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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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AFCON 2027 qualifier: Madagascar star sends bold message to Super Eagles

AFCON 2027 qualifier: Madagascar star sends bold message to Super Eagles

Football

23 days ago

Tinubu to give Wike fresh appointment in APC, details emerge

Tinubu to give Wike fresh appointment in APC, details emerge

Politics

23 days ago

UK lists 4 conditions foreigners who lived in Britain for 10 years must meet for permanent residence

UK lists 4 conditions foreigners who lived in Britain for 10 years must meet for permanent residence

People

23 days ago

US announces how citizens of different countries can renew American visa without interview

US announces how citizens of different countries can renew American visa without interview

People

23 days ago

Australia lists 3 conditions foreign workers must meet to get permanent residence through employer

Australia lists 3 conditions foreign workers must meet to get permanent residence through employer

People

23 days ago

US releases list of occupations that qualify foreigners for employment-based Green Cards

US releases list of occupations that qualify foreigners for employment-based Green Cards

People

23 days ago

Singapore lists items travellers are not allowed to bring into the country in 2026

Singapore lists items travellers are not allowed to bring into the country in 2026

World

23 days ago

Singapore published its 2026 list of prohibited items, banning vapes, cannabis products and other restricted goods while tightening medication entry rules.

Eric Chelle: Super Eagles coach's salary emerges before AFCON 2027 qualifier

Eric Chelle: Super Eagles coach's salary emerges before AFCON 2027 qualifier

Football

23 days ago

The details of Eric Chelle's new contract as Super Eagles head coach have emerged, disclosing a significant pay rise and expanded responsibilities

New Zealand releases lists of 9 care sector occupations qualified for permanent residency

New Zealand releases lists of 9 care sector occupations qualified for permanent residency

People

23 days ago

New Zealand listed nine care jobs leading to permanent residency, with full-time work, wage and 24-month requirements under its care workforce pathway rules.

Bus driver hits costly Lamborghini, prostrates and begs owner in viral video, Nigerians react

Bus driver hits costly Lamborghini, prostrates and begs owner in viral video, Nigerians react

People

23 days ago

A trending video has shown the moment a minibus driver prostrated as he begged a man for bashing his costly Lamborghini car. Nigerians have reacted to it.

Germany releases 5 conditions for foreign graduates to get permanent residence after 2 years of work

Germany releases 5 conditions for foreign graduates to get permanent residence after 2 years of work

People

23 days ago

Germany has listed the conditions foreign graduates must meet to qualify for permanent residence after two years of work. The requirements cover key areas.

Germany announces 4 categories of foreigners who can get permanent residence faster

Germany announces 4 categories of foreigners who can get permanent residence faster

People

23 days ago

Germany has announced four categories of foreigners who may qualify for permanent residence through faster routes. The rules set out the conditions.

Nigeria vs Madagascar: Premier League stars, ex-Arsenal player storm Super Eagles camp in Uyo

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Nigeria vs Madagascar: Premier League stars, ex-Arsenal player storm Super Eagles camp in Uyo

Football

23 days ago

Iwobi, Aina and Bassey lead early Super Eagles arrivals in camp as Éric Chelle prepares Nigeria for a crucial 2027 AFCON qualifier against Madagascar in Uyo.

US releases list of 12 West African countries whose citizens must return home for 2 years

US releases list of 12 West African countries whose citizens must return home for 2 years

People

23 days ago

US Exchange Visitor Skills List names 23 African countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, whose J-1 visitors face a two-year home return rule after programmes.

King Sunny Ade's alleged daughter Damilola calls him out over years of neglect and pain

King Sunny Ade's alleged daughter Damilola calls him out over years of neglect and pain

Music

23 days ago

King Sunny Ade’s alleged daughter, Damilola, alleges years of neglect, unpaid school fees and hunger, warning her Instagram revelations are only part one.

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