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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.

6169 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Fresh development as Tinubu approves 2 major appointments, names emerge

Fresh development as Tinubu approves 2 major appointments, names emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

Depots release new petrol prices nationwide as Dangote announces another increase

Depots release new petrol prices nationwide as Dangote announces another increase

Energy

a month ago

Dangote refinery hikes petrol prices by N44 as depot prices soar above N100

Dangote refinery hikes petrol prices by N44 as depot prices soar above N100

Energy

a month ago

Kylian Mbappe questions Didier Deschamps’ tactics in France’s World Cup loss to Spain

Kylian Mbappe questions Didier Deschamps’ tactics in France’s World Cup loss to Spain

Football

a month ago

2026 World Cup: Why referee awarded Spain penalty amid Lamine Yamal's handball controversy

2026 World Cup: Why referee awarded Spain penalty amid Lamine Yamal's handball controversy

Football

a month ago

Breaking: Nigerian police finally arrest Adeyemi, alleged fake PFIPC agency DG, video trends

Breaking: Nigerian police finally arrest Adeyemi, alleged fake PFIPC agency DG, video trends

Politics

a month ago

Full list of African countries whose citizens can visit Tanzania without a visa in 2026

Full list of African countries whose citizens can visit Tanzania without a visa in 2026

People

a month ago

Tanzania has published its official list of the only 21 African countries whose citizens can enter the country without a visa. See the full list here.

Botched BBL: Popular influencer Adriana dies after undergoing cosmetic producer at illegal clinic

Botched BBL: Popular influencer Adriana dies after undergoing cosmetic producer at illegal clinic

Celebrities

a month ago

Colombian content creator Adriana Manotas Rodriguez, 52, died after a liposuction at an unlicensed clinic, reigniting concerns over illegal cosmetic procedures.

Oyo kidnap survivor shares what usually happened whenever it rained in bush during captivity

Oyo kidnap survivor shares what usually happened whenever it rained in bush during captivity

People

a month ago

A TikTok video showed Mrs. Rachael Alamu recounting her and the children's ordeal after being kidnapped by bandits in Oyo State. Netizens reacted to it massively.

Full list of African countries whose citizens can visit South Africa without a visa in 2026

Full list of African countries whose citizens can visit South Africa without a visa in 2026

People

a month ago

South Africa has published its official list of African countries whose citizens can enter the country without a visa in 2026. See the full list here.

Touching video of Jayden Adams' final birthday celebration emerges after his tragic death

Touching video of Jayden Adams' final birthday celebration emerges after his tragic death

Football

a month ago

Jayden Adams' final birthday at 25 on May 5, 2026, is remembered after a viral TikTok video, evoking heartache following his tragic death post-World Cup.

Oyo APC guber candidate gifts brand-new car to principal rescued after 56-day kidnap ordeal

Nigeria

a month ago

Oyo APC guber candidate Senator Sharafadeen Alli honoured rescued principal Rachael Alamu with a brand-new car after she survived 56 days in captivity.

Cabo Verde’s list 2026: 67 countries whose citizens can enter without a visa

Cabo Verde’s list 2026: 67 countries whose citizens can enter without a visa

World

a month ago

Cabo Verde has released a list of 67 nations whose citizens entered visa-free, with stays from 30 to 180 days based on agreements and legislation.

Dangote Refinery releases fresh fuel prices in dollars, sets new rates for petrol, diesel

Dangote Refinery releases fresh fuel prices in dollars, sets new rates for petrol, diesel

Energy

a month ago

Dangote Refinery introduces dollar pricing for fuel, marking a shift in Nigeria's market. Petrol now costs $0.779/litre. LPG prices remain unchanged.

Qatar releases official list of only 5 countries eligible for visa-free entry in 2026

Qatar releases official list of only 5 countries eligible for visa-free entry in 2026

People

a month ago

Qatar has published its official list of only five countries whose citizens can enter without a visa in 2026. See the countries that qualify for visa-free entry.

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