTME score bags second-class upper in law, shares experience

People

3 months ago

A young man celebrated completing her studies at the University of Ibadan from the department of law with a second-class upper. He shared how he got bored.

Tinubu's daughter speaks on 'miraculous' new mosque in Lagos, photos surface

Tinubu's daughter speaks on 'miraculous' new mosque in Lagos, photos surface

Nigeria

3 months ago

President Bola Tinubu’s daughter, Folasade Tinubu-Ojo, has spoken on what she called a “miraculous” mosque in Lagos as photos from the building surfaced online.

James Ojo