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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

Author's articles

How to recover unclaimed dividends in Nigeria in 3 easy steps

How to recover unclaimed dividends in Nigeria in 3 easy steps

Capital Market

21 days ago

Graduate trainee at Dangote Refinery opens up about training experience, shares observations

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Graduate trainee at Dangote Refinery opens up about training experience, shares observations

People

21 days ago

Green Card: US releases 2026 income requirements for family-based Affidavit of Support

Green Card: US releases 2026 income requirements for family-based Affidavit of Support

People

21 days ago

25-year-old documentary of KWAM 1 resurfaces as he shares reason for buying house in Canada

25-year-old documentary of KWAM 1 resurfaces as he shares reason for buying house in Canada

Celebrities

21 days ago

NiMet forecasts thunderstorms in 15 states, FCT on Thursday, September 24, full list emerges

NiMet forecasts thunderstorms in 15 states, FCT on Thursday, September 24, full list emerges

Nigeria

21 days ago

2027 election: Division rocks APC over governors’ feud with Wike

2027 election: Division rocks APC over governors’ feud with Wike

Politics

21 days ago

UAE lists 7 requirements for medical treatment visa, mentions all service fees

UAE lists 7 requirements for medical treatment visa, mentions all service fees

World

21 days ago

The UAE published seven medical treatment visa requirements and service fees, detailing documents for patients and companions plus applicable visa charges.

UK lists 4 professions exempt from English Test for Health and Care Worker visa

UK lists 4 professions exempt from English Test for Health and Care Worker visa

People

21 days ago

The UK has listed 4 professions whose workers may be exempt from proving their English knowledge for a Health and Care Worker visa if they meet the condition.

5 famous footballers who converted to Islam before ex-Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong

5 famous footballers who converted to Islam before ex-Super Eagles captain Troost-Ekong

Football

21 days ago

William Troost-Ekong has reportedly converted to Islam in Doha after reciting the Shahadah, joining football stars Paul Pogba, Clarence Seedorf and more top stars.

UK lists 17 countries exempt from English Test for Health and Care Worker Visa

UK lists 17 countries exempt from English Test for Health and Care Worker Visa

People

21 days ago

The UK has published a list of countries whose citizens are exempt from proving their knowledge of English when applying for a Health and Care Worker visa.

LASU first-class engineering student emerges best female in faculty, shares CGPA and achievements

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LASU first-class engineering student emerges best female in faculty, shares CGPA and achievements

People

21 days ago

A LASU first-class engineering graduate shared her achievements as she emerged as best female student in her faculty. Her CGPA and awards caught people’s attention.

Maduka Okoye's baby mama Jelicia Westhoff speaks out amid Cardi B romance rumours

Maduka Okoye's baby mama Jelicia Westhoff speaks out amid Cardi B romance rumours

Celebrities

21 days ago

Maduka Okoye’s baby mama Jelicia Westhoff sparks debate with a cryptic post about absent fathers after his Milan photos with Cardi B fuel romance rumours.

AFCON 2027Q: List of TV stations and streaming platforms to watch Nigeria vs Madagascar

AFCON 2027Q: List of TV stations and streaming platforms to watch Nigeria vs Madagascar

Football

21 days ago

The Super Eagles of Nigeria begin their 2027 AFCON qualifying campaign against Madagascar in Uyo on September 25, with broadcasting details available.

ECOWAS opens recruitment for qualified citizens from Nigeria and West Africa, lists requirements

ECOWAS opens recruitment for qualified citizens from Nigeria and West Africa, lists requirements

World

21 days ago

ECOWAS opened recruitment for nationals of 12 member states, offering jobs in health, finance, energy and legal sectors, with age limits and application rules.

Kizz Daniel sparks excitement with public show of support for Toyin Abraham's upcoming movie Bestie

Kizz Daniel sparks excitement with public show of support for Toyin Abraham's upcoming movie Bestie

Movies

21 days ago

Afrobeats superstar Kizz Daniel visited Nollywood actress Toyin Abraham's Instagram page to publicly back her upcoming cinema movie Bestie stirring reactions.

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