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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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Benue Killings: Governor Alia clarifies comments, "To set the record straight"

Benue Killings: Governor Alia clarifies comments, "To set the record straight"

Nigeria

7 months ago

"Christians are persecuted In Nigeria": US congressman declares, ties it with Nnamdi Kanu's case

"Christians are persecuted In Nigeria": US congressman declares, ties it with Nnamdi Kanu's case

Nigeria

7 months ago

Breaking: Catholic Diocese speaks out as gunmen attack Church's school, abduct pupils, teachers, others

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Breaking: Catholic Diocese speaks out as gunmen attack Church's school, abduct pupils, teachers, others

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nnamdi Kanu: What top Rep member told judge Omotosho before delivering his judgement is out, video emerges

Nnamdi Kanu: What top Rep member told judge Omotosho before delivering his judgement is out, video emerges

Nigeria

7 months ago

Rampant attacks and killings: Again, US congressman raises fresh allegation against Tinubu

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Rampant attacks and killings: Again, US congressman raises fresh allegation against Tinubu

Nigeria

7 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu's message to ex-president Jonathan on his 68th birthday emerges

Breaking: Tinubu's message to ex-president Jonathan on his 68th birthday emerges

Nigeria

7 months ago

Video shows US lawmaker seeking pardon for Sunday Jackson jailed for killing Fulani militant in self-defence

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Video shows US lawmaker seeking pardon for Sunday Jackson jailed for killing Fulani militant in self-defence

Nigeria

7 months ago

US lawmaker Riley Moore urged Nigeria to pardon Sunday Jackson, saying he acted in self-defence after killing a Fulani militant in northern Nigeria, Adamawa state.

Breaking: Tinubu orders Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi, explains why

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Breaking: Tinubu orders Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi, explains why

Nigeria

7 months ago

Tinubu ordered Defence Minister Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi after 24 schoolgirls were abducted, citing his past experience, and postponed foreign trips.

Former Kogi governor announces defection to APC ahead of 2027

Former Kogi governor announces defection to APC ahead of 2027

Politics

7 months ago

Wada’s defection to the APC drew leaders and major supporters, boosting the party’s strength as Ohere highlighted his achievements ahead of a likely 2027 Senate bid.

Just In: War against insecurity deepens as Northern gov deploys Nigerian-made operational patrol vehicles

Just In: War against insecurity deepens as Northern gov deploys Nigerian-made operational patrol vehicles

Nigeria

7 months ago

Adamawa Governor Fintiri handed over Nigerian-made patrol vehicles to security agencies, praising their dedication and boosting efforts to maintain peace and safety.

Nnamdi Kanu: Full breakdown of court’s judgement on IPOB leader emerges

Nnamdi Kanu: Full breakdown of court’s judgement on IPOB leader emerges

Nigeria

7 months ago

Justice Omotosho handed Kanu life sentences, imposed strict custody rules, barred him from digital devices, and ordered all IPOB broadcasting equipment forfeited.

Defections: Again, El-Rufai predicts what will happen in 2027

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Defections: Again, El-Rufai predicts what will happen in 2027

Politics

7 months ago

El-Rufai said governors’ defections did not sway voters, insisted Nigerians were turning to the ADC, and urged unity as youths faced unemployment and insecurity.

Attacks and killings: "Enough! We'll help you if you request help," Amaechi sends message to Tinubu

Attacks and killings: "Enough! We'll help you if you request help," Amaechi sends message to Tinubu

Nigeria

7 months ago

Amaechi criticised the federal government for failing to curb killings and kidnappings, highlighted attacks across Nigeria, and offered Rivers State’s support.

Rampant attacks and killings: Chief of Army Staff breaks silence, "Nigerians must know this"

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Rampant attacks and killings: Chief of Army Staff breaks silence, "Nigerians must know this"

Politics

7 months ago

During an operational visit on November 19, 2025, the Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Waidi Shaibu, said troops were working tirelessly against rising insecurity.

Olise Metuh at 60: Foundation gets N10m to bail offenders, assist widows

Olise Metuh at 60: Foundation gets N10m to bail offenders, assist widows

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Olisa Metuh Initiative donated ₦10m to support bailable offenders and widows as part of Metuh’s 60th birthday, with week-long charity events planned.

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