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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

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Breaking: Tinubu Renames Top Federal University After Late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

Breaking: Tinubu Renames Top Federal University After Late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

Nigeria

10 months ago

Breaking: Shettima issues new warning to Atiku, Obi, others ahead of 2027, "Noise"

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Breaking: Shettima issues new warning to Atiku, Obi, others ahead of 2027, "Noise"

Politics

10 months ago

Just in: Tinubu storms Maiduguri, as he kicks off 3-state tour with Obasanjo-era jet

Just in: Tinubu storms Maiduguri, as he kicks off 3-state tour with Obasanjo-era jet

Nigeria

10 months ago

Operation Hadin Kai: Troops capture vehicles carrying weapons, others items for terrorists in Borno

Operation Hadin Kai: Troops capture vehicles carrying weapons, others items for terrorists in Borno

Nigeria

10 months ago

Full list: 10 decisions of Tinubu's government that shaped Nigeria in 2025, list is out

Full list: 10 decisions of Tinubu's government that shaped Nigeria in 2025, list is out

Nigeria

10 months ago

Alleged organ harvesting: Ekiti govt takes action against surgeon

Alleged organ harvesting: Ekiti govt takes action against surgeon

Nigeria

10 months ago

Video emerges as Ngige storms APC caucus meeting after coming out of Kuje prison

Video emerges as Ngige storms APC caucus meeting after coming out of Kuje prison

Nigeria

10 months ago

Chris Ngige, ex-Anambra Gov, attended an APC meeting after being granted bail from Kuje prison. He faces corruption charges related to abuse of office and contracts.

Nigerian man shot dead at traffic stop by South African police

Nigerian man shot dead at traffic stop by South African police

Africa

10 months ago

A Nigerian, Osinakachukwu Onu, 37, was shot dead by traffic officers in Klerksdorp, South Africa, during a routine operation. Four officers were arrested.

Niger: Policeman tragically shoots himself as details emerge

Niger: Policeman tragically shoots himself as details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

A police officer in Niger State, DSP Abdullahi Isah, died after shooting himself during an arms audit. His colleagues were arrested for negligence.

23-year-old man stabs best friend to death over ‘pure water for ablution’ argument in Niger state

23-year-old man stabs best friend to death over ‘pure water for ablution’ argument in Niger state

Nigeria

10 months ago

A 23-year-old man, Abdulazeez Abubakar, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his childhood friend, Sadiq Sani, to death in Minna over a sachet water dispute.

Breaking: NSA issues emergency yuletide security alert to 36 governors, "You must prepare"

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Breaking: NSA issues emergency yuletide security alert to 36 governors, "You must prepare"

Nigeria

10 months ago

NSA issued a security alert to state governors for heightened preparedness during the 2025 Yuletide season, urging proper and coordinated security efforts.

Just In: Wike-led PDP faction dissolves 14 state excos, announces date for congresses

Just In: Wike-led PDP faction dissolves 14 state excos, announces date for congresses

Politics

10 months ago

Wike-backed PDP Caretaker Committee has dissolved 14 state executives and announced new congresses for January 2026, asserting its legitimacy under Abdulrahman.

Buhari's daughter speaks out on his father's private life: "He knew Nigerians were disappointed"

Buhari's daughter speaks out on his father's private life: "He knew Nigerians were disappointed"

Nigeria

10 months ago

ex-president Buhar's daughter Halima shares insights on her late father, revealing he understood public disappointment, struggled with leadership challenges.

Marginalisation: Top ADC chieftain mentions Igbo leader allegedly betraying Southeast, "He's an efulefu"

Marginalisation: Top ADC chieftain mentions Igbo leader allegedly betraying Southeast, "He's an efulefu"

Nigeria

10 months ago

Comrade Adolphus Ude criticized Minister Umahi for claiming Igbos are satisfied under Tinubu, citing ongoing marginalization, lack of infrastructure, and others.

Governor Fintiri announces one-month salary bonus as Christmas gift for Adamawa civil servants

Governor Fintiri announces one-month salary bonus as Christmas gift for Adamawa civil servants

Nigeria

10 months ago

Gov Fintiri of Adamawa State has approved a one-month salary bonus for civil servants as a Christmas gift, aiming to ease economic pressure and boost festive cheer.

Ezra Ukanwa