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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.

6154 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Frank Lampard discloses why Taiwo Awoniyi left Nottingham Forest to join Coventry City

Frank Lampard discloses why Taiwo Awoniyi left Nottingham Forest to join Coventry City

Football

10 days ago

New Zealand lists jobs foreigners can use to qualify for new permanent residency pathway

New Zealand lists jobs foreigners can use to qualify for new permanent residency pathway

People

10 days ago

Naira depreciates by N7.09 against dollar at official market

Naira depreciates by N7.09 against dollar at official market

Money

10 days ago

Mary J. Blige opens up on why she chose not to have children: "I sometimes regret it”

Mary J. Blige opens up on why she chose not to have children: "I sometimes regret it”

Celebrities

10 days ago

KC Luxury: Old videos of Lagos big boy's lavish lifestyle resurface after NDLEA arrest

KC Luxury: Old videos of Lagos big boy's lavish lifestyle resurface after NDLEA arrest

Celebrities

10 days ago

N9,000 in Togo, N7,000 in Kenya: FCCPC unveils Nigerian cement price, invites Dangote, BUA, others

N9,000 in Togo, N7,000 in Kenya: FCCPC unveils Nigerian cement price, invites Dangote, BUA, others

Industry

10 days ago

Marketers rush to Dangote refinery as new petrol price attracts buyers

Marketers rush to Dangote refinery as new petrol price attracts buyers

Energy

10 days ago

Fuel marketers are shifting trucks to Dangote Refinery as lower diesel and petrol prices offer significant savings compared with competing Lagos depots.

Diego Simeone reacts after playing Lookman in unfamiliar position during win over Malaga

Diego Simeone reacts after playing Lookman in unfamiliar position during win over Malaga

Football

10 days ago

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone spoke after the 2-0 victory over Malaga, during which Ademola Lookman played out of his natural position.

Breaking: Court remands Ekiti ex-APC governorship aspirant in prison

Breaking: Court remands Ekiti ex-APC governorship aspirant in prison

Politics

11 days ago

APC former governorship aspirant in Ekiti state, Abimbola Olajumoke has been remanded in prison by a Magistrate Court. You should see the reason for the action.

UNILAG graduate lands HR role at Dangote Petroleum and Petrochemicals, shares his excitement online

UNILAG graduate lands HR role at Dangote Petroleum and Petrochemicals, shares his excitement online

People

11 days ago

A UNILAG graduate has landed a role at Dangote Petroleum and Petrochemicals and shared his excitement online. He opened up about the career milestone.

Al-Hilal turns to Premier League striker after Galatasaray rejected offer for Osimhen

Al-Hilal turns to Premier League striker after Galatasaray rejected offer for Osimhen

Football

11 days ago

Al-Hilal targets Ollie Watkins after Galatasaray rejected their €150 million bid for Osimhen, as striker departures loom ahead of the new Saudi Pro League season.

"I was already interested": Man deletes lady's phone number over unexpected encounter at gas station

"I was already interested": Man deletes lady's phone number over unexpected encounter at gas station

Family and Relationships

11 days ago

A Nigerian man has narrated how he deleted the phone number of a lady he met at a gas station. He shared something unexpected she did that changed his mind.

Dealers increase cement price by N5,700, FG confirms new cost for 50kg

Dealers increase cement price by N5,700, FG confirms new cost for 50kg

Industry

11 days ago

Cement prices have surged by N5,700 as the FCCPC investigates manufacturers over alleged price manipulation despite Nigeria’s significant excess production capacity.

Galatasaray sends message to clubs interested in Osimhen after rejecting Al-Hilal's €150m offer

Galatasaray sends message to clubs interested in Osimhen after rejecting Al-Hilal's €150m offer

Football

11 days ago

Galatasaray rejects Al-Hilal's €150 million offers for Victor Osimhen, signalling their intent to retain the Super Eagles striker amid interest from Arsenal.

NAQS recruitment 2026: Fresh update as CBT assessment starts August 20

NAQS recruitment 2026: Fresh update as CBT assessment starts August 20

Nigeria

11 days ago

Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service (NAQS) allows applicants to check their recruitment status. Many report 'under review' as CBT approaches on August 20, 2026.

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