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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

Just in: Buhari's minister breaks silence after being fingered as major sponsor of terrorists

Just in: Buhari's minister breaks silence after being fingered as major sponsor of terrorists

Nigeria

10 months ago

Just In: Wike sacks FCT-IRS acting chair, reason, other details emerge

Just In: Wike sacks FCT-IRS acting chair, reason, other details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

MURIC declares next action US will take that may destroy Nigeria: "Don't go there, It's red line"

Exclusive

MURIC declares next action US will take that may destroy Nigeria: "Don't go there, It's red line"

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigerian activists react as UK court remands Lagos doctor for recording sexual acts

Nigerian activists react as UK court remands Lagos doctor for recording sexual acts

Nigeria

10 months ago

Is it true that Sokoto gov followed Otti to visit Nnamdi Kanu in prison? Here is what we know

Is it true that Sokoto gov followed Otti to visit Nnamdi Kanu in prison? Here is what we know

Nigeria

10 months ago

Over 42,000 youth Receive Stipends as TVET initiative rolls out nationwide

Over 42,000 youth Receive Stipends as TVET initiative rolls out nationwide

Education

10 months ago

Breaking: Natasha speaks when she'll prove sexual harassment case against Akpabio, "I’m now ready"

Breaking: Natasha speaks when she'll prove sexual harassment case against Akpabio, "I’m now ready"

Nigeria

10 months ago

Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan vows to prove her sexual harassment claims against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, following a ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit.

2027 election: Powerful political movement in Plateau takes action to deepen APC grassroots strength

2027 election: Powerful political movement in Plateau takes action to deepen APC grassroots strength

Politics

10 months ago

The Plateau state chapter of the City Boy Movement has inaugurated its Local Government and Ward Coordinators to enhance grassroots mobilisation for Tinubu.

26-year-old man who kidnapped himself nabbed by police after demanding N35 million ransom

26-year-old man who kidnapped himself nabbed by police after demanding N35 million ransom

Nigeria

10 months ago

Enugu police arrest 26-year-old Chibuike Ugwuja for faking his abduction and demanding ₦35 million ransom. He confessed to staging the kidnap due to frustration.

Wike speaks out as 17 out of 26 Rivers lawmakers pull out of PDP, move to APC: "They didn't tell me"

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Wike speaks out as 17 out of 26 Rivers lawmakers pull out of PDP, move to APC: "They didn't tell me"

Politics

10 months ago

Nyesom Wike reacted to the defection of 17 Rivers lawmakers from PDP to APC, calling it unfortunate but constitutionally permissible, and reaffirmed loyalty to PDP.

Just In: 10 victims rescued, arms recovered as troops unleash terror against Kaduna kidnapers

Just In: 10 victims rescued, arms recovered as troops unleash terror against Kaduna kidnapers

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigerian Army rescues 10 kidnapped victims in Kaduna, recovers arms, ammo, and ₦1.6 million ransom money during a decisive operation against kidnappers.

FG Declares Lagos Best State in 2025 PEBEC Ease of Doing Business

FG Declares Lagos Best State in 2025 PEBEC Ease of Doing Business

Nigeria

10 months ago

Lagos ranked as Nigeria's top business-friendly state in 2025 Subnational Ease of Doing Business Report, with a score of 85.6%. Kaduna, Oyo followed in 2nd & 3rd.

"I can't stay in Sokoto prison," Nnamdi Kanu declares, explains why

"I can't stay in Sokoto prison," Nnamdi Kanu declares, explains why

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nnamdi Kanu files motion at Federal High Court seeking transfer from Sokoto to facilitate appeal against life sentence. Hearing adjourned to December 8.

Dogara speaks over General Musaappointment as Defence Minister

Dogara speaks over General Musaappointment as Defence Minister

Nigeria

10 months ago

Yakubu Dogara congratulates General Christopher Musa on his appointment as Nigeria's Minister of Defence, praising his service and leadership for national stability.

Triangle partners King’s College London for milestone 10th FACE of Africa Leadership Awards

Triangle partners King’s College London for milestone 10th FACE of Africa Leadership Awards

Nigeria

10 months ago

Triangle International Magazine celebrates its 10th anniversary with King’s College London, featuring the FACE of Africa Leadership Awards and a special lecture.

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