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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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Naira depreciates again, traders release new dollar, pound, euro exchange rates

Naira depreciates again, traders release new dollar, pound, euro exchange rates

Money

3 months ago

Natasha reacts to alleged assassination attempt on Peter Obi as Edo govt speaks out again

Natasha reacts to alleged assassination attempt on Peter Obi as Edo govt speaks out again

Politics

3 months ago

EFCC tells court CBN approved takeover of Nigerian airline

EFCC tells court CBN approved takeover of Nigerian airline

Economy

3 months ago

New acting IGP Disu highlights key 6-point agenda for his administration as police sheriff

New acting IGP Disu highlights key 6-point agenda for his administration as police sheriff

Nigeria

3 months ago

University of Ibadan student who started food business in school bags degree, breaks family record

University of Ibadan student who started food business in school bags degree, breaks family record

People

3 months ago

State police in Nigeria: Tinubu issues fresh directive to Senate

State police in Nigeria: Tinubu issues fresh directive to Senate

Nigeria

3 months ago

Tinubu addresses critics as defections to APC rise: "It's a good thing"

Tinubu addresses critics as defections to APC rise: "It's a good thing"

Politics

3 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has reacted to growing defections by opposition members. As he addressed critics, he stressed harmony amid Nigeria’s security challenges.

Diezani Alison-Madueke trial: Nigerian witnesses testify via video link in Abuja court

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Diezani Alison-Madueke trial: Nigerian witnesses testify via video link in Abuja court

Nigeria

3 months ago

Four Nigerian witnesses testified virtually in Abuja as part of Diezani Alison-Madueke’s UK bribery trial, which began January 26 and was set to last weeks.

Just in: Tinubu makes 2 major approvals, details emerge

Just in: Tinubu makes 2 major approvals, details emerge

Politics

3 months ago

Amid the 'Renewed Hope' agenda pursuit by the APC government, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a one-year extension of the ban on exporting raw shea nuts.

Nigeria vs DR Congo: Obidient speaks on what FIFA’s verdict will prove ahead of 2026 World Cup

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Nigeria vs DR Congo: Obidient speaks on what FIFA’s verdict will prove ahead of 2026 World Cup

Nigeria

3 months ago

An Obidient has commented on what FIFA’s upcoming verdict could mean for the Nigeria-DR Congo case ahead of the 2026 World Cup holding in USA, Mexico, and Canada.

Investors lose N73bn as midweek trading closes lower

Investors lose N73bn as midweek trading closes lower

Capital Market

3 months ago

The Nigerian stock market extended its bearish run as the All-Share Index fell 0.06%, investors lost N73.45bn, with Jaiz Bank leading gainers, Lotus Halal declining.

Why I appointed Tunji Disu as acting IGP, Tinubu discloses in personal statement

Why I appointed Tunji Disu as acting IGP, Tinubu discloses in personal statement

Nigeria

3 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has made a personal revelation about the appointment of Tunji Disu as the new Inspector General of Police. This was disclosed in a statement.

Breaking: Acting IGP Tunji Disu speaks for first time after appointment by Tinubu

Breaking: Acting IGP Tunji Disu speaks for first time after appointment by Tinubu

Nigeria

3 months ago

Acting inspector-general of police Tunji Disu speaks publicly for the first time following his appointment as IGP by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

What Sanwo-Olu said about Tinubu's appointment of Tunji Disu as inspector-general of police

What Sanwo-Olu said about Tinubu's appointment of Tunji Disu as inspector-general of police

Nigeria

3 months ago

Lagos Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu reacts to President Bola Tinubu’s appointment of Tunji Disu as the new acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

Full list of DIGs, AIGs who may be retired as Tinubu appoints Disu

Full list of DIGs, AIGs who may be retired as Tinubu appoints Disu

Nigeria

3 months ago

List of 29 deputy inspectors general and assistant inspector general of police who may be retired, as President Bola Tinubu appointed Tunji Disu as IG compiled.

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