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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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Dangote cuts petrol price by N25, depots release new rates

Dangote cuts petrol price by N25, depots release new rates

Energy

23 days ago

Dangote to invest $10bn in Africa’s power sector to tackle electricity deficit

Dangote to invest $10bn in Africa’s power sector to tackle electricity deficit

Energy

23 days ago

Petrol prices change as brent crude slides towards $100

Petrol prices change as brent crude slides towards $100

Energy

23 days ago

Most affordable car brands in Nigeria under ₦10m as Toyota, Honda prices emerge

Most affordable car brands in Nigeria under ₦10m as Toyota, Honda prices emerge

Industry

23 days ago

Australia names 1 country whose citizens will face travel restrictions

Australia names 1 country whose citizens will face travel restrictions

Nigeria

24 days ago

Airline, bank, telecom firm: 6 top businesses Aliko Dangote shut down before building $20bn refinery

Airline, bank, telecom firm: 6 top businesses Aliko Dangote shut down before building $20bn refinery

Money

24 days ago

Canada lists minimum salary requirements for sponsoring family visa

Canada lists minimum salary requirements for sponsoring family visa

World

24 days ago

Canada’s immigration authority released 2026 family sponsorship income requirements, outlining minimum earnings by family size, proof needed for visa applications.

Grief as Your View co-host Akashat Ny'mat is bereaved, "Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un"

Grief as Your View co-host Akashat Ny'mat is bereaved, "Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un"

Nigeria

25 days ago

Your View co-host Akashat Ny'mat has announced the death of her beloved mother, prompting an outpouring of condolences from fans and well-wishers.

UAE lists minimum salary requirements for sponsoring friends and family visa in 2026

UAE lists minimum salary requirements for sponsoring friends and family visa in 2026

World

25 days ago

UAE outlined 2026 salary requirements for sponsoring family and friends on visit visas, with thresholds from AED 4,000 to AED 15,000 plus extra conditions.

Canada releases list of 6 categories of study programmes eligible for post-graduation work permit

Canada releases list of 6 categories of study programmes eligible for post-graduation work permit

People

25 days ago

Canada published six eligible CIP fields for PGWP applicants, showing which programmes qualify for work after study and covering six study areas in Canada.

US increases number of Nigerians to be deported to 132, publishes names and photos

US increases number of Nigerians to be deported to 132, publishes names and photos

US

25 days ago

US authorities expanded Nigerian deportation list to 132 people, published names and photos of those facing removal, and detained several individuals in Louisiana.

Australia releases names of 70 countries whose citizens can transit without visa

Australia releases names of 70 countries whose citizens can transit without visa

People

26 days ago

Australia has released a list of 70 countries whose citizens can transit through the country without a transit visa. The exemption is subject to specific conditions.

Canada releases lists of 10 occupations eligible for express entry category-based selection

Canada releases lists of 10 occupations eligible for express entry category-based selection

People

26 days ago

Canada’s IRCC listed 10 Express Entry categories, from healthcare and STEM to French-language skills, that could shape future permanent residence invitations.

Germany releases names of 20 countries whose citizens must get airport transit visa

Germany releases names of 20 countries whose citizens must get airport transit visa

People

26 days ago

Germany has listed 20 countries whose citizens are required to obtain an airport transit visa when passing through certain German airports. Full details here.

Netherlands to close embassies in three African countries, mentions them

Netherlands to close embassies in three African countries, mentions them

World

27 days ago

The Netherlands has confirmed it will close diplomatic missions in five countries, adding Zimbabwe to a list of previously announced embassy shutdowns.

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