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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

Author's articles

Samsung unveils best budget camera phones for 2026: Top budget Galaxy models with best photo quality

Samsung unveils best budget camera phones for 2026: Top budget Galaxy models with best photo quality

Technology

27 days ago

US lists 5 relationships not recognised as valid marriages under immigration rules

US lists 5 relationships not recognised as valid marriages under immigration rules

Family and Relationships

30 days ago

Tinubu tells 36 governors where to focus: "Stop building unnecessary flyovers"

Tinubu tells 36 governors where to focus: "Stop building unnecessary flyovers"

Nigeria

30 days ago

Tension as bandits storm courtroom, judge makes window escape

Tension as bandits storm courtroom, judge makes window escape

Nigeria

30 days ago

Qatar explains cost of filing for divorce for non-Muslims, gives 2 conditions

Qatar explains cost of filing for divorce for non-Muslims, gives 2 conditions

Family and Relationships

30 days ago

UK divorce process 2026: Government shares what happens after couples submit their application

UK divorce process 2026: Government shares what happens after couples submit their application

Family and Relationships

30 days ago

UK explains important decision couples must make before applying for divorce

UK explains important decision couples must make before applying for divorce

People

30 days ago

The UK government has highlighted an important decision couples should make before applying for divorce. Understanding this step could help applicants.

Sultan of Sokoto mentions names Nigerians must stop calling 'Fulani herdsmen'

Sultan of Sokoto mentions names Nigerians must stop calling 'Fulani herdsmen'

Nigeria

a month ago

Sultan Muhammadu Sa'ad Abubakar III urged Nigerians to dissociate Fulani identity from crime, pledging community support to combat banditry and terrorism.

Breaking: Top former Nigerian finance minister Abubakar dies in Abuja, photo emerges

Breaking: Top former Nigerian finance minister Abubakar dies in Abuja, photo emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

Former Nigerian high commissioner to the United Kingdom (UK), Abubakar, has died in Abuja. Learn what is known about his death and his diplomatic career.

Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to Tinubu over United States: "it is dangerous"

Primate Ayodele sends strong warning message to Tinubu over United States: "it is dangerous"

Politics

a month ago

Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele has sent a strong warning message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu over his relationship with the United States (US).

UK updates graduate visa rules: Full list of requirements for Nigerian students to stay after study

UK updates graduate visa rules: Full list of requirements for Nigerian students to stay after study

Economy

a month ago

Nigerian students face new Graduate visa rules: apply before your Student visa expires to avoid a reduced 18-month stay-back post-2026. Understand the updated rules.

Apply Now: Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service is recruiting

Apply Now: Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service is recruiting

Nigeria

a month ago

The Nigerian Agricultural Quarantine Service has opened recruitment. Find out the eligibility requirements, available positions, application process, and deadline.

Qatar tells foreigners what they must do before applying for Qatari citizenship

Qatar tells foreigners what they must do before applying for Qatari citizenship

People

a month ago

Qatar has stated that foreigners seeking Qatari citizenship must give up their other citizenship before they can qualify to become citizens of the country.

Dangote confirms petrol price, announces free delivery in 6 states

Dangote confirms petrol price, announces free delivery in 6 states

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery launched free petrol delivery in six states, offering marketers buying 250,000 litres N1,215-per-litre fuel, logistics support, and 10-day credit.

FG launches seven locally-made herbal medicines for cancer, hepatitis B, hypertension, others

FG launches seven locally-made herbal medicines for cancer, hepatitis B, hypertension, others

Economy

a month ago

Nigeria unveils seven indigenous herbal medicines targeting ailments like cancer and hepatitis B, showcasing government support for traditional medicine.

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