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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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Just in: Suspected deadly bandit ammunition captured in Abuja

Just in: Suspected deadly bandit ammunition captured in Abuja

Nigeria

10 months ago

Is the Nigerian Immigration undergoing fresh 2025 recruitment? Here is what we know

Is the Nigerian Immigration undergoing fresh 2025 recruitment? Here is what we know

Nigeria

10 months ago

Umahi speaks over ongoing reconstruction of Abuja-Keffi road

Umahi speaks over ongoing reconstruction of Abuja-Keffi road

Nigeria

10 months ago

Ex-Ijumu LG chair reacts to Melaye's outburst on Leke Abejide

Ex-Ijumu LG chair reacts to Melaye's outburst on Leke Abejide

Nigeria

10 months ago

Breaking: State of emergency declared in West Africa amid regional tension

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Breaking: State of emergency declared in West Africa amid regional tension

Africa

10 months ago

Sheikh Gumi speaks on attacks in Nigeria: "Kidnapping children lesser evil than killing soldiers"

Sheikh Gumi speaks on attacks in Nigeria: "Kidnapping children lesser evil than killing soldiers"

Nigeria

10 months ago

"Why Islamic banks are fast growing in Nigeria": Sharia council speaks

"Why Islamic banks are fast growing in Nigeria": Sharia council speaks

Nigeria

10 months ago

SCSN highlights growth of Islamic banking in Nigeria, driven by interest-free financial solutions, ethical conduct, and Sharia compliance, at BUK workshop.

"Her family don't own Nigeria": Dele Momodu spits fire over viral video of Tinubu's wife vs Gov Adeleke

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"Her family don't own Nigeria": Dele Momodu spits fire over viral video of Tinubu's wife vs Gov Adeleke

Nigeria

10 months ago

Dele Momodu criticizes First Lady Oluremi Tinubu for her harsh reprimand of Governor Adeleke at Ooni’s coronation, sparking national debate over decorum.

2026 UTME: 4 easy step-by-step instructions on how to successfully register

2026 UTME: 4 easy step-by-step instructions on how to successfully register

Education

10 months ago

JAMB releases detailed instructions for 2026 UTME registration, highlighting profile code generation, registration steps, and common challenges with solutions.

Court takes decision over Nnamdi Kanu's plea to be transferred from Sokoto prison

Court takes decision over Nnamdi Kanu's plea to be transferred from Sokoto prison

Nigeria

10 months ago

Federal High Court dismisses Nnamdi Kanu’s request for transfer from Sokoto Correctional Centre, upholding fair hearing before making a decision on his appeal.

"Why FG must stop appointing ‘failed’ politicians to lead universities": Jega speaks out

"Why FG must stop appointing ‘failed’ politicians to lead universities": Jega speaks out

Nigeria

10 months ago

Attahiru Jega calls for an end to political interference in Nigerian universities, urging merit-based leadership to improve academic standards and governance.

Former Anambra governor Peter Obi to pay NECO fees for people in prison

Former Anambra governor Peter Obi to pay NECO fees for people in prison

Nigeria

10 months ago

Peter Obi pledges to pay NECO fees for 148 inmates in Anambra correctional centres, advocating for education as a tool for rehabilitation and social reintegration.

"What we did In Benin Republic": Nigerian Airforce speaks after attempted coup

"What we did In Benin Republic": Nigerian Airforce speaks after attempted coup

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigerian Air Force confirms operations in Benin after coup attempt, supporting President Talon’s government under ECOWAS protocols to restore constitutional order.

Benin military coup: How Nigeria deployed land and air troops to restore order

Benin military coup: How Nigeria deployed land and air troops to restore order

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigeria intervenes to thwart coup in Benin, providing air and ground support after urgent requests to restore democratic order and protect President Talon.

Actual reason former Defence minister resigned is finally out: "They were at war"

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Actual reason former Defence minister resigned is finally out: "They were at war"

Nigeria

10 months ago

Details have emerged on ex-Jigawa gov Badaru Abubakar's resignation as Minister of Defence, revealing a long-standing rift and battle with Bello Matawalle.

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