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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

5293 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Breaking: US issues security alert in Nigeria, "You must avoid these areas"

Breaking: US issues security alert in Nigeria, "You must avoid these areas"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Middle East war: Trump releases new information about Iran's new supreme leader

Middle East war: Trump releases new information about Iran's new supreme leader

US

7 months ago

Breaking: Atiku's son joins ADC ahead of 2027, "We'll restore dignity"

Breaking: Atiku's son joins ADC ahead of 2027, "We'll restore dignity"

Politics

7 months ago

Breaking: "Why PDP failed," Bode George opens can of worms

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Breaking: "Why PDP failed," Bode George opens can of worms

Nigeria

7 months ago

Security kills armed man who rammed his vehicle into Michigan synagogue

Security kills armed man who rammed his vehicle into Michigan synagogue

Nigeria

7 months ago

Chaos as gunman storms US varsity campus, opens fire before being killed, 2 injured

Chaos as gunman storms US varsity campus, opens fire before being killed, 2 injured

US

7 months ago

Breaking: Pope Leo breaks silence over US-Israel vs Iran war, "Many children are dead"

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Breaking: Pope Leo breaks silence over US-Israel vs Iran war, "Many children are dead"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Pope Leo expresses deep sorrow over violence in Iran, calling for peace amid civilian deaths, while mourning Rev. Pierre El Rahi's tragic loss in Lebanon.

Just In: Police arraign top Living Faith church pastor over ‘unlawful sale of couple’s embryos’

Just In: Police arraign top Living Faith church pastor over ‘unlawful sale of couple’s embryos’

Nigeria

7 months ago

Pastor John Abebe faces fraud charges for allegedly defrauding a couple of N19 million for IVF and unlawfully selling their embryos, with bail set at N5 million.

Full list of 9 top Nigerian senators who defected to ADC ahead of 2027 election and the parties they left

Full list of 9 top Nigerian senators who defected to ADC ahead of 2027 election and the parties they left

Politics

7 months ago

Nine lawmakers defected to the African Democratic Congress, altering the Senate dynamics ahead of the 2027 elections amid internal crises in opposition parties.

Call To boycott Africa Energies Summit mounts as AEC explains why

Call To boycott Africa Energies Summit mounts as AEC explains why

Africa

7 months ago

Calls to boycott the 2026 Africa Energies Summit escalate over alleged discriminatory hiring practices by organisers, raising concerns about fairness.

US vs Iran: Shiites speak out over alleged plot to attack American citizens in Abuja

US vs Iran: Shiites speak out over alleged plot to attack American citizens in Abuja

Nigeria

7 months ago

Professor Abdullah Danladi denies allegations of IMN planning attacks on Americans in Nigeria, amidst US Embassy security advisory on potential threats.

Breaking: Nigerian soldiers recapture Borno military base after engaging Boko Haram in gun battle

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Breaking: Nigerian soldiers recapture Borno military base after engaging Boko Haram in gun battle

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigerian troops reclaim Ngoshe town from Boko Haram with local support. The military operation neutralised insurgents after previous deadly attacks.

Viral video shows what Pastor Oyedepo's world's largest new church looks like, "God told me"

Viral video shows what Pastor Oyedepo's world's largest new church looks like, "God told me"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Bishop David Oyedepo reveals details of The Ark, the world’s largest church auditorium, showcasing divine inspiration & extensive facilities for 109,000 worshippers.

Breaking: WAEC announces new deadline for all registering WASSCE 2026

Breaking: WAEC announces new deadline for all registering WASSCE 2026

Nigeria

7 months ago

WAEC has extended the registration period for the 2026 WASSCE for school candidates, with a new deadline of 13 March 2026, approved by Minister Doctor Tunji Lausa.

Northern varsity takes action again student who allegedly duped US-based Nigerian professor

Northern varsity takes action again student who allegedly duped US-based Nigerian professor

Nigeria

7 months ago

Bayero University Kano investigates student Ismail Sani for online impersonation and scams, ensuring disciplinary action if allegations are proven true.

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