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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.

6744 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

Author's articles

Just in: Former NIA DG Albert Horsfall dies, "this irreparable loss"

Just in: Former NIA DG Albert Horsfall dies, "this irreparable loss"

Nigeria

a month ago

Breaking: Kwankwaso gives 2 reasons Atiku should drop 2027 ambition

Breaking: Kwankwaso gives 2 reasons Atiku should drop 2027 ambition

Politics

a month ago

Dangote, BUA, Lafarge, others cements' new prices emerge in Nigeria vs West Africa

Dangote, BUA, Lafarge, others cements' new prices emerge in Nigeria vs West Africa

Industry

a month ago

Government of Zimbabwe declares fresh public holiday in 2026, mentions date

Government of Zimbabwe declares fresh public holiday in 2026, mentions date

World

a month ago

AFCON 2027 qualifier: Boost for Eric Chelle as Paul Onuachu returns from injury

AFCON 2027 qualifier: Boost for Eric Chelle as Paul Onuachu returns from injury

Football

a month ago

Dangote Refinery names 10 board of directors ahead of stock market listing

Dangote Refinery names 10 board of directors ahead of stock market listing

Energy

a month ago

Reaction as Nigerian bishop gunned down in South Africa

Reaction as Nigerian bishop gunned down in South Africa

Nigeria

a month ago

A popular and influential Nigerian bishop has been shot dead in South African as popular association made strong demand. You should read the details of his death.

UK announces only 3 countries whose citizens can stay and work for 3 years with Youth Mobility visa

UK announces only 3 countries whose citizens can stay and work for 3 years with Youth Mobility visa

People

a month ago

The UK has named three countries whose citizens can use the Youth Mobility Scheme to live and work in Britain for up to three years. Full details in this article.

Mummy Wa alleges 'a lot' of Nigerian female entertainers sleep with men for money

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Mummy Wa alleges 'a lot' of Nigerian female entertainers sleep with men for money

Celebrities

a month ago

Mummy Wa questions how female entertainers fund lavish lifestyles, claiming viral fame does not guarantee big money and sparking debate over income sources today.

New FCCPC rules make instant loans harder for high-risk Nigerians

New FCCPC rules make instant loans harder for high-risk Nigerians

Technology

a month ago

New Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission rules are forcing digital lenders to tighten checks, making instant loans harder to access for Nigerians.

Nigeria petrol landing cost rises as crude oil climbs above $100

Nigeria petrol landing cost rises as crude oil climbs above $100

Energy

a month ago

Nigeria’s petrol landing cost has risen to N1,314.67 per litre, increasing pressure on domestic fuel prices as global crude oil prices approach $100.

New Zealand visa-waiver: 60 countries whose citizens can enter with NZeTA instead of visa

New Zealand visa-waiver: 60 countries whose citizens can enter with NZeTA instead of visa

People

a month ago

New Zealand has named about 60 nations whose citizens can enter the country without a visa by getting a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority before travelling.

Full list: Names of 34 countries whose citizens can enter Australia with ETA instead of visa

Full list: Names of 34 countries whose citizens can enter Australia with ETA instead of visa

People

a month ago

Australia has announced 34 countries whose citizens can travel to the country without a visa using an ETA, allowing eligible visitors to stay for months.

UK names only 2 African countries whose citizens can enter Britain with ETA instead of visa

UK names only 2 African countries whose citizens can enter Britain with ETA instead of visa

People

a month ago

The United Kingdom (UK) has revealed the only two African countries whose citizens can enter Britain with an Electronic Travel Authorisation instead of a visa.

UK releases names of 82 countries whose citizens can enter Britain with ETA instead of visa

UK releases names of 82 countries whose citizens can enter Britain with ETA instead of visa

People

a month ago

The United Kingdom (UK) has announced 82 countries whose citizens can apply for an Electronic Travel Authorisation to visit Britain instead of getting a visa.

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