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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

Author's articles

US lists 18 things Nigeria must do before it can be removed from country of particular concern

US lists 18 things Nigeria must do before it can be removed from country of particular concern

US

3 months ago

Just in: El-Rufai files N1 billion suit against ICPC, others, reason, details emerge

Just in: El-Rufai files N1 billion suit against ICPC, others, reason, details emerge

Politics

4 months ago

Stock market maintains strong performance in first day of trading in new week

Stock market maintains strong performance in first day of trading in new week

Capital Market

4 months ago

Dollar rises in black market on Monday, traders quote new exchange rate

Dollar rises in black market on Monday, traders quote new exchange rate

Money

4 months ago

Nigerian doctor who borrowed money to relocate to UK after unpaid salaries shares experience

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Nigerian doctor who borrowed money to relocate to UK after unpaid salaries shares experience

People

4 months ago

Full List: US to deport 113 Nigerians, releases list and names of newly added 19

Full List: US to deport 113 Nigerians, releases list and names of newly added 19

World

4 months ago

Davido's custody battle, five other controversies that shook internet between January and February

Davido's custody battle, five other controversies that shook internet between January and February

Celebrities

4 months ago

Explore the January-February 2026 entertainment controversies, featuring Davido's custody battle, celebrity feuds, and viral incidents that ignited online debates.

2027: Is Peter Obi under DSS, EFCC watch? Aide opens up on situation of ex-presidential candidate

2027: Is Peter Obi under DSS, EFCC watch? Aide opens up on situation of ex-presidential candidate

Politics

4 months ago

Peter Obi’s aide Yunusa Tanko has reacted to claims of DSS and EFCC investigations, clarifying whether the former presidential candidate faces charges ahead of 2027.

Simple steps on how Nigerians abroad can build credit score faster to access loans

Simple steps on how Nigerians abroad can build credit score faster to access loans

Money

4 months ago

Nigerians relocating abroad should build credit early by paying bills on time, keeping balances low, avoiding multiple applications to secure loan approvals.

What to know about DR Congo as FIFA 2026 World Cup petition favouring Nigeria gains momentum

What to know about DR Congo as FIFA 2026 World Cup petition favouring Nigeria gains momentum

Africa

4 months ago

DR Congo was highlighted as a vast, resource-rich nation facing poverty and conflict as FIFA 2026 World Cup ban petition favoring Nigerian gained momentum.

University of Ibadan student who wanted to graduate with first class bags 2:1, shares experience

University of Ibadan student who wanted to graduate with first class bags 2:1, shares experience

People

4 months ago

A young lady has celebrated completing her studies at the University of Ibadan despite not graduating with a first class. She shared her experience.

Application link opens for FarmerMoni scheme, FG offers N300,000

Application link opens for FarmerMoni scheme, FG offers N300,000

Money

4 months ago

The FG has opened applications for the Renewed Hope FarmerMoni Scheme, offering eligible smallholder farmers interest-free loans of up to N300,000 nationwide.

Nigeria’s World Cup hopes: Omojuwa shares 2 possible judgment scenarios amid case against DR Congo

Nigeria’s World Cup hopes: Omojuwa shares 2 possible judgment scenarios amid case against DR Congo

Nigeria

4 months ago

Prominent public commentator Japhet Omojuwa has outlined two possible judgment scenarios that could shape the Super Eagles of Nigeria’s World Cup hopes.

WHO mentions injection that can prevent Nigerians from getting HIV, doctor names its price

WHO mentions injection that can prevent Nigerians from getting HIV, doctor names its price

Nigeria

4 months ago

WHO issued guidelines on July 14, 2025, recommending twice-yearly lenacapavir injections for HIV prevention, raising urgent questions for Nigeria’s response.

How to collect free electricity meter and get it installed in your house without paying anything

How to collect free electricity meter and get it installed in your house without paying anything

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigerians received free electricity meters as FG banned installation charges, warned DisCos against extortion, and imported millions under World Bank support.

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