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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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6 Nigerian banks rank among Africa’s 20 largest lenders by total assets

6 Nigerian banks rank among Africa’s 20 largest lenders by total assets

Money

a month ago

UK announces how many hours foreigners on student visas can work weekly

UK announces how many hours foreigners on student visas can work weekly

People

a month ago

Australia publishes how many hours foreigners on student visas can work

Australia publishes how many hours foreigners on student visas can work

People

a month ago

Police break silence on Peter Obi’s convoy attack, share update

Police break silence on Peter Obi’s convoy attack, share update

Politics

a month ago

N1,266/litre: Depots release new rates as petrol prices change nationwide

N1,266/litre: Depots release new rates as petrol prices change nationwide

Energy

a month ago

Nigeria public holidays 2026: Full list of remaining work-free days emerges

Nigeria public holidays 2026: Full list of remaining work-free days emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

APC suffers major setback as over 500 members resign

APC suffers major setback as over 500 members resign

Politics

a month ago

APC has suffered a major defeat as over 500 members dumped the ruling party for the opposition NDC ahead of the 2027 general elections. You should see the details.

Nigeria’s next national public holiday has been confirmed

Nigeria’s next national public holiday has been confirmed

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigeria’s next national public holiday has been confirmed, with the date and occasion set to give workers and families a day off. Legit.ng has the details.

Just in: Boost for APC as 6 governors endorse Tinubu for 2027 election, make 2 demands

Just in: Boost for APC as 6 governors endorse Tinubu for 2027 election, make 2 demands

Politics

a month ago

No less than six governors have made a strong declaration about 2027 general elections and made 2 demands from President Bola Tinubu. You should see their demands.

Thieves break into Renoir Museum in France, steal 4 artworks worth €9m

Thieves break into Renoir Museum in France, steal 4 artworks worth €9m

World

a month ago

Two thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, stole four artworks worth €9m, and fled, dropping one piece despite swift police response.

Ousmane Dembele names his top 3 2026 Ballon d'Or favourites ahead of nominees announcement

Ousmane Dembele names his top 3 2026 Ballon d'Or favourites ahead of nominees announcement

Football

a month ago

2025 winner Ousmane Dembele has named his top three contenders for the 2026 Ballon d'Or award omitting Lionel Messi and Rodri from his predictions.

Breaking: New twist as Peter Obi endorses another presidential candidate ahead of 2027 election

Breaking: New twist as Peter Obi endorses another presidential candidate ahead of 2027 election

Nigeria

a month ago

Peter Obi endorsed Seyi Makinde for the presidency, highlighting his qualifications and urging political unity for credible elections in Nigeria.

Italian Catholic priest Sandro Ferretto quits, marries Kenyan woman after years of missionary work

Italian Catholic priest Sandro Ferretto quits, marries Kenyan woman after years of missionary work

Celebrities

a month ago

Italian Catholic priest Sandro Ferretto leaves priesthood and marries Kenyan woman, Sharon Jepng’ok ,in Baringo after 12 years of missionary work

DV-2027 Green Card Lottery: US announces when selected foreigners can apply for visas

DV-2027 Green Card Lottery: US announces when selected foreigners can apply for visas

People

a month ago

The US has shared when foreigners selected for the DV-2027 Green Card Lottery can apply for their visas. Selected applicants will have a defined period to do so.

Australia explains how long foreigners can use English language test results for visa application

Australia explains how long foreigners can use English language test results for visa application

People

a month ago

Australia has announced that English language test results for visa applications can remain valid for up to three years, depending on the visa subclass.

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