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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.

5172 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Positive sentiment lifts stock market higher as market cap rises to N106.09trn

Positive sentiment lifts stock market higher as market cap rises to N106.09trn

Capital Market

4 months ago

Rivers approves recruitment of 5,000 teachers, how hiring will be shared unveiled

Rivers approves recruitment of 5,000 teachers, how hiring will be shared unveiled

Education

4 months ago

Health alert: Cholera, Lassa fever, other infectious disease outbreaks hit Nigeria as NCDC shares details

Health alert: Cholera, Lassa fever, other infectious disease outbreaks hit Nigeria as NCDC shares details

Nigeria

4 months ago

Witchcraft allegation claims woman’s life as Adamawa records 23 gender-based violence cases in 2025

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Witchcraft allegation claims woman’s life as Adamawa records 23 gender-based violence cases in 2025

Nigeria

4 months ago

National assembly: Senator mentions what is needed for creation of new state in South-West

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National assembly: Senator mentions what is needed for creation of new state in South-West

Nigeria

4 months ago

List of Kano commissioners, top appointees who resigned after Governor Yusuf defected to APC

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List of Kano commissioners, top appointees who resigned after Governor Yusuf defected to APC

Politics

4 months ago

Another opportunity: FG to launch new women, youth empowerment fund

Another opportunity: FG to launch new women, youth empowerment fund

Economy

4 months ago

The office of the vice president, is set to launch a new learning fund and empowerment platform aimed at supporting Nigerian children, women and youths.

CBN grants national licence to Opay, Moniepoint, others in major Fintech boost

CBN grants national licence to Opay, Moniepoint, others in major Fintech boost

Technology

4 months ago

The CBN has issued national operating licences to fintech firms like Opay and Moniepoint, enhancing digital banking access and ensuring strict regulatory compliance.

2027 elections: Northern youths raise N200m to purchase Tinubu’s presidential form

2027 elections: Northern youths raise N200m to purchase Tinubu’s presidential form

Politics

4 months ago

The Northern Nigeria Youth Leaders Forum has raised N200 million to purchase President Bola Tinubu’s APC presidential nomination form ahead of the 2027 election.

Federal government moves to upgrade polytechnics to award BSc and other degrees

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Federal government moves to upgrade polytechnics to award BSc and other degrees

Education

4 months ago

The federal government announced amendments to the Polytechnic Act, which empowered Nigerian polytechnics to award degrees and strengthened higher education.

Femi Adebayo's ex, Iyanaladuke, breaks silence after family member defended actor: “False narrative”

Femi Adebayo's ex, Iyanaladuke, breaks silence after family member defended actor: “False narrative”

Nollywood

4 months ago

Iyanaladuke, ex-wife of Femi Adebayo, reveals her ordeal of eviction and the controversy surrounding their fractured relationship amid social media uproar.

Moniepoint announces new job vacancies as CBN upgrades licence

Moniepoint announces new job vacancies as CBN upgrades licence

Money

4 months ago

Moniepoint has announced new job openings, including technical and administrative roles, as it expands nationwide following the CBN licence upgrade.

Ganduje fires back at Buba Galadima over alleged insult on Buhari

Ganduje fires back at Buba Galadima over alleged insult on Buhari

Politics

4 months ago

Former APC national chairman Abdullahi Ganduje has denied claims by NNPP chieftain Buba Galadima that he insulted ex President late Muhammadu Buhari.

Alleged coup plot: How DIA, NFIU, EFCC, tracked, uncovered former governor’s transaction

Alleged coup plot: How DIA, NFIU, EFCC, tracked, uncovered former governor’s transaction

Nigeria

4 months ago

Security agencies uncovered funds tied to former governor Timipre Sylva in an aborted coup plot, as military officers confessed and Sylva denied involvement.

Attempt to overthrow Tinubu: 16 military officers indicted for coup plot face death penalty

Attempt to overthrow Tinubu: 16 military officers indicted for coup plot face death penalty

Nigeria

4 months ago

Sixteen Nigerian military officers were indicted for plotting to overthrow President Bola Tinubu, facing court-martial and possible death penalty under military law.

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