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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

Trump's strike order in Nigeria: US war department thanks Tinubu's govt, says "More to come"

Trump's strike order in Nigeria: US war department thanks Tinubu's govt, says "More to come"

US

10 months ago

Primate Ayodele under intense fire over 'failed' prophecy about Nigerian football Player Lookman

Primate Ayodele under intense fire over 'failed' prophecy about Nigerian football Player Lookman

Nigeria

10 months ago

Breaking: US congressman differ over Trump's unilateral authority to launch airstrike in Nigeria

Breaking: US congressman differ over Trump's unilateral authority to launch airstrike in Nigeria

US

10 months ago

Video: "Why Deeper Life Church Will never celebrate Christmas": Pastor Kumuyi speaks out

Video: "Why Deeper Life Church Will never celebrate Christmas": Pastor Kumuyi speaks out

Nigeria

10 months ago

Breaking: Diesel tanker explodes, 2 people reportedly dead, LASTMA takes action

Breaking: Diesel tanker explodes, 2 people reportedly dead, LASTMA takes action

Nigeria

10 months ago

Has President Tinubu suddenly replaced Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila? Presidency breaks silence

Breaking

Has President Tinubu suddenly replaced Chief of Staff Gbajabiamila? Presidency breaks silence

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigerian Army breaks silence after sulcide bomber explosion in Maiduguri

Nigerian Army breaks silence after sulcide bomber explosion in Maiduguri

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigerian Army reports a suicide bomber attack at a Maiduguri mosque, confirming 32 injuries and two fatalities. Security measures heightened during festive season.

Top African prophet mentions when and how the world will finally end: "I got a vision, only one thing is left"

Top African prophet mentions when and how the world will finally end: "I got a vision, only one thing is left"

Africa

10 months ago

Ghanaian prophet Ebo Noah claims intense prayers postponed the world’s destruction by flooding, sparking debate over his prophecies and visions of an ark.

NPA posts record growth as ports drive trade boom and global relevance in 2025

NPA posts record growth as ports drive trade boom and global relevance in 2025

Politics

10 months ago

In 2025, the NPA's reforms under Dr Abubakar Dantsoho drove unprecedented growth, enhancing Nigeria's maritime sector, boosting trade, and fostering economic stability.

Islamic scholar Gumi takes action against 2 facebook users over alleged defamation of character

Islamic scholar Gumi takes action against 2 facebook users over alleged defamation of character

Nigeria

10 months ago

Islamic scholar Ahmad Gumi files a defamation case against Facebook users for false threats, highlighting concerns over misinformation targeting figures in Nigeria.

Just in: Tinubu takes fresh action to stop implosion of APC ahead of 2027

Just in: Tinubu takes fresh action to stop implosion of APC ahead of 2027

Politics

10 months ago

President Tinubu has inaugurated a committee aimed at resolving APC internal conflicts, fostering unity and inclusiveness ahead of the pivotal 2027 elections.

Jubilation as Tinubu support group distributes palliatives to households in South East

Jubilation as Tinubu support group distributes palliatives to households in South East

Nigeria

10 months ago

The FG has filed a 16-count charge against ex-Attorney-General Malami and his son over money laundering involving ₦1.014 billion, marking a key anti-corruption move.

Alleged ₦1.014bn money laundering: Tinubu's govt takes action against Buhari's ex-minister and son

Alleged ₦1.014bn money laundering: Tinubu's govt takes action against Buhari's ex-minister and son

Nigeria

10 months ago

The FG has filed a 16-count charge against ex-Attorney-General Malami and his son over money laundering involving ₦1.014 billion, marking a key anti-corruption move.

Emirship tussle: Tension in Kano as Kwankwaso declares support for Sanusi, issues fresh marching order

Emirship tussle: Tension in Kano as Kwankwaso declares support for Sanusi, issues fresh marching order

Nigeria

10 months ago

Tensions in Kano rise as Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso backs Emir Lamido Sanusi, igniting fierce reactions from the Ado-Bayero camp amid ongoing legal battles.

Insecurity: Actual amount kidnappers collected from Nigerians as ransom in 1-year is out

Insecurity: Actual amount kidnappers collected from Nigerians as ransom in 1-year is out

Nigeria

10 months ago

Kidnappers collected ₦2.57 billion in ransom from 997 incidents, revealing a grim picture of the evolving crime amid worsening insecurity, says SBM Intelligence.

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