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Ezra Ukanwa

Education: Bachelor of Science (BSc), Mass Communication, Anchor University, Ayobo, Lagos. MSc, Development Communication, Bingham University, Nasarawa state. Nigerian Institute of Management (2022). Google Digital Skills from Google News Initiative (2024)

Experience: Editor-in-Chief, Current Times Newspapers (2020); Anchor Sentinel (Deputy Editor-in-Chief, 2021); Vanguard Newspapers, (2024)

Awards: Best Campus Journalist (Anchor University Communications Award, 2019), Best Student in Journalism (Anchor University Convocation Award, 2021)

Ezra Ukanwa is a Reuters-certified journalist with over 5 years of professional experience. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication from Anchor University, Lagos. Currently, he is the Politics and Current Affairs Editor at Legit.ng. He previously worked as a senior correspondent at Vanguard Newspapers. Ezra was recognized as Best Campus Journalist at the Anchor University Communications Awards in 2019 and is also a Fellow of the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). Contact him at: ezra.ukanwa@corp.legit.ng or +2349036989944

5273 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

House of Reps deputy spokesperson hails Tinubu over insurance reform act, commends NAICOM

House of Reps deputy spokesperson hails Tinubu over insurance reform act, commends NAICOM

Nigeria

11 hours ago

World Teachers' Day: Dubai awards golden visas to private school educators

World Teachers' Day: Dubai awards golden visas to private school educators

World

12 hours ago

Atiku pays tribute to Nigerian teachers, slams Tinubu over rising cost of living

Atiku pays tribute to Nigerian teachers, slams Tinubu over rising cost of living

Nigeria

12 hours ago

“We heard very loud sound": Resident speaks on helicopter crash in Ondo state

“We heard very loud sound": Resident speaks on helicopter crash in Ondo state

Nigeria

15 hours ago

Breaking: Anambra govt speaks again, advises Nigerians on what should be done to Peter Obi in 2027

Breaking: Anambra govt speaks again, advises Nigerians on what should be done to Peter Obi in 2027

Politics

18 hours ago

Full list: Top federal university announces promotion of over 10 academic staff to professor

Full list: Top federal university announces promotion of over 10 academic staff to professor

Nigeria

18 hours ago

AMAC takes fresh action to protect women, girls in Abuja

AMAC takes fresh action to protect women, girls in Abuja

Nigeria

20 hours ago

AMAC launches a confidential emergency helpline for abuse victims across 12 wards, offering referrals to security, legal, healthcare and counselling services.

Kidnappers cut ransom for 20 abducted NYSC members from N1bn to N100m

Kidnappers cut ransom for 20 abducted NYSC members from N1bn to N100m

Nigeria

22 hours ago

Kidnappers in Imo cut ransom for 20 abducted NYSC members from N50m to N5m each as parents report beatings and police delay rescue over suspected landmines.

Breaking: WAEC appoints Nigerian Dr Amos Dangut as new registrar and CEO

Breaking: WAEC appoints Nigerian Dr Amos Dangut as new registrar and CEO

Nigeria

3 days ago

WAEC names Nigerian Dr Amos Josiah Dangut its 14th Registrar and CEO, following his role in Computer-Based WASSCE and digital examination reforms across WAEC.

Court appoints receiver to manage Lagos property in Maryam Abacha vs Levitikal dispute

Court appoints receiver to manage Lagos property in Maryam Abacha vs Levitikal dispute

Nigeria

3 days ago

Lagos Federal High Court appoints receiver for disputed Victoria Island property and bars Levitikal Realties from sale or mortgage in Maryam Abacha’s suit.

Workers declare 3-day warning strike as details emerge

Workers declare 3-day warning strike as details emerge

Nigeria

3 days ago

JNPSNC orders public service workers into a three-day warning strike over government inaction, demanding petrol at N500, a wage award and minimum wage talks.

Haulage association asks police to enforce court order banning highway tax roadblocks

Haulage association asks police to enforce court order banning highway tax roadblocks

Nigeria

3 days ago

A Nigerian haulage group seeks 20 police officers to enforce a court order removing illegal revenue roadblocks blamed for raising costs for traders and farmers.

OYRLEA impounds 20 cows in 2 Ibadan operations over illegal Open Grazing

OYRLEA impounds 20 cows in 2 Ibadan operations over illegal Open Grazing

Nigeria

3 days ago

Oyo State officials impound 20 cows in two dawn Ibadan operations after farm damage and alleged open grazing, enforcing the state’s 2019 grazing law in Oyo.

Video of Lagos ADC governorship candidate struggling to speak Yoruba trends

Video of Lagos ADC governorship candidate struggling to speak Yoruba trends

Nigeria

3 days ago

At The Platform 2026, an audience member challenged ADC Lagos candidate Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour to answer in Yoruba, sparking debate over Yoruba language.

Flydubai pilot Capt Smit Machchhar speaks after fighting off cockpit attack to save 170 lives

Flydubai pilot Capt Smit Machchhar speaks after fighting off cockpit attack to save 170 lives

World

3 days ago

Flydubai Captain Smit Machchhar tells Narendra Modi how he fought back after a cockpit attack, as two reserve pilots landed the plunging flight at Tabuk safely.

Ezra Ukanwa