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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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Just in: Tunji Disu arrives presidential villa for decoration as acting Inspector General of Police

Just in: Tunji Disu arrives presidential villa for decoration as acting Inspector General of Police

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nnewi traders react as Soludo shuts market over sit-at-home: “I lost 3 close friends”

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Nnewi traders react as Soludo shuts market over sit-at-home: “I lost 3 close friends”

Nigeria

3 months ago

Man With 227 UTME score chooses to attend college of education instead of university, shares course

Man With 227 UTME score chooses to attend college of education instead of university, shares course

People

3 months ago

Dangote, Rabiu's wealth outperforms other African billionaires in 2026

Dangote, Rabiu's wealth outperforms other African billionaires in 2026

Money

3 months ago

LCCI welcomes CBN’s interest rate cut, advises on protection of jobs, industries

LCCI welcomes CBN’s interest rate cut, advises on protection of jobs, industries

Money

3 months ago

University of Ibadan student whose father is a lawyer bags first class in Law, post trends

University of Ibadan student whose father is a lawyer bags first class in Law, post trends

People

3 months ago

El-Rufai: Why court action is on hold, EFCC explains

El-Rufai: Why court action is on hold, EFCC explains

Nigeria

3 months ago

The EFCC has explained why former Kaduna governor El-Rufai has not been charged yet. They confirmed investigations are ongoing amid corruption allegations.

Kano APC crisis: Lawmaker confronted by angry youths, whisked out of ward congress meeting

Kano APC crisis: Lawmaker confronted by angry youths, whisked out of ward congress meeting

Politics

3 months ago

Kano APC ward congress turned chaotic as Rep Tijjani Abdulkadir Jobe was confronted by angry youths and taken away from the party meeting in a tense political scene.

University of Ibadan student who won scholarships bags first class in law, shares schievements

University of Ibadan student who won scholarships bags first class in law, shares schievements

People

3 months ago

A young lady celebrated completing her studies at the University of Ibadan from the department of law with a first class. She shared her CGPA and achievements.

Suspected fake BDC operator nabbed by EFCC over multi-million Naira scam

Suspected fake BDC operator nabbed by EFCC over multi-million Naira scam

Money

3 months ago

The EFCC has arrested a man identified as Callistus Okeke over allegations that he defrauded two individuals of N369.3 million through separate transactions.

Court orders Nigerian oil billionaire to pay twin daughters $43.51 million

Court orders Nigerian oil billionaire to pay twin daughters $43.51 million

Money

3 months ago

A Nigerian court has ordered Muhammadu Indimi’s Oriental Energy to pay his twin daughters after ruling they were unfairly denied dividend entitlements.

FULL LIST: 12 petrol marketers sign new deal to sell Dangote fuel nationwide

FULL LIST: 12 petrol marketers sign new deal to sell Dangote fuel nationwide

Energy

3 months ago

The Dangote Refinery has signed an offtake agreement with 12 petroleum marketing companies to distribute between 60 million and 65 million litres of petrol daily.

Tears as popular Atiku's longstanding associate loses son

Tears as popular Atiku's longstanding associate loses son

Nigeria

3 months ago

Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has reacted to the sudden death of Babakano Jada, son of my longstanding friend and associate, Alh. Babakano Aliyu Jada.

University of Ibadan graduate with 280 UTME score graduates with first class in law, shares journey

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University of Ibadan graduate with 280 UTME score graduates with first class in law, shares journey

People

3 months ago

A young first-class graduate celebrated completing her studies at the University of Ibadan from the department of law. She scored 280 in UTME and was head girl.

Hope rises as Tinubu says naira to exchange for 1,000 to $1, shares timeline

Hope rises as Tinubu says naira to exchange for 1,000 to $1, shares timeline

Money

3 months ago

President Bola Tinubu said the naira could strengthen to N1,000 per dollar within weeks, citing reforms and Central Bank of Nigeria intervention.

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