Top News Website in Nigeria 24/25

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

Author's articles

Tinubu gives fresh appointment to Deputy Senate President Jibrin

Tinubu gives fresh appointment to Deputy Senate President Jibrin

Politics

a day ago

Lady who schooled at University of Jos for 8 years mentions unique course she studied

Lady who schooled at University of Jos for 8 years mentions unique course she studied

People

a day ago

Did Sultan of Sokoto say northern Nigeria is ready for breakup? Fact emerges

Did Sultan of Sokoto say northern Nigeria is ready for breakup? Fact emerges

Nigeria

a day ago

“We are killing ourselves”: Actress Yewande Adekoya shares why cancer and other diseases are rising in Nigeria

Exclusive

“We are killing ourselves”: Actress Yewande Adekoya shares why cancer and other diseases are rising in Nigeria

Celebrities

a day ago

Tinubu gives appointments to ex-Gov Okorocha, ex-APC national chair, 3 others

Tinubu gives appointments to ex-Gov Okorocha, ex-APC national chair, 3 others

Politics

a day ago

WhatsApp to charge Nigerian businesses per message from October 1: What companies need to know

WhatsApp to charge Nigerian businesses per message from October 1: What companies need to know

Technology

a day ago

Lagos State University student who aimed for first class announces final CGPA, shares experience

Lagos State University student who aimed for first class announces final CGPA, shares experience

People

a day ago

A young man who planned on getting a first-class degree from LASU opened up about his unexpected CGPA. He shared his experience as an undergraduate.

Saudi Arabia changes work permit rules, announces new visa limits for businesses, foreign workers

Saudi Arabia changes work permit rules, announces new visa limits for businesses, foreign workers

Industry

a day ago

Saudi Arabia has capped work visas for newer businesses at five, while established companies can obtain up to 50, affecting foreign workers seeking employment.

Full list of 9 immigrant categories considered safe from deportation under Trump

Full list of 9 immigrant categories considered safe from deportation under Trump

World

2 days ago

Despite Trump’s strict immigration enforcement, U.S. law still recognized nine immigrant categories as legal residents protected from deportation.

Army colonel who plotted coup against Tinubu mentions what happened under Buhari's govt

Army colonel who plotted coup against Tinubu mentions what happened under Buhari's govt

Nigeria

2 days ago

Colonel Ma'aji revealed how worsening corruption, insecurity, and failed military leadership during Buhari’s final years pushed him toward plotting Tinubu’s coup.

New Zealand announces 3 categories of people who can sponsor their parents on special visa

New Zealand announces 3 categories of people who can sponsor their parents on special visa

People

2 days ago

New Zealand has announced three categories of people who may sponsor their parents under a special visa pathway. Find out who qualifies to sponsor their parents.

Nigeria’s external reserves rise to $53.11bn, near 2009 record

Nigeria’s external reserves rise to $53.11bn, near 2009 record

Money

2 days ago

Nigeria’s external reserves rose by $3.15 billion to $53.11 billion, nearing the 2009 record as stronger dollar inflows boosted Nigeria’s foreign exchange buffer.

Australia announces 3 conditions that can get student visa cancelled

Australia announces 3 conditions that can get student visa cancelled

People

2 days ago

Australia has announced the conditions that may cause student visas to be cancelled. Some guidelines and requirements were also explained in the story.

New Zealand announces age limit for children joining their parents on temporary visa

New Zealand announces age limit for children joining their parents on temporary visa

People

2 days ago

New Zealand has announced the age limit for children seeking to join their parents on a temporary visa. Find out the age requirement and what families need to know.

Poco Lee’s UK saga takes new turn as accused woman finally speaks

Poco Lee’s UK saga takes new turn as accused woman finally speaks

Celebrities

2 days ago

Woman named Ray denies involvement with Poco Lee amid false allegations; claims photo misuse amidst serious charges against the dancer at Snaresbrook Crown Court.

James Ojo