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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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Peller reacts to Jarvis' N1m Dangote IPO investment, shares amount he invested: "Money na water"

Peller reacts to Jarvis' N1m Dangote IPO investment, shares amount he invested: "Money na water"

Celebrities

28 days ago

New Zealand names top 10 countries whose citizens were deported in 2025/2026

New Zealand names top 10 countries whose citizens were deported in 2025/2026

People

28 days ago

Kano lawmaker Jibrin speaks on what will happen if Wike joins APC

Kano lawmaker Jibrin speaks on what will happen if Wike joins APC

Politics

28 days ago

Canada releases age requirement for citizens of 36 countries to qualify for Work and Travel scheme

Canada releases age requirement for citizens of 36 countries to qualify for Work and Travel scheme

People

28 days ago

New Zealand releases list of top 10 countries whose citizens overstayed their visas in 2026

New Zealand releases list of top 10 countries whose citizens overstayed their visas in 2026

People

28 days ago

NLC raises alarm as petrol prices rise, marketers warn of N2,000 per litre

NLC raises alarm as petrol prices rise, marketers warn of N2,000 per litre

Energy

28 days ago

Kano lawmaker predicts 2027 vote swings: "Who is more Kwankwasiyya than us?"

Kano lawmaker predicts 2027 vote swings: "Who is more Kwankwasiyya than us?"

Politics

28 days ago

Abdulmumin Jibrin, a strong Kano politician, made a strong prediction on the controversial Bola Tinubu vs Rabiu Kwankwaso debate in the state ahead of 2027.

Ondo: Concerns as death toll rises to 49 in suspected Monkey Tail consumption

Ondo: Concerns as death toll rises to 49 in suspected Monkey Tail consumption

Nigeria

28 days ago

The death toll linked to suspected Monkey Tail consumption in Ondo state has risen to 49, raising fresh concerns among residents and authorities.

Protesters call for removal of Tinubu’s minister Alausa, Pantami speaks out

Protesters call for removal of Tinubu’s minister Alausa, Pantami speaks out

Education

28 days ago

Former Minister of Communications and Digital Economy Isa Pantami has reacted to calls for Education Minister Tunji Alausa’s removal from office.

2027 election: Utomi leads talks with Atiku, Peter Obi on single candidate, details emerge

2027 election: Utomi leads talks with Atiku, Peter Obi on single candidate, details emerge

Politics

28 days ago

Pat Utomi leads talks with Atiku and Peter Obi as the opposition coalition explores presenting a single presidential candidate for the 2027 election.

Just in: Tinubu's campaign DG, Yari, bereaved, "her death is a painful loss"

Just in: Tinubu's campaign DG, Yari, bereaved, "her death is a painful loss"

Nigeria

29 days ago

Abdulazeez Yari, the campaign director of President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 general elections, has expressed a great grief as someone important dies.

UAE announces 7 categories of foreigners who qualify for Golden Residency

UAE announces 7 categories of foreigners who qualify for Golden Residency

People

29 days ago

Looking for an opportunity to stay in the UAE? The United Arab Emirates has listed seven categories of foreigners who qualify for Golden Residency.

Canada releases lists of 26 priority occupations eligible for Rural Community Immigration Pilot

Canada releases lists of 26 priority occupations eligible for Rural Community Immigration Pilot

People

29 days ago

Canada’s RCIP lists 26 priority occupations for 2026 permanent residence, covering health, construction, engineering and technology roles in rural communities.

UAE announces 2 documents outstanding students need to qualify for Golden Visa

UAE announces 2 documents outstanding students need to qualify for Golden Visa

People

29 days ago

The UAE has announced documents outstanding students need to submit to qualify for a Golden Visa and explained what they must provide during the application process.

Buying a used car in 2026? How Nigerians can verify vehicle ownership before paying

Buying a used car in 2026? How Nigerians can verify vehicle ownership before paying

People

29 days ago

Buying a used car without checking its ownership details can expose buyers to serious problems later. Here are the steps to verify a vehicle's ownership.

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