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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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Lady who schooled at University of Jos for 8 years mentions unique course she studied

Lady who schooled at University of Jos for 8 years mentions unique course she studied

People

a month ago

Did Sultan of Sokoto say northern Nigeria is ready for breakup? Fact emerges

Did Sultan of Sokoto say northern Nigeria is ready for breakup? Fact emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

“We are killing ourselves”: Actress Yewande Adekoya shares why cancer and other diseases are rising in Nigeria

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“We are killing ourselves”: Actress Yewande Adekoya shares why cancer and other diseases are rising in Nigeria

Celebrities

a month ago

Tinubu gives appointments to ex-Gov Okorocha, ex-APC national chair, 3 others

Tinubu gives appointments to ex-Gov Okorocha, ex-APC national chair, 3 others

Politics

a month ago

Lagos State University student who aimed for first class announces final CGPA, shares experience

Lagos State University student who aimed for first class announces final CGPA, shares experience

People

a month ago

Saudi Arabia changes work permit rules, announces new visa limits for businesses, foreign workers

Saudi Arabia changes work permit rules, announces new visa limits for businesses, foreign workers

Industry

a month ago

Full list of 9 immigrant categories considered safe from deportation under Trump

Full list of 9 immigrant categories considered safe from deportation under Trump

World

a month ago

Despite Trump’s strict immigration enforcement, U.S. law still recognized nine immigrant categories as legal residents protected from deportation.

Army colonel who plotted coup against Tinubu mentions what happened under Buhari's govt

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Army colonel who plotted coup against Tinubu mentions what happened under Buhari's govt

Nigeria

a month ago

Colonel Ma'aji revealed how worsening corruption, insecurity, and failed military leadership during Buhari’s final years pushed him toward plotting Tinubu’s coup.

New Zealand announces 3 categories of people who can sponsor their parents on special visa

New Zealand announces 3 categories of people who can sponsor their parents on special visa

People

a month ago

New Zealand has announced three categories of people who may sponsor their parents under a special visa pathway. Find out who qualifies to sponsor their parents.

Nigeria’s external reserves rise to $53.11bn, near 2009 record

Nigeria’s external reserves rise to $53.11bn, near 2009 record

Money

a month ago

Nigeria’s external reserves rose by $3.15 billion to $53.11 billion, nearing the 2009 record as stronger dollar inflows boosted Nigeria’s foreign exchange buffer.

Australia announces 3 conditions that can get student visa cancelled

Australia announces 3 conditions that can get student visa cancelled

People

a month ago

Australia has announced the conditions that may cause student visas to be cancelled. Some guidelines and requirements were also explained in the story.

New Zealand announces age limit for children joining their parents on temporary visa

New Zealand announces age limit for children joining their parents on temporary visa

People

a month ago

New Zealand has announced the age limit for children seeking to join their parents on a temporary visa. Find out the age requirement and what families need to know.

Australia mentions 5 key reasons it may cancel a foreigner's visa, explains process

Australia mentions 5 key reasons it may cancel a foreigner's visa, explains process

People

a month ago

Australia has announced the reasons that may lead to the cancellation of visas. The process for the cancellation of visas was also explained by the government.

King Harald V: Oldest monarch in Europe dies at 89 after 35 years on the throne

King Harald V: Oldest monarch in Europe dies at 89 after 35 years on the throne

Europe

a month ago

King Harald V of Norway, Europe’s oldest monarch, died at 89 after 35 years on the throne, succeeded by his son Haakon, the Royal House confirmed.

Nigerian lady celebrates graduating from university of Lagos, photos go viral

Nigerian lady celebrates graduating from university of Lagos, photos go viral

People

a month ago

A Nigerian lady is trending on social media after celebrating her sign-out from the university of Lagos. Netizens reacted massively to the post on the X app.

James Ojo