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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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Canada extends open work permit deadline for foreigners who applied for permanent residency

Canada extends open work permit deadline for foreigners who applied for permanent residency

People

a month ago

Frank Lampard discloses why Taiwo Awoniyi left Nottingham Forest to join Coventry City

Frank Lampard discloses why Taiwo Awoniyi left Nottingham Forest to join Coventry City

Football

a month ago

New Zealand lists jobs foreigners can use to qualify for new permanent residency pathway

New Zealand lists jobs foreigners can use to qualify for new permanent residency pathway

People

a month ago

Naira depreciates by N7.09 against dollar at official market

Naira depreciates by N7.09 against dollar at official market

Money

a month ago

Frank Lampard explains why he signed Taiwo Awoniyi for Coventry City

Frank Lampard explains why he signed Taiwo Awoniyi for Coventry City

Football

a month ago

Mary J. Blige opens up on why she chose not to have children: "I sometimes regret it”

Mary J. Blige opens up on why she chose not to have children: "I sometimes regret it”

Celebrities

a month ago

KC Luxury: Old videos of Lagos big boy's lavish lifestyle resurface after NDLEA arrest

KC Luxury: Old videos of Lagos big boy's lavish lifestyle resurface after NDLEA arrest

Celebrities

a month ago

Old videos of influencer KC Luxury flaunting luxury watches and Maybachs create buzz online after his NDLEA arrest, sparking debate over his wealth's origins.

N9,000 in Togo, N7,000 in Kenya: FCCPC unveils Nigerian cement price, invites Dangote, BUA, others

N9,000 in Togo, N7,000 in Kenya: FCCPC unveils Nigerian cement price, invites Dangote, BUA, others

Industry

a month ago

FCCPC investigates rising Nigeria cement prices amid consumer complaints, energy costs, and naira depreciation, evaluating market competition and fairness.

Marketers rush to Dangote refinery as new petrol price attracts buyers

Marketers rush to Dangote refinery as new petrol price attracts buyers

Energy

a month ago

Fuel marketers are shifting trucks to Dangote Refinery as lower diesel and petrol prices offer significant savings compared with competing Lagos depots.

Diego Simeone reacts after playing Lookman in unfamiliar position during win over Malaga

Diego Simeone reacts after playing Lookman in unfamiliar position during win over Malaga

Football

a month ago

Atletico Madrid head coach Diego Simeone spoke after the 2-0 victory over Malaga, during which Ademola Lookman played out of his natural position.

Man calls out uncle for ghosting him in 2018 after inviting him to America, shares invitation letter

Man calls out uncle for ghosting him in 2018 after inviting him to America, shares invitation letter

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A man has called out his uncle for allegedly ghosting him after inviting him to America in 2018. He shared the invitation letter online as he lamented.

Breaking: Court remands Ekiti ex-APC governorship aspirant in prison

Breaking: Court remands Ekiti ex-APC governorship aspirant in prison

Politics

a month ago

APC former governorship aspirant in Ekiti state, Abimbola Olajumoke has been remanded in prison by a Magistrate Court. You should see the reason for the action.

UNILAG graduate lands HR role at Dangote Petroleum and Petrochemicals, shares his excitement online

UNILAG graduate lands HR role at Dangote Petroleum and Petrochemicals, shares his excitement online

People

a month ago

A UNILAG graduate has landed a role at Dangote Petroleum and Petrochemicals and shared his excitement online. He opened up about the career milestone.

Al-Hilal turns to Premier League striker after Galatasaray rejected offer for Osimhen

Al-Hilal turns to Premier League striker after Galatasaray rejected offer for Osimhen

Football

a month ago

Al-Hilal targets Ollie Watkins after Galatasaray rejected their €150 million bid for Osimhen, as striker departures loom ahead of the new Saudi Pro League season.

"I was already interested": Man deletes lady's phone number over unexpected encounter at gas station

"I was already interested": Man deletes lady's phone number over unexpected encounter at gas station

Family and Relationships

a month ago

A Nigerian man has narrated how he deleted the phone number of a lady he met at a gas station. He shared something unexpected she did that changed his mind.

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