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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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Kogi activist Austin Okai demands N2bn, apology from state official over alleged defamatory posts

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Kogi activist Austin Okai demands N2bn, apology from state official over alleged defamatory posts

Politics

20 days ago

Wike under pressure ahead of 2027 election as APC govs plan Tinubu meeting, ‘he can't be on two sides’

Wike under pressure ahead of 2027 election as APC govs plan Tinubu meeting, ‘he can't be on two sides’

Politics

20 days ago

Nigerian lady working at Meta celebrates 4 years of starting job, her social media post trends

Nigerian lady working at Meta celebrates 4 years of starting job, her social media post trends

People

20 days ago

How God saved me from assassination attempt, Abia governor Otti opens up

How God saved me from assassination attempt, Abia governor Otti opens up

Politics

20 days ago

Australia lists 2 categories of people who qualify for citizenship under special residence rules

Australia lists 2 categories of people who qualify for citizenship under special residence rules

People

20 days ago

China releases full list of 55 countries eligible for 240-hour visa-free transit

China releases full list of 55 countries eligible for 240-hour visa-free transit

People

20 days ago

CBN releases updated dollar, pound, euro exchange rates

CBN releases updated dollar, pound, euro exchange rates

Money

20 days ago

The CBN has released its latest official exchange rates, showing the naira’s position against major currencies, including the dollar, pound sterling, euro.

Australia lists 3 consequences for foreigners who refuse to leave country after visa expires

Australia lists 3 consequences for foreigners who refuse to leave country after visa expires

People

20 days ago

The Australian government has explained the 3 consequences awaiting foreigners who continue to stay in country after thier visa expired in the country.

Dangote announces new cooking gas price, new rates emerge nationwide

Dangote announces new cooking gas price, new rates emerge nationwide

Energy

20 days ago

Dangote Refinery has increased its LPG price, putting additional pressure on Nigerian households already struggling with rising living costs and higher everyday.

Australia shares 8 tips to help foreigners get their visa approved faster

Australia shares 8 tips to help foreigners get their visa approved faster

People

20 days ago

Are you seeking a visa to Australia? The Australian government has outlined 8 tips to help foreigners get their visa aapproved faster. The tips are in the article.

Super Eagles Starting XI vs Madagascar: Eric Chelle reportedly makes decision on Maduka Okoye

Super Eagles Starting XI vs Madagascar: Eric Chelle reportedly makes decision on Maduka Okoye

Football

20 days ago

Maduka Okoye’s late arrival at Super Eagles camp after Milan Fashion Week appearances prompts Eric Chelle to drop him, with Stanley Nwabali now set to start.

US announces 2 categories of people who can apply for American citizenship without paying fee

US announces 2 categories of people who can apply for American citizenship without paying fee

People

20 days ago

The US has identified two categories of people who may apply for naturalisation without paying the standard N-400 application fee. Find out who qualifies.

Ireland mentions 1 category of foreigners exempt from paying citizenship certificate fee

Ireland mentions 1 category of foreigners exempt from paying citizenship certificate fee

People

20 days ago

Ireland has announced one category of foreigners exempt from paying the citizenship certificate fee. It also mentioned the amount for other applicants.

UK lists 2 categories of children who can apply for British citizenship for free

UK lists 2 categories of children who can apply for British citizenship for free

People

20 days ago

UK guidance explained how eligible children can gain British citizenship without fees, through waivers or automatic exemption for those in local authority care.

NNPC, other filling stations' new petrol price puts fresh political battle ahead of 2027

NNPC, other filling stations' new petrol price puts fresh political battle ahead of 2027

Energy

20 days ago

Nigeria’s new petrol prices, ranging from N1,385 to N1,456 per litre, are adding pressure on households and intensifying economic debate ahead of 2027.

James Ojo