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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

Author's articles

Just In: Influential APC chieftain is dead, 'deep sadness'

Just In: Influential APC chieftain is dead, 'deep sadness'

Politics

3 days ago

Nigerians to pay less as CSCS removes transfer charges

Nigerians to pay less as CSCS removes transfer charges

Capital Market

3 days ago

Did Sokoto ban mixed gatherings for Muslims and Christians in the state? Fact emerges

Did Sokoto ban mixed gatherings for Muslims and Christians in the state? Fact emerges

Nigeria

3 days ago

Ogogo’s daughter Kira Taiwo clears air on viral baby boy claim days after father’s death

Ogogo’s daughter Kira Taiwo clears air on viral baby boy claim days after father’s death

Celebrities

3 days ago

Fuel attendant goes viral after posting her final year result: "No be my fault"

Fuel attendant goes viral after posting her final year result: "No be my fault"

People

3 days ago

Tanzania's Vice President resigns in unprecedented move

Tanzania's Vice President resigns in unprecedented move

Africa

4 days ago

Jigan Baba Oja disowns TAMPAN event to honour late Ogogo, shares why he won’t attend

Jigan Baba Oja disowns TAMPAN event to honour late Ogogo, shares why he won’t attend

Celebrities

4 days ago

Nollywood actor Jigan Baba Oja has distanced himself from a TAMPAN event, denying any involvement after his name and image appeared on promotional materials.

“I will never forget the last time I saw you”: Yinka Quadri breaks silence, recounts final meeting with Ogogo

“I will never forget the last time I saw you”: Yinka Quadri breaks silence, recounts final meeting with Ogogo

Celebrities

4 days ago

Yinka Quadri honours his late friend Ogogo in an emotional tribute, reflecting on their 40-year bond and his final hospital visit, sparking emotions online

Moses Bliss shuts down divorce rumours with birthday celebration video featuring wife Marie

Moses Bliss shuts down divorce rumours with birthday celebration video featuring wife Marie

Celebrities

4 days ago

Nigerian gospel singer Moses Bliss celebrated his wife Marie's birthday amid divorce speculation, sharing a heartfelt video that contradicts rumours of separation.

Finland announces 2 categories of foreigners ineligible for permanent residence permit

Finland announces 2 categories of foreigners ineligible for permanent residence permit

People

4 days ago

Finland has announced two categories of foreigners who cannot be granted a permanent residence permit, according to information published on the Finnish website.

Australia lists 9 conditions for foreign parents of permanent residents to get special visa

Australia lists 9 conditions for foreign parents of permanent residents to get special visa

People

4 days ago

The Australian government has published the conditions for foreign parents of permanent residents to have a special visa that allows them to stay in the country.

US announces important fee applicants must pay after visa interview before entering America

US announces important fee applicants must pay after visa interview before entering America

People

4 days ago

Some US visa applicants must pay an important fee after their visa interview before entering America. Find out who needs to pay this important fee.

US issues warning to new visa holders, shares what they must not do after their visas are approved

US issues warning to new visa holders, shares what they must not do after their visas are approved

People

4 days ago

The US has issued a warning to visa applicants and highlighted actions they should avoid after receiving a visa. Find out what new visa holders need to know.

Full list: 16 campaign promises Nigerians should reject in 2027 election, Shehu Sani speaks

Full list: 16 campaign promises Nigerians should reject in 2027 election, Shehu Sani speaks

Politics

4 days ago

Shehu Sani, a former Kaduna senator, has listed 16 major campaign promises Nigerians must never subscribe to as 2027 election campaigns commence.

Dangote increases petrol price for 2nd time in 7 days

Dangote increases petrol price for 2nd time in 7 days

Energy

4 days ago

Dangote Refinery has increased petrol prices for the second time in seven days, prompting depots to release new rates and raising concerns over pump prices.

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