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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.

6213 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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CBN announces next step for five Nigerian banks that failed to meet recapitalisation target

CBN announces next step for five Nigerian banks that failed to meet recapitalisation target

Economy

3 months ago

UI graduate tells undergraduates 5 things that could change their lives at the institution

UI graduate tells undergraduates 5 things that could change their lives at the institution

People

3 months ago

Post-UTME 2026: List of universities that have released admission form

Post-UTME 2026: List of universities that have released admission form

Education

3 months ago

Full List: States where APC is yet to announce governorship primary election winners, and why

Full List: States where APC is yet to announce governorship primary election winners, and why

Politics

3 months ago

Number of trophies Cristiano Ronaldo has won after clinching Saudi Pro League with Al Nassr

Number of trophies Cristiano Ronaldo has won after clinching Saudi Pro League with Al Nassr

Football

3 months ago

Gowon insists Aburi meeting never endorsed secession, accuses Ojukwu of misrepresenting resolutions

Gowon insists Aburi meeting never endorsed secession, accuses Ojukwu of misrepresenting resolutions

Nigeria

3 months ago

Lagos billionaire in alleged ritual scandal as lover finds her used sanitary pad in his pocket

Lagos billionaire in alleged ritual scandal as lover finds her used sanitary pad in his pocket

Celebrities

3 months ago

A Lagos woman fled abroad after alleging her billionaire lover hid her used sanitary pad, sparking a scandal involving stolen valuables and intimidation claims.

University of Ibadan Pharmacy graduate shows off online after winning rare award, her CGPA trends

University of Ibadan Pharmacy graduate shows off online after winning rare award, her CGPA trends

People

3 months ago

A graduate of University of Ibadan (UI) who studied Pharmacy has taken to social media days after her induction into pharmacy profession to display her high CGPA.

Lagos APC: What Desmond Elliot should learn from Hakeem Masha’s political fate

Lagos APC: What Desmond Elliot should learn from Hakeem Masha’s political fate

Opinion

3 months ago

Desmond Elliot's defeat reignites discussions on loyalty and influence in Lagos APC politics. Analyst Temidayo Akinsuyi examines party dynamics and implications.

After two years of darkness, Alaoji power plant roars back with 370MW boost for Nigeria’s grid

After two years of darkness, Alaoji power plant roars back with 370MW boost for Nigeria’s grid

Energy

3 months ago

Alaoji Open Cycle Power Plant in Abia State resumes operations, contributing 370MW to Nigeria's power supply, boosting industrial growth and stability.

CBN invites companies to submit expression of interest for construction, consultancy projects

CBN invites companies to submit expression of interest for construction, consultancy projects

Industry

3 months ago

The CBN invites contractors for its 2026 procurement projects covering construction, ICT, consultancy, and security. Submissions due by 1 June 2026.

Abuja-based podcaster regrets buying Starlink over unpleasant experience, shares how much he wasted

Abuja-based podcaster regrets buying Starlink over unpleasant experience, shares how much he wasted

People

3 months ago

An Abuja-based podcaster has expressed his regret after purchasing Elon Musk's Starlink after his terrible experience with the satellite internet device.

Drama as Nigerian gov reportedly rejects formerly announced preferred successor, declares new one

Drama as Nigerian gov reportedly rejects formerly announced preferred successor, declares new one

Politics

3 months ago

The Kwara state governor reportedly drops earlier preferred successor and backs a new candidate ahead of APC primaries, sparking political tension.

Vice President Shettima urges Nigeria military commanders to sustain pressure on terrorist groups

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Vice President Shettima urges Nigeria military commanders to sustain pressure on terrorist groups

Politics

3 months ago

Vice President Shettima urged Nigeria’s military commanders to sustain pressure on terrorist groups, stressing vigilance and civil-military cooperation.

US threatens military action against Cuba amid rising tensions

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US threatens military action against Cuba amid rising tensions

World

3 months ago

Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio escalated tensions with Cuba as they issued threats of military action, imposed sanctions and deployed forces.

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