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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.

6722 articles published since 10 Aug 2023

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Singapore government launches new dating app, gives singles deadline to apply

Singapore government launches new dating app, gives singles deadline to apply

People

10 days ago

New cooking gas price update: Depots, retailers release new prices nationwide

New cooking gas price update: Depots, retailers release new prices nationwide

Energy

10 days ago

Kuwait cancels citizenship of 415 people under six decrees, gives breakdown

Kuwait cancels citizenship of 415 people under six decrees, gives breakdown

People

10 days ago

Eyewitness' account of Kate Henshaw’s actions at Olu Jacobs’ funeral ignites reactions

Eyewitness' account of Kate Henshaw’s actions at Olu Jacobs’ funeral ignites reactions

Celebrities

10 days ago

Breaking: APC, 3 other opposition parties flex muscles amid mass defections

Breaking: APC, 3 other opposition parties flex muscles amid mass defections

Politics

10 days ago

Zinedine Zidane sends message to Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal walkout

Zinedine Zidane sends message to Cristiano Ronaldo after Portugal walkout

Football

10 days ago

Oman announces 3 family members who can enter its country without a visa for 14 days

Oman announces 3 family members who can enter its country without a visa for 14 days

People

10 days ago

Oman has identified the family members who may qualify for 14-day visa-free entry under specific conditions. The rule provides eligible relatives with a short stay.

Wicknell Chivayo’s funeral: President’s arrival at ceremony draws attention, video trends online

Wicknell Chivayo’s funeral: President’s arrival at ceremony draws attention, video trends online

Celebrities

11 days ago

Mnangagwa’s arrival at Wicknell Chivayo’s funeral wake in a Mercedes-Maybach bearing ZIM 1 plates drew attention as mourners and officials gathered at the wake.

Australia publishes 9 types of relatives eligible for its permanent protection visa

Australia publishes 9 types of relatives eligible for its permanent protection visa

People

11 days ago

Australia has rules on which relatives may be included in a permanent protection visa application. The rules identify eligible relatives and set out the conditions.

Full list of top 5 best universities in West Africa according to latest THE world rankings

Full list of top 5 best universities in West Africa according to latest THE world rankings

Africa

11 days ago

Five West African universities from Nigeria and Ghana secured joint spots in THE Africa Rankings 2027, reflecting strong performance in global higher education.

US ends routine passport stamps for travellers entering America, gives reason

US ends routine passport stamps for travellers entering America, gives reason

World

12 days ago

US CBP announced it had ended routine passport stamping at entry checkpoints, shifting travellers to digital I-94 records while allowing stamps on request.

Oman opens door for 3 categories of foreigners to get residence permit without sponsor

Oman opens door for 3 categories of foreigners to get residence permit without sponsor

People

12 days ago

The Royal Oman Police has officially announced a major regulatory update for foreign nationals, introducing new provisions for sponsor-free residency.

UK shares 4 conditions to qualify for permanent residency in just 3 years under innovator route

UK shares 4 conditions to qualify for permanent residency in just 3 years under innovator route

People

12 days ago

The UK government has outlined the key conditions for obtaining permanent residency through a specific entrepreneur route, detailing a shorter timeline.

Full list: Names of 8 countries whose citizens can enter using Japan ePassport instead of visa

Full list: Names of 8 countries whose citizens can enter using Japan ePassport instead of visa

People

12 days ago

Japan has named eight countries whose citizens can enter the country with an ePassport instead of a visa, provided they meet the stated requirements.

Russia vs Nigeria: Eric Chelle drops Wilfred Ndidi, replaces him with youngster

Russia vs Nigeria: Eric Chelle drops Wilfred Ndidi, replaces him with youngster

Football

13 days ago

Eric Chelle calls up replacement for Wilfred Ndidi in Nigeria’s squad for the Russia friendly, using the match to assess players for upcoming Olympic qualifiers.

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