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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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Aisha Lawal and Lateef Adedimeji’s exchange at event stirs reactions: “I don’t understand oo”

Aisha Lawal and Lateef Adedimeji’s exchange at event stirs reactions: “I don’t understand oo”

Nollywood

17 days ago

UK publishes category of foreigners British employers do not need to check before hiring

UK publishes category of foreigners British employers do not need to check before hiring

People

17 days ago

Osun governorship election 2026: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on winner

Osun governorship election 2026: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on winner

Politics

17 days ago

UAE announces financial requirement for foreigners seeking 5-year multiple-entry visa

UAE announces financial requirement for foreigners seeking 5-year multiple-entry visa

People

17 days ago

General overseer renounces Christianity, embraces traditional religion, takes new name

General overseer renounces Christianity, embraces traditional religion, takes new name

Celebrities

17 days ago

Wike takes strong action as Tinubu dissolves committee

Wike takes strong action as Tinubu dissolves committee

Nigeria

17 days ago

UK publishes categories of foreigners exempt from attending citizenship ceremony in 2026

UK publishes categories of foreigners exempt from attending citizenship ceremony in 2026

People

17 days ago

The UK government has pointed out 3 specific categories of people applying for British citizenship who are not required to attend a citizenship ceremony.

Man reportedly cancels wedding at bride's church after seeing their demands, many react to the list

Man reportedly cancels wedding at bride's church after seeing their demands, many react to the list

Family and Relationships

17 days ago

A church's wedding demand list has sparked widespread reactions online after a man reportedly cancelled his marriage plans at the venue. A photo of the list here.

Breaking: Court of Appeal sacks national chairman of top opposition party

Breaking: Court of Appeal sacks national chairman of top opposition party

Politics

18 days ago

The Court of Appeal has sacked the national chairman of a popular and powerful opposition party ahead of the 2027 general election. You should see the court reason.

Full list as South Africa imposes $18.5m repatriation bill on 3 African nations

Full list as South Africa imposes $18.5m repatriation bill on 3 African nations

Nigeria

18 days ago

South Africa's Home Affairs spent R292 million on repatriating over 82,000 foreign nationals, seeking repayment from Malawi, Nigeria, and Ethiopia amid rising costs.

FRSC boss told to immediately resign: "We are giving you 48 hours"

FRSC boss told to immediately resign: "We are giving you 48 hours"

Nigeria

18 days ago

GICN issues a 48-hour ultimatum to FRSC Corps Marshal Shehu Mohammed over his age and mandatory retirement, threatening protests and legal action if ignored.

Thursday, August 13, declared public holiday: Government gives reason

Thursday, August 13, declared public holiday: Government gives reason

Africa

18 days ago

The government has declared Thursday, August 13, 2026, a public holiday for all public and private sector workers. Find out the reason behind the decision.

UK names only 3 African countries whose citizens qualify for Child Benefit after moving to Britain

UK names only 3 African countries whose citizens qualify for Child Benefit after moving to Britain

People

18 days ago

The UK has identified only three African countries whose citizens may qualify for Child Benefit after moving to Britain, subject to specific eligibility rules.

Adult film actress Tall Lizzy shares new video hours after emotional confession on regret

Adult film actress Tall Lizzy shares new video hours after emotional confession on regret

Celebrities

18 days ago

Tall Lizzy shares a new bedroom clip after her emotional video on regretting her adult film career and warns others reconsidering joining the industry.

Australia names 1 country whose citizens are exempted from citizenship test, gives 2 conditions

Australia names 1 country whose citizens are exempted from citizenship test, gives 2 conditions

People

18 days ago

Australia has outlined a pathway to citizenship that bypasses the standard test requirement, and it applies exclusively to citizens from one country.

James Ojo