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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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Breaking: Presidency reacts as Makinde calls on UN to investigate Oyo students, teachers' abduction

Breaking: Presidency reacts as Makinde calls on UN to investigate Oyo students, teachers' abduction

Nigeria

a month ago

Tanzania releases official list of 24 countries excluded from its visa on arrival scheme in 2026

Tanzania releases official list of 24 countries excluded from its visa on arrival scheme in 2026

People

a month ago

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

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

People

a month ago

Gowon defends Buhari's eight-year presidency, rejects claims he favoured the North

Gowon defends Buhari's eight-year presidency, rejects claims he favoured the North

Politics

a month ago

France lists 13 countries whose citizens can enter its territories without visa in 2026

France lists 13 countries whose citizens can enter its territories without visa in 2026

World

a month ago

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos reacts to Jayden Adams’ tragic death

Bafana Bafana coach Hugo Broos reacts to Jayden Adams’ tragic death

Football

a month ago

List: 4 key things to know as UAE suspends new visas for citizens of 3 African countries

List: 4 key things to know as UAE suspends new visas for citizens of 3 African countries

World

a month ago

UAE has suspended new visas for DRC, Uganda, and South Sudan citizens, citing specifically Ebola risks, as NCEMA and ICP enforced preventive health measures.

Banned World Cup referee dies at 38 amid sexual assault case with teenage boy

Banned World Cup referee dies at 38 amid sexual assault case with teenage boy

Football

a month ago

Dutch referee Rob Dieperink has died aged 38, weeks after FIFA removed him from the 2026 World Cup following his arrest in the UK. The case was later dismissed.

Ireland publishes names of 22 countries eligible for visa-free entry for 90 days, displays full list

Ireland publishes names of 22 countries eligible for visa-free entry for 90 days, displays full list

People

a month ago

Ireland has revealed a list of some countries in Europe and Asia whose citizens can enter the country and stay for up to 90 days without the need for a visa.

CAF sends strong message to Nigeria ahead of Women's AFCON title defence

CAF sends strong message to Nigeria ahead of Women's AFCON title defence

Football

a month ago

CAF has backed Nigeria's Super Falcons to challenge for an 11th Women's AFCON title, praising Justine Madugu, Rasheedat Ajibade and the squad ahead of Morocco 2026.

UK releases official list of 52 African countries requiring visas for visits under 6 months

UK releases official list of 52 African countries requiring visas for visits under 6 months

People

a month ago

The UK has published an official list of 44 African countries whose citizens must obtain a visitor visa before travelling for stays of up to six months.

Nigerian banks cut loans to 8 key sectors by N5.45 trillion as CBN ends forbearance

Nigerian banks cut loans to 8 key sectors by N5.45 trillion as CBN ends forbearance

Money

a month ago

Nigerian banks cut lending by N5.45 trillion after CBN ended regulatory forbearance, reducing credit to oil, manufacturing, ICT and other critical economic sectors.

Super Eagles sends message to Benjamin Fredrick after his promotion to Brentford first team

Super Eagles sends message to Benjamin Fredrick after his promotion to Brentford first team

Football

a month ago

Brentford promotes Nigerian defender Benjamin Fredrick to the first team with a new four-year contract, as the Super Eagles celebrate his Premier League ambitions.

CAF president Patrice Motsepe sends message to Morocco after historic World Cup run

CAF president Patrice Motsepe sends message to Morocco after historic World Cup run

Football

a month ago

CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe praised Morocco's historic quarter-final run in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, celebrating their unprecedented achievements for Africa.

FIFA sends message to Morocco after World Cup history despite quarter-final elimination

FIFA sends message to Morocco after World Cup history despite quarter-final elimination

Football

a month ago

FIFA praised the Atlas Lions of Morocco after their quarter-final elimination by France in the 2026 World Cup, highlighting their historic achievements.

James Ojo