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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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Saudi Arabia deports 10,827 illegal residents after nationwide security crackdown

Saudi Arabia deports 10,827 illegal residents after nationwide security crackdown

World

20 days ago

No more N60k: Rice prices crash as 50kg bag sells for N48,000, local millers count losses

No more N60k: Rice prices crash as 50kg bag sells for N48,000, local millers count losses

Industry

20 days ago

Peter Okoye reacts to sales of nearly 3,000 copies of cap he wore in videos calling out Paul & Jude

Peter Okoye reacts to sales of nearly 3,000 copies of cap he wore in videos calling out Paul & Jude

Fashion

20 days ago

2027 election: APC beats INEC deadline, details emerge

2027 election: APC beats INEC deadline, details emerge

Politics

21 days ago

Anita Okoye’s latest post amid Psquare family crisis raises eyebrows online: “On top all of this?”

Anita Okoye’s latest post amid Psquare family crisis raises eyebrows online: “On top all of this?”

Celebrities

21 days ago

UK announces 5 reasons new citizens may be denied British passports, explains conditions

UK announces 5 reasons new citizens may be denied British passports, explains conditions

People

22 days ago

Updated: Did Saudi Arabia release list of 14 countries not eligible for visa on arrival?

Updated: Did Saudi Arabia release list of 14 countries not eligible for visa on arrival?

Nigeria

22 days ago

Has Saudi Arabia truly suspended its visa-on-arrival facility for 14 nations? Legit.ng has gotten an exclusive response from the authorities to get clarity.

Denmark explains how many years foreign workers must live in the country to get citizenship in 2026

Denmark explains how many years foreign workers must live in the country to get citizenship in 2026

People

23 days ago

Denmark has explained how many years foreign workers must legally reside in the country before becoming eligible to apply for citizenship in 2026.

Tinubu, Wike, others top list of board of directors of fake govt agency

Tinubu, Wike, others top list of board of directors of fake govt agency

Nigeria

23 days ago

President Bola Tinubu, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and some top cabinet members have been fingered in another fake government agency. You may see full list.

Wike mentions powerful PDP leader whose house was allegedly built with Rivers money

Wike mentions powerful PDP leader whose house was allegedly built with Rivers money

Politics

23 days ago

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has exposed an influential and prominent PDP leader, whose property was acquired with Rivers money. You may want to know the person.

Just in: ADC presidential candidate Atiku raises alarm over suspicious transfer into his private bank account

Just in: ADC presidential candidate Atiku raises alarm over suspicious transfer into his private bank account

Nigeria

23 days ago

Atiku Abubakar's camp raised alarm over an unauthorised bank credit linked to electioneering, warning of serious security concerns ahead of the 2027 elections.

Barcelona ‘need’ Victor Osimhen’s help to land dream target this summer

Barcelona ‘need’ Victor Osimhen’s help to land dream target this summer

Football

23 days ago

Barcelona withdraws from the race for Victor Osimhen due to high costs, as Premier League clubs monitor his situation. His next move could impact their plans.

Peter Okoye’s answer to who he would save from drowning between Wizkid, Rudeboy and Davido trends

Peter Okoye’s answer to who he would save from drowning between Wizkid, Rudeboy and Davido trends

Celebrities

23 days ago

Peter Okoye's TikTok live stream response to a drowning question highlights his bond with twin brother Rudeboy, igniting online discussions amid family tensions.

Trump signs 2 executive orders to end birth tourism after Supreme Court ruling

Trump signs 2 executive orders to end birth tourism after Supreme Court ruling

World

23 days ago

Trump signed two executive orders after the Supreme Court’s Barbara ruling, restricting birthright citizenship and targeting birth tourism practices.

Davido fires back at Edo Governor for taunting his uncle Governor Adeleke, digs up his old record

Davido fires back at Edo Governor for taunting his uncle Governor Adeleke, digs up his old record

Celebrities

23 days ago

Monday Okpebholo recently taunted Osun's Adeleke for his dancing, sparking a response from Davido amid a heated political campaign. Tensions rise ahead of elections.

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