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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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Sweden lists 5 categories of foreigners who can get citizenship without permanent residency

Sweden lists 5 categories of foreigners who can get citizenship without permanent residency

People

18 days ago

UK releases list of 11 countries whose citizens can claim Child Benefit after moving to Britain

UK releases list of 11 countries whose citizens can claim Child Benefit after moving to Britain

People

18 days ago

Osun 2026: Cubana Chiefpriest backs Davido's uncle Adeleke despite APC ties, shares reason

Osun 2026: Cubana Chiefpriest backs Davido's uncle Adeleke despite APC ties, shares reason

Celebrities

18 days ago

GTBank makes major change to naira cards, raises quarterly international limit

GTBank makes major change to naira cards, raises quarterly international limit

Money

18 days ago

Germany announces minimum salary requirement for foreigners to qualify for EU Blue Card in 2026

Germany announces minimum salary requirement for foreigners to qualify for EU Blue Card in 2026

People

18 days ago

Another billionaire set to complete $1 billion refinery in Nigeria

Another billionaire set to complete $1 billion refinery in Nigeria

Energy

18 days ago

UK announces 9 categories of people exempt from English test for settlement in Britain in 2026

UK announces 9 categories of people exempt from English test for settlement in Britain in 2026

People

18 days ago

The UK government has announced that nine categories of people may be exempt from taking an English language test when applying for settlement in Britain.

Asisat Oshoala makes bold promise to Nigerians ahead of World Cup playoff vs South Africa

Asisat Oshoala makes bold promise to Nigerians ahead of World Cup playoff vs South Africa

Football

18 days ago

Asisat Oshoala urges Nigerians to support the Super Falcons in their crucial playoff against South Africa as they aim for 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup qualification.

UK announces list of 8 visa categories exempt from English test for settlement in Britain in 2026

UK announces list of 8 visa categories exempt from English test for settlement in Britain in 2026

People

18 days ago

The UK government has published a list of eight visa categories whose holders may be exempt from taking an English language test when applying for settlement.

Depot owners increase petrol prices as Iran sends strong message to US government

Depot owners increase petrol prices as Iran sends strong message to US government

Energy

18 days ago

Lagos depot owners have raised petrol and diesel prices, with diesel recording a sharper increase as crude oil prices rise and global supply concerns persist.

US explains 3 aspects foreigners will be tested on during citizenship English test

US explains 3 aspects foreigners will be tested on during citizenship English test

People

19 days ago

The US government has explained that applicants are tested on three key aspects of English during the citizenship process. This still applies in 2026.

Norway unveils website where foreigners can find jobs, posts over 5,500 vacancies

Norway unveils website where foreigners can find jobs, posts over 5,500 vacancies

People

19 days ago

Norway has unveiled a website where foreigners can search for jobs and apply for available positions, with more than 5,500 vacancies listed for people seeking work.

Finland announces 3 categories of foreigners who can work in the country without residence permit

Finland announces 3 categories of foreigners who can work in the country without residence permit

People

19 days ago

Finland has announced three categories of foreigners who can work in the country without getting a residence permit, according to information on the website.

UK announces list of 19 nationalities exempt from English test for citizenship application in 2026

UK announces list of 19 nationalities exempt from English test for citizenship application in 2026

People

19 days ago

The UK government has announced that citizens of 19 countries are exempt from proving their knowledge of English when applying for citizenship in 2026.

UK graduate visa: 2 things foreign graduates cannot do in the United Kingdom

UK graduate visa: 2 things foreign graduates cannot do in the United Kingdom

People

19 days ago

The UK has announced two things foreigners on a Graduate visa cannot do in Britain, including claiming public funds and working as professional sportspersons.

James Ojo