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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

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Champions League: Why Manchester United’s return vs Sabah FK is on Thursday

Champions League: Why Manchester United’s return vs Sabah FK is on Thursday

Football

a month ago

Air Peace lists reasons for recent flight delays, cancellations

Air Peace lists reasons for recent flight delays, cancellations

Industry

a month ago

Lagos governor Sanwo-Olu appoints new LASU vice-chancellor

Lagos governor Sanwo-Olu appoints new LASU vice-chancellor

Education

a month ago

APC national chairman Yilwatda hands over power tentatively, "timely and necessary"

APC national chairman Yilwatda hands over power tentatively, "timely and necessary"

Politics

a month ago

Full list of Nigerian major generals and brigadier generals redeployed across key commands

Full list of Nigerian major generals and brigadier generals redeployed across key commands

Nigeria

a month ago

Canada announces 7 conditions foreign students must meet to work without a separate work permit

Canada announces 7 conditions foreign students must meet to work without a separate work permit

People

a month ago

JAMB explains 3 major criteria that determine 2026 admission Into your chosen institution

JAMB explains 3 major criteria that determine 2026 admission Into your chosen institution

Education

a month ago

JAMB explained the three key criteria for 2026 admission into your chosen institution, while candidates raise concerns over O'level uploads and delays today.

El-Rufai vs Gen Musa: Shehu Sani reacts, mentions those living in denial

El-Rufai vs Gen Musa: Shehu Sani reacts, mentions those living in denial

Politics

a month ago

Shehu Sani, the former senator from Kaduna, has reacted to the controversy between Defence Minister Christopher Musa vs ex-Gov Nasir El-Rufai and insecurity.

Canada explains how non-citizens can join its armed forces, lists requirements

Canada explains how non-citizens can join its armed forces, lists requirements

People

a month ago

Canada has explained how non-citizens can join the Canadian Armed Forces and outlined the eligibility rules applicants must meet before they can apply.

Report: FG allegedly agrees secret ceasefire with Boko Haram

Report: FG allegedly agrees secret ceasefire with Boko Haram

Nigeria

a month ago

A report has alleged that the federal government had a secret ceased fire deal with a Boko Haram faction and disclosed the details. You need to read the deal.

US Army explains how non-citizens can join the American military, lists requirements

US Army explains how non-citizens can join the American military, lists requirements

People

a month ago

The US has explained how non-citizens can join the American military and listed the requirements they must meet before they can be considered for enlistment.

Green Card lottery: US publishes 17 East African countries eligible for DV 2026 programme

Green Card lottery: US publishes 17 East African countries eligible for DV 2026 programme

People

a month ago

US DV 2026 list: Kenya leads 17 East African countries selected from 20.8m entries for about 55,000 Green Card visas, with deadline details and country totals.

Full list: Severe thunderstorm, rainfall and wind to happen in 11 states, NiMet warns

Full list: Severe thunderstorm, rainfall and wind to happen in 11 states, NiMet warns

Politics

a month ago

NiMet has predicted severe thunderstorm, rainfall and win in no less than 11 states, including the FCT. You should see the list of the states to be affected.

Ballon d'Or 2026: Petr Cech snubs Kane, Mbappe and Yamal as he names his preferred choice

Ballon d'Or 2026: Petr Cech snubs Kane, Mbappe and Yamal as he names his preferred choice

Football

a month ago

Petr Cech backs Lionel Messi for the 2026 Ballon d’Or as Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappé and Lamine Yamal challenge the eight-time winner for football’s top prize.

Police arrest woman as vigilante member dies after sexual encounter

Police arrest woman as vigilante member dies after sexual encounter

Nigeria

a month ago

Osun Police arrested a woman in Ile-Ife after vigilante Apetu dies post sexual encounter. Authorities urge caution against spreading unverified claims.

James Ojo