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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.

6733 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Peter Obi, Kwankwaso visit Sultan of Sokoto, raise three key concerns

Peter Obi, Kwankwaso visit Sultan of Sokoto, raise three key concerns

Politics

16 days ago

Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: Super Eagles team news and likely XI for AFCON 2027 qualifier

Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: Super Eagles team news and likely XI for AFCON 2027 qualifier

Football

16 days ago

Tanzania removes Nigerian nationals from referred visa category with immediate effect

Tanzania removes Nigerian nationals from referred visa category with immediate effect

People

16 days ago

Rice prices drop by N15,000 as new 50kg bag rates emerge across Nigeria

Rice prices drop by N15,000 as new 50kg bag rates emerge across Nigeria

Industry

16 days ago

MRS filling stations cut petrol price by N25/Litre after Dangote Refinery's rate reduction

MRS filling stations cut petrol price by N25/Litre after Dangote Refinery's rate reduction

Energy

16 days ago

Osaze Odemwingie narrates how Dream Team wore female kits during Beijing Olympics, video trends

Osaze Odemwingie narrates how Dream Team wore female kits during Beijing Olympics, video trends

Football

17 days ago

Presidency responds firmly as Peter Obi questions Tinubu's whereabouts

Presidency responds firmly as Peter Obi questions Tinubu's whereabouts

Politics

17 days ago

Peter Obi questioned President Bola Tinubu’s whereabouts, prompting the Presidency to respond with an update on the president’s location and return to Nigeria.

US announces 8 countries whose visitors could lose their Visa Waiver Program eligibility

US announces 8 countries whose visitors could lose their Visa Waiver Program eligibility

People

17 days ago

The US has published eight countries whose previous travel or presence can make some Visa Waiver Program travellers ineligible for visa-free entry.

Enugu council elections: State Independent Electoral Commission announces winners

Enugu council elections: State Independent Electoral Commission announces winners

Politics

17 days ago

The Enugu State Independent Electoral Commission announces the winner of the Enugu council elections after the APC, PDP and other parties contested across the state.

Qatar announces 5 countries whose citizens do not need to apply for its tourist visa

Qatar announces 5 countries whose citizens do not need to apply for its tourist visa

People

17 days ago

Qatar has identified five countries whose citizens are excluded from applying for its tourist visa under the stated rules. Find out which countries are on the list.

Covenant University publishes salary structures for academic and non-teaching staff

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Covenant University publishes salary structures for academic and non-teaching staff

Education

17 days ago

Covenant University revealed its two-tier salary structure, using CUASS for academic staff and CUSS for non-teaching employees, with board-approved pay grading.

Adeyeye speaks on who can settle Tinubu, Aregbesola's rift

Adeyeye speaks on who can settle Tinubu, Aregbesola's rift

Politics

17 days ago

Adeyeye has revealed who he believes can settle the reported conflict between President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and former minister of interior Rauf Aregbesola.

Qatar releases list of 37 countries eligible for joint tourist visa for 30 days

Qatar releases list of 37 countries eligible for joint tourist visa for 30 days

People

17 days ago

Qatar has listed 37 countries eligible for a joint tourist visa covering Qatar and Oman. The visa is valid for one month and can be extended for another month.

NGX closes week higher as market capitalisation hits N162.16trn in one week

NGX closes week higher as market capitalisation hits N162.16trn in one week

Capital Market

17 days ago

The Nigerian Exchange closed the week higher as the All-Share Index gained 2.78%, pushing market capitalisation to N162.16 trillion amid increased trading value.

States' domestic debt hits N4.59 trillion, Lagos leads with N1.20trn

States' domestic debt hits N4.59 trillion, Lagos leads with N1.20trn

Economy

17 days ago

Nigeria's 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory recorded N4.59 trillion in domestic debt as of June 2026, with Lagos leading the rankings at N1.20 trillion.

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