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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

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UAE lists 3 actions eligible foreigners must take while acquiring citizenship

UAE lists 3 actions eligible foreigners must take while acquiring citizenship

People

a month ago

Fresh drama as Obasanjo mentions how much Atiku paid to impeach him as president

Fresh drama as Obasanjo mentions how much Atiku paid to impeach him as president

Politics

a month ago

Just in: Sokoto government declares public holiday, gives reason

Just in: Sokoto government declares public holiday, gives reason

Nigeria

a month ago

Australia lists 7 requirements foreigners must meet to become citizens in 2026

Australia lists 7 requirements foreigners must meet to become citizens in 2026

People

a month ago

UAE government gives reasons foreigners may be deported, releases official guidance

UAE government gives reasons foreigners may be deported, releases official guidance

People

a month ago

Germany explains how many years foreigners must live in the country before applying for citizenship

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Germany explains how many years foreigners must live in the country before applying for citizenship

People

a month ago

UK explains how many years foreigners must live in Britain before applying for citizenship in 2026

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UK explains how many years foreigners must live in Britain before applying for citizenship in 2026

People

a month ago

The UK has outlined how long eligible foreigners must live in Britain before applying for citizenship. Learn the official residency requirements here.

Breaking: Influential APC senator resigns, expresses disappointment

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Breaking: Influential APC senator resigns, expresses disappointment

Politics

a month ago

A popular and influential senator of the APC has announced his resignation and gave reason for his decision. He also announced his next move ahead of 2027.

Breaking: Army declares soldier wanted, announces what he allegedly did with terrorists

Breaking: Army declares soldier wanted, announces what he allegedly did with terrorists

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigerian Army Ordnance Corps declares Private Mohammed Yusuf Amutu wanted for allegedly selling military uniforms to terrorists. National security at risk.

Breaking: US announces new visa restriction, gives reason

Breaking: US announces new visa restriction, gives reason

US

a month ago

The United States has announced a new visa restriction and gave reason for the development in a statement by the US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio.

Bosun Tijani Foundation opens applications for Gen AI Cohort 2, Nigerians to get N50,000 monthly pay

Bosun Tijani Foundation opens applications for Gen AI Cohort 2, Nigerians to get N50,000 monthly pay

Technology

a month ago

Bosun Tijani Foundation's Gen AI Fellowship Cohort 2 offers Nigerian youths N50,000 monthly, mentorship, and hands-on AI training. Applications open until July 31

UK government lists 6 categories of people eligible to apply for British passport

UK government lists 6 categories of people eligible to apply for British passport

People

a month ago

The UK government has published a list of six categories of people who can apply for a British passport. The conditions were also mentioned in the article.

UK mentions important test foreign applicants must pass during British citizenship application

UK mentions important test foreign applicants must pass during British citizenship application

People

a month ago

The UK government has published guidelines for an important test that foreigners must pass before they become British citizens. The test fee was also mentioned.

UK explains how foreign spouses who applied to be British citizens can plan citizenship ceremony

UK explains how foreign spouses who applied to be British citizens can plan citizenship ceremony

People

a month ago

The citizenship ceremony is an important occasion for foreign spouses seekig citizenship. The UK government has published the fees and guidelines for the ceremony.

Germany releases five requirements for foreigners to become citizens, posts application fee

Germany releases five requirements for foreigners to become citizens, posts application fee

People

a month ago

Germany has published five requirements foreigners must meet to become citizens and revealed the application fee an applicant must pay for German citizenship.

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