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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

4697 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Rampant attacks and killings: Northern governors take important action together

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Rampant attacks and killings: Northern governors take important action together

Nigeria

7 months ago

NIMC, NIPOST, Others Rank Among Poorest Performers as PEBEC Releases BFA Report

NIMC, NIPOST, Others Rank Among Poorest Performers as PEBEC Releases BFA Report

Nigeria

7 months ago

Pope Leo XIV demands immediate release of kidnapped priests, students in 2 African countries

Pope Leo XIV demands immediate release of kidnapped priests, students in 2 African countries

Nigeria

7 months ago

Again, gunmen abduct 12 female farmers in Borno state

Again, gunmen abduct 12 female farmers in Borno state

Nigeria

7 months ago

Just in: Another northern governor declares total shutdown of all private, public schools

Just in: Another northern governor declares total shutdown of all private, public schools

Nigeria

7 months ago

Just In: Tension as 3 people tragically shot dead in Lagos

Just In: Tension as 3 people tragically shot dead in Lagos

Nigeria

7 months ago

Tinubu orders immediate withdrawal of police officers guarding all VIPs

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Tinubu orders immediate withdrawal of police officers guarding all VIPs

Nigeria

7 months ago

President Bola Tinubu has ordered the withdrawal of police officers currently providing security for VIPs in Nigeria, amid public safety concerns.

Police break silence over alleged attack on popular northern church

Police break silence over alleged attack on popular northern church

Nigeria

7 months ago

Gombe Police deny attack on ECWA Church in Kashere, call false reports irresponsible. Urge public to remain calm as they investigate source of misinformation.

Rampant attacks and killings: Former Abia gov Kalu spits fire, mentions 'people' sponsoring terrorists

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Rampant attacks and killings: Former Abia gov Kalu spits fire, mentions 'people' sponsoring terrorists

Nigeria

7 months ago

Orji Kalu alleges politicians and foreign actors are behind rising insecurity to undermine Tinubu. Urges vigilance, says abducted girls will be rescued.

Court speaks out on alleged assassination attempt on Nnamdi Kanu's Judge Omotosho

Court speaks out on alleged assassination attempt on Nnamdi Kanu's Judge Omotosho

Nigeria

7 months ago

Federal High Court denies assassination attempt on Justice Omotosho days after sentencing Nnamdi Kanu, urges probe into fake news spreading online.

Attacks and killings: Wole Soyinka slams ex-president, tells Tinubu what to do with foreign interventions

Attacks and killings: Wole Soyinka slams ex-president, tells Tinubu what to do with foreign interventions

Nigeria

7 months ago

Wole Soyinka urged caution on foreign aid in Nigeria, visited Benue IDP camps, and backed Alia as he clarified comments on killings and ongoing insecurity.

Insecurity: "Bandits are feeling the Heat," Army declares amid worsening attacks and killings

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Insecurity: "Bandits are feeling the Heat," Army declares amid worsening attacks and killings

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigerian Army says bandits feel pressure from intensified operations in North-West as troops pursue abductors of Niger schoolgirls with ongoing joint efforts.

Rampant attacks and killings: Tinubu declares "I won't let it", speaks on what he'll do next

Rampant attacks and killings: Tinubu declares "I won't let it", speaks on what he'll do next

Nigeria

7 months ago

Tinubu vows to end insecurity in northern Nigeria, promises economic revival, and urges unity at ACF anniversary amid rising insecurity and mass abductions.

Akpabio's aide clears air over 'unsigned letter" to President Tinubu

Akpabio's aide clears air over 'unsigned letter" to President Tinubu

Nigeria

7 months ago

Dr Jibril Tafida denied authoring a viral letter alleging corruption and abandonment by Senator Akpabio, calling it a deliberate attempt to malign him.

Breaking: Tinubu speaks out over rampant attacks and killings, "I am troubled"

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Breaking: Tinubu speaks out over rampant attacks and killings, "I am troubled"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Tinubu voiced deep concern over rising attacks in Northern Nigeria, warning insecurity threatened stability as ACF leaders lamented worsening killings.

Ezra Ukanwa