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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.

4911 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Pastor Enenche reacts to claim of using church funds for lifestyle: "Never Touched Cheque Book?"

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Pastor Enenche reacts to claim of using church funds for lifestyle: "Never Touched Cheque Book?"

Celebrities

4 months ago

Police react as fire razes mobile office, armoury in Benue

Police react as fire razes mobile office, armoury in Benue

Nigeria

4 months ago

US president Trump eyes Venezuela’s oil after capturing Maduro

US president Trump eyes Venezuela’s oil after capturing Maduro

US

4 months ago

Expert explains how US arrest of Venezuela president affects Nigeria, Tinubu’s 2026 plans

Expert explains how US arrest of Venezuela president affects Nigeria, Tinubu’s 2026 plans

Energy

4 months ago

Peller breaks silence on relationship with Jarvis, shares stand, sends memo to ladies: “Avoid me”

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Peller breaks silence on relationship with Jarvis, shares stand, sends memo to ladies: “Avoid me”

Celebrities

4 months ago

Pastor Chris Okafor: Another lady speaks about cleric, shares what he allegedly did to her, others

Pastor Chris Okafor: Another lady speaks about cleric, shares what he allegedly did to her, others

Celebrities

4 months ago

Davido's Chef Chi makes dinner for Adelekes, his playful gesture with wife trends: "Touch am well"

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Davido's Chef Chi makes dinner for Adelekes, his playful gesture with wife trends: "Touch am well"

Music

4 months ago

A video of Davido's enchanting New Year dinner with Chioma at their Atlanta mansion surfaces, showcasing delectable dishes and playful moments that fans adore.

Mixed reactions as video of alleged hospital where Anthony Joshua was treated surfaces

Mixed reactions as video of alleged hospital where Anthony Joshua was treated surfaces

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigerians have started expressing mixed feelings about the video of the alleged hospital where Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony Joshua, was recently treated.

Tax law: Lady cries out, shows VAT she was charged after making purchases worth N6.5 million

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Tax law: Lady cries out, shows VAT she was charged after making purchases worth N6.5 million

People

4 months ago

A lady has taken to social media to lament the value-added tax (VAT) she was charged after making purchases to the tune of N6.5 million. She did not expect it.

Naira breaks 13-year record, appreciates 6.5% in 2025, amid CBN intervention, reserves growth

Naira breaks 13-year record, appreciates 6.5% in 2025, amid CBN intervention, reserves growth

Economy

4 months ago

The naira appreciates 6.5% in 2025, led by CBN reforms and improved FX liquidity, yet structural vulnerabilities keep economists cautiously optimistic.

Tax Law: Nigerian man asks why he should pay, raises serious questions about new policy

Tax Law: Nigerian man asks why he should pay, raises serious questions about new policy

People

4 months ago

A Nigerian man has sparked online debate after questioning who is truly exempt from Nigeria’s new tax law, arguing that most citizens earn above ₦800,000 annually.

New tax law: Full list of Nigerians who will be paying lowest and highest taxes

New tax law: Full list of Nigerians who will be paying lowest and highest taxes

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigeria’s 2025 tax reforms reshaped income and corporate taxes, exempted low earners, raised top rates, and modernised compliance with digital systems.

Tony Elumelu to get richer after securing another mega company in his portfolio

Tony Elumelu to get richer after securing another mega company in his portfolio

Energy

4 months ago

Tony Elumelu is set to grow richer after Heirs Energies acquired a $496 million stake in Seplat Energy, making him the company’s largest shareholder.

Peller claims crashed Mercedes SUV will cost N11m to fix, video elicits reactions: "Make He Sell Am"

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Peller claims crashed Mercedes SUV will cost N11m to fix, video elicits reactions: "Make He Sell Am"

Celebrities

4 months ago

TikTok star Peller has revealed his Mercedes SUV repair will cost ₦11m after a Lagos crash sparked by breakup rumours. Fans reacted to his viral live session.

Reactions as police suspend tinted glass permit enforcement

Reactions as police suspend tinted glass permit enforcement

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigerians have started knocking police following the announcement of the suspension of the tinted glass permit enforcement, which was earlier scheduled for Friday.

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