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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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Tanzanian minister weighs in on Free Juma Jux Campaign, issues stern warning: "Laziness"

Tanzanian minister weighs in on Free Juma Jux Campaign, issues stern warning: "Laziness"

Music

2 months ago

Denmark lists 4 categories of foreigners exempt from attending citizenship ceremony

Denmark lists 4 categories of foreigners exempt from attending citizenship ceremony

People

2 months ago

Court gives Police fresh order over Osun senator’s 'kill Accord members’ comment

Court gives Police fresh order over Osun senator’s 'kill Accord members’ comment

Politics

2 months ago

Prophecy for Regina Daniels emerges amid disappearance from social media: “Your phones are tapped”

Prophecy for Regina Daniels emerges amid disappearance from social media: “Your phones are tapped”

Celebrities

2 months ago

Osun 2026: Man predicts LGAs Adeleke, Oyebamiji will win, shares full list

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Osun 2026: Man predicts LGAs Adeleke, Oyebamiji will win, shares full list

Politics

2 months ago

Aisha Lawal and Lateef Adedimeji’s exchange at event stirs reactions: “I don’t understand oo”

Aisha Lawal and Lateef Adedimeji’s exchange at event stirs reactions: “I don’t understand oo”

Nollywood

2 months ago

UK publishes category of foreigners British employers do not need to check before hiring

UK publishes category of foreigners British employers do not need to check before hiring

People

2 months ago

The UK government has announced which foreigners British employers are not required to subject to right-to-work checks before hiring them to their company.

Osun governorship election 2026: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on winner

Osun governorship election 2026: Primate Ayodele releases prophecy on winner

Politics

2 months ago

Primate Ayodele has released a fresh prophecy on the likely outcome of the 2026 Osun governorship election, offering insight into the race and potential winner.

UAE announces financial requirement for foreigners seeking 5-year multiple-entry visa

UAE announces financial requirement for foreigners seeking 5-year multiple-entry visa

People

2 months ago

The UAE has announced the amount foreigners need to qualify for a 5-year multiple-entry visa and explained how long the money must stay in their account.

General overseer renounces Christianity, embraces traditional religion, takes new name

General overseer renounces Christianity, embraces traditional religion, takes new name

Celebrities

2 months ago

Former pastor renounces Christianity in favour of traditional religion, revealing his new identity and criticising foreign faiths as deceptive. Fans reacted.

Wike takes strong action as Tinubu dissolves committee

Wike takes strong action as Tinubu dissolves committee

Nigeria

2 months ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has taken a serious move following the dissolution of a popular committee by President Bola Tinubu. You need to see Wike's action.

UK publishes categories of foreigners exempt from attending citizenship ceremony in 2026

UK publishes categories of foreigners exempt from attending citizenship ceremony in 2026

People

2 months ago

The UK government has pointed out 3 specific categories of people applying for British citizenship who are not required to attend a citizenship ceremony.

Man reportedly cancels wedding at bride's church after seeing their demands, many react to the list

Man reportedly cancels wedding at bride's church after seeing their demands, many react to the list

Family and Relationships

2 months ago

A church's wedding demand list has sparked widespread reactions online after a man reportedly cancelled his marriage plans at the venue. A photo of the list here.

Breaking: Court of Appeal sacks national chairman of top opposition party

Breaking: Court of Appeal sacks national chairman of top opposition party

Politics

2 months ago

The Court of Appeal has sacked the national chairman of a popular and powerful opposition party ahead of the 2027 general election. You should see the court reason.

Full list as South Africa imposes $18.5m repatriation bill on 3 African nations

Full list as South Africa imposes $18.5m repatriation bill on 3 African nations

Nigeria

2 months ago

South Africa's Home Affairs spent R292 million on repatriating over 82,000 foreign nationals, seeking repayment from Malawi, Nigeria, and Ethiopia amid rising costs.

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