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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

4698 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Just In: PDP faction stages massive protest at US embassy, European Union, others in Abuja

Just In: PDP faction stages massive protest at US embassy, European Union, others in Abuja

Nigeria

8 months ago

NSA Nuhu Ribadu meets with Chinese ambassador in Abuja as US prepares for drone attacks

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NSA Nuhu Ribadu meets with Chinese ambassador in Abuja as US prepares for drone attacks

Nigeria

8 months ago

AnambraDecides 2025: List of Anambra state governors from 1999 to date

AnambraDecides 2025: List of Anambra state governors from 1999 to date

Nigeria

8 months ago

Former presidential candidate Sowore does not have NYSC certificate, Police declares

Former presidential candidate Sowore does not have NYSC certificate, Police declares

Nigeria

8 months ago

Mexican president Sheinbaum takes action against drunk man who tried to sexually assault her on the road

Mexican president Sheinbaum takes action against drunk man who tried to sexually assault her on the road

World

8 months ago

Just In: Tinubu's minister urged to urgently intervene as fresh controversies rock FUOYE VC selection process

Just In: Tinubu's minister urged to urgently intervene as fresh controversies rock FUOYE VC selection process

Nigeria

8 months ago

"Follow these steps": Nigerian Army releases short service application link for interested Nigerians

"Follow these steps": Nigerian Army releases short service application link for interested Nigerians

Nigeria

8 months ago

The Nigerian Army opened Short Service Course 49 applications, urging eligible citizens to apply online, warning against fraud and assuring a transparent freeproces.

Germany bans powerful Muslim group, hunts for 2 others as reasons emerge

Germany bans powerful Muslim group, hunts for 2 others as reasons emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

Germany banned Muslim Interaktiv over anti-constitutional activities, raiding other groups. The government cites threats to democracy while denying religious bias.

Trump threats: Tinubu told what action to take next amid nationwide tension

Trump threats: Tinubu told what action to take next amid nationwide tension

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigeria’s civil society organisations have urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to act swiftly and diplomatically, following the rising tension triggered by former US.

Denmark: Jubilation as Nigeria’s Aderonke Atoyebi becomes 2025 ISCA role model

Denmark: Jubilation as Nigeria’s Aderonke Atoyebi becomes 2025 ISCA role model

Nigeria

8 months ago

Aderonke Atoyebi was celebrated as she won the 2025 ISCA Role Model of the Year in Denmark, honoured for her powerful work using sport to empower young women.

CDCFIB releases important notice, link on how shortlisted candidates will write online exam

CDCFIB releases important notice, link on how shortlisted candidates will write online exam

Nigeria

8 months ago

CDCFIB announced its recruitment exams will now be held online, with the portal closing 7 Nov 2025 and tests set for 12–19 Nov; shortlisted candidates must prepare.

Breaking: Tension as 2 courts issue different judgments over PDP national convention

Breaking: Tension as 2 courts issue different judgments over PDP national convention

Nigeria

8 months ago

The Oyo State High Court cleared the PDP to proceed with its national convention in Ibadan, ordering INEC to monitor the exercise for transparency.

US vs Nigeria: Did Tinubu declare 'we have no fear of Trump'? Fact is out

US vs Nigeria: Did Tinubu declare 'we have no fear of Trump'? Fact is out

Nigeria

8 months ago

A resurfaced clip of Tinubu appearing to challenge Trump stirred public tension, but fact checks showed it was an old economic comment misread amid US-Nigeria saga.

US vs Nigeria: Northern CAN breaks silence as Trump threatens invasion, "He cares for us"

US vs Nigeria: Northern CAN breaks silence as Trump threatens invasion, "He cares for us"

Nigeria

8 months ago

Rev. Hayab urges Nigerians to unite following Trump’s comments, emphasizing religious freedom and national peacebuilding. A call for collective action and unity."

US threats of invasion: Ex-military head of state breaks silence on what Trump should do to Nigeria

US threats of invasion: Ex-military head of state breaks silence on what Trump should do to Nigeria

Nigeria

8 months ago

Abdulsalami Abubakar warns Trump's threat of invasion could destabilize Nigeria and urges unity, diplomacy, and strategic dialogue to safeguard sovereignty.

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