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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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US announces 23 countries whose citizens are allowed faster immigration clearance at airports

US announces 23 countries whose citizens are allowed faster immigration clearance at airports

People

27 days ago

US reduces number of Nigerians to be deported to 112, releases names and photos

US reduces number of Nigerians to be deported to 112, releases names and photos

US

27 days ago

Canada mentions consequence of renouncing citizenship

Canada mentions consequence of renouncing citizenship

People

27 days ago

South Korea announces 30 countries whose citizens can apply for H-1 Working Holiday visa

South Korea announces 30 countries whose citizens can apply for H-1 Working Holiday visa

People

27 days ago

US names 15 Nigerian lawyers who are suspended, barred over their professional misconduct

US names 15 Nigerian lawyers who are suspended, barred over their professional misconduct

People

27 days ago

PDP, ADC members defect to APC in Kogi, cite Ododo’s leadership

PDP, ADC members defect to APC in Kogi, cite Ododo’s leadership

Politics

27 days ago

New Zealand explains 2 key rules guiding foreigners on Entertainers Work visa

New Zealand explains 2 key rules guiding foreigners on Entertainers Work visa

People

28 days ago

The New Zealand government has rolled out two key rules foreigners must follow when on entertainers' work visas. Some restrictions were also explained.

UK government publishes strict rule for night workers in the country

UK government publishes strict rule for night workers in the country

People

28 days ago

UK government published official guidance on night working, detailing who qualifies, the general restrictions involved and extra safeguards that apply to workers.

Aisha Buhari visits ADC presidential candidate Atiku, photos emerge

Aisha Buhari visits ADC presidential candidate Atiku, photos emerge

Politics

28 days ago

ADC candidate Atiku Abubakar has received former First Lady Aisha Buhari and called for measures to ease Nigerians' rising cost of living and restore hope.

2027 election: Tinubu warned against dumping Wike amid feud with APC governors

2027 election: Tinubu warned against dumping Wike amid feud with APC governors

Politics

28 days ago

Osita Okechukwu asks President Tinubu to maintain his alliance with Nyesom Wike amid growing tensions between the minister and APC governors ahead of 2027.

UK announces 2 categories of foreigners to be removed from the country

UK announces 2 categories of foreigners to be removed from the country

People

28 days ago

The UK government has warned foreigners and identified two categories of people who could be removed from the country under its immigration rules.

Full list: 10 countries whose citizens do not need permits to work in Czech Republic

Full list: 10 countries whose citizens do not need permits to work in Czech Republic

People

28 days ago

Czech Republic has published the names of 10 countries whose citizens can work in the country without applying for a work permit from the Labour Authority.

Revered Nigerian pastor Ibidapo passes away, church releases statement: "Deep sorrow"

Revered Nigerian pastor Ibidapo passes away, church releases statement: "Deep sorrow"

Nigeria

28 days ago

The Christ Second Coming Gospel Assembly (CSCGA) Headquarters has announced the death of its pastor-in-charge, Awoniyi Moses Ibidapo. Legit.ng has the details.

Ogun Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele is bereaved, 'left so suddenly'

Ogun Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele is bereaved, 'left so suddenly'

Politics

28 days ago

Ogun Deputy Governor Noimot Salako-Oyedele is bereaved following the sudden death of her cousin and political associate, Engr. Mukaram Oladayo Salako.

Saudi Arabia announces amount foreigners need to pay to get 5-year Premium Residency, gives details

Saudi Arabia announces amount foreigners need to pay to get 5-year Premium Residency, gives details

People

28 days ago

Saudi Arabia has announced the amount foreigners must pay to qualify for five-year Premium Residency, while noting that applicants must also meet other requirements.

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