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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

Author's articles

Aregbesola mentions what he has never done since marrying wife Sherifat

Aregbesola mentions what he has never done since marrying wife Sherifat

Nigeria

2 months ago

Germany deports 137 Nigerians in 5 charter flights between February and June 2026

Germany deports 137 Nigerians in 5 charter flights between February and June 2026

World

2 months ago

Denmark announces category of foreigners exempted from taking Danish citizenship test

Denmark announces category of foreigners exempted from taking Danish citizenship test

People

2 months ago

PSquare’s family crisis: D'Banj shares only way to end ongoing fight between brothers

PSquare’s family crisis: D'Banj shares only way to end ongoing fight between brothers

Celebrities

2 months ago

AY Comedian's remark about 2Baba's next move amid marital drama with Natasha draws reactions

AY Comedian's remark about 2Baba's next move amid marital drama with Natasha draws reactions

Celebrities

2 months ago

Saudi Arabia deports 10,827 illegal residents after nationwide security crackdown

Saudi Arabia deports 10,827 illegal residents after nationwide security crackdown

World

2 months ago

No more N60k: Rice prices crash as 50kg bag sells for N48,000, local millers count losses

No more N60k: Rice prices crash as 50kg bag sells for N48,000, local millers count losses

Industry

2 months ago

Rice prices have dropped to N48,000 per 50kg bag, benefiting consumers but threatening local farmers as cheap imports flood the market and production costs rise.

Peter Okoye reacts to sales of nearly 3,000 copies of cap he wore in videos calling out Paul & Jude

Peter Okoye reacts to sales of nearly 3,000 copies of cap he wore in videos calling out Paul & Jude

Fashion

2 months ago

Peter Okoye's Zipp Republic brand has sold nearly 3,000 Red ZR Caps in just seven days, amassing N60 million in sales amid growing support and controversy.

2027 election: APC beats INEC deadline, details emerge

2027 election: APC beats INEC deadline, details emerge

Politics

2 months ago

APC Chairman Prof Nentawe Yilwatda confirmed candidates for the 2027 elections uploaded before INEC's deadline, showcasing party readiness and organisation.

Anita Okoye’s latest post amid Psquare family crisis raises eyebrows online: “On top all of this?”

Anita Okoye’s latest post amid Psquare family crisis raises eyebrows online: “On top all of this?”

Celebrities

2 months ago

Anita Okoye’s Charlotte trip showcases R&B night with Chris Brown and Usher. Amid the Psquare crisis, fans react, linking her outing to ex-husband Peter Okoye.

UK announces 5 reasons new citizens may be denied British passports, explains conditions

UK announces 5 reasons new citizens may be denied British passports, explains conditions

People

2 months ago

The United Kingdom has announced 5 reasons why new citizens may be denied a British passport. The conditions for children were also explained in this article.

Updated: Did Saudi Arabia release list of 14 countries not eligible for visa on arrival?

Updated: Did Saudi Arabia release list of 14 countries not eligible for visa on arrival?

Nigeria

2 months ago

Has Saudi Arabia truly suspended its visa-on-arrival facility for 14 nations? Legit.ng has gotten an exclusive response from the authorities to get clarity.

Denmark explains how many years foreign workers must live in the country to get citizenship in 2026

Denmark explains how many years foreign workers must live in the country to get citizenship in 2026

People

2 months ago

Denmark has explained how many years foreign workers must legally reside in the country before becoming eligible to apply for citizenship in 2026.

Tinubu, Wike, others top list of board of directors of fake govt agency

Tinubu, Wike, others top list of board of directors of fake govt agency

Nigeria

2 months ago

President Bola Tinubu, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and some top cabinet members have been fingered in another fake government agency. You may see full list.

Wike mentions powerful PDP leader whose house was allegedly built with Rivers money

Wike mentions powerful PDP leader whose house was allegedly built with Rivers money

Politics

2 months ago

FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, has exposed an influential and prominent PDP leader, whose property was acquired with Rivers money. You may want to know the person.

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