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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.

6718 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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MTN gives update after network outage in Lagos, 4 other states, advises customers

MTN gives update after network outage in Lagos, 4 other states, advises customers

Technology

5 days ago

Tinubu vs Peter Obi: Strong ex-campaign members switch camp

Tinubu vs Peter Obi: Strong ex-campaign members switch camp

Politics

6 days ago

Primary, secondary schools, universities to close nationwide for one weekday before 2026 ends

Primary, secondary schools, universities to close nationwide for one weekday before 2026 ends

Education

6 days ago

Wicknell Chivayo’s ex-wife Sonja breaks down in emotional speech at his funeral

Wicknell Chivayo’s ex-wife Sonja breaks down in emotional speech at his funeral

Celebrities

6 days ago

MTN announces network outage in 5 states, sends alerts to customers

MTN announces network outage in 5 states, sends alerts to customers

Technology

6 days ago

Ireland publishes names of 32 countries whose citizens are eligible to join its military

Ireland publishes names of 32 countries whose citizens are eligible to join its military

People

6 days ago

Appeal Court takes action on El-Rufai’s bail application

Appeal Court takes action on El-Rufai’s bail application

Politics

6 days ago

The Court of Appeal has reserved judgment on former Kaduna State governor Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai’s appeal challenging the denial of his bail.

UK announces salary discounts for foreign healthcare workers with PhD qualifications

UK announces salary discounts for foreign healthcare workers with PhD qualifications

People

6 days ago

The UK has listed salary discounts available to eligible foreign healthcare workers who hold relevant PhDs. The reduced salary rates could make it easier for them.

Japan announces requirements for foreign family members to get dependent visa

Japan announces requirements for foreign family members to get dependent visa

People

6 days ago

Japan has announced the key requirements for foreign family members to get a dependent visa. The period of stay for such a visa was also explained in the guidelines.

UK publishes minimum salary foreigners must earn to qualify for permanent residence on Scale-up visa

UK publishes minimum salary foreigners must earn to qualify for permanent residence on Scale-up visa

People

6 days ago

The UK has published the salary foreigners must earn to qualify for permanent residence under the Scale-up visa route. This requirement forms part of the conditions.

Gernot Rohr slams Argentina, shares how Benin team was poorly treated after Messi's farewell game

Gernot Rohr slams Argentina, shares how Benin team was poorly treated after Messi's farewell game

Football

6 days ago

Benin coach Gernot Rohr criticised Argentina’s treatment after Messi’s farewell match, saying players were denied tunnel access and memorabilia after the game.

Investors count losses as NGX market cap falls by N110.16bn

Investors count losses as NGX market cap falls by N110.16bn

Capital Market

6 days ago

Nigerian investors lost N110.16 billion as the NGX extended its losing streak to six days, with market capitalisation falling to N162.39 trillion.

Kebbi governor announces new minimum wage, mentions beneficiary

Kebbi governor announces new minimum wage, mentions beneficiary

Nigeria

7 days ago

It was jubilation day as an influential Nigerian governor announced a new minimum wage package for teachers in the state. You should see the new package.

UK explains 7 actions that can block permanent residency applications

UK explains 7 actions that can block permanent residency applications

People

7 days ago

The UK published updated immigration rules explaining how continuous residence is assessed and the circumstances that can break it for applicants.

Dealers announce new rice prices, 50kg bag gets cheaper

Dealers announce new rice prices, 50kg bag gets cheaper

Industry

7 days ago

Rice prices fell across major categories in September, with imported long-grain rice recording the sharpest declines across 50kg, 25kg and smaller retail sizes.

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