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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: Tinubu told to immediately declare state of emergency in top Northern state

Just In: Tinubu told to immediately declare state of emergency in top Northern state

Nigeria

10 months ago

Breaking: Judge Omotosho speaks out on why Nnamdi Kanu wasn't sentenced to death

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Breaking: Judge Omotosho speaks out on why Nnamdi Kanu wasn't sentenced to death

Nigeria

10 months ago

Breaking: Court releases another judgement on Nnamdi Kanu's N50 billion suit against FG

Breaking: Court releases another judgement on Nnamdi Kanu's N50 billion suit against FG

Nigeria

10 months ago

Attacks and killings: Presidency opens up on how Tinubu's govt freed those abducted, "All necessary measures"

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Attacks and killings: Presidency opens up on how Tinubu's govt freed those abducted, "All necessary measures"

Nigeria

10 months ago

Did bandits attack Tofa village in Sokoto, killing many residents? Council chairman speaks out

Did bandits attack Tofa village in Sokoto, killing many residents? Council chairman speaks out

Nigeria

10 months ago

Breaking: El-Rufai declares new party ahead of 2027, "We will repeat 2025 glory"

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Breaking: El-Rufai declares new party ahead of 2027, "We will repeat 2025 glory"

Politics

10 months ago

Tinubu's aide canvasses for stronger collaboration to tackle malnutrition

Tinubu's aide canvasses for stronger collaboration to tackle malnutrition

Nigeria

11 months ago

Rochas-Anwukah emphasizes collaboration with donor organizations to tackle malnutrition in Nigeria. Alive & Thrive program’s impact on maternal and child nutrition.

Guinea-Bissau military coup: "Jonathan must return home safely," Reps send message to Tinubu's govt

Guinea-Bissau military coup: "Jonathan must return home safely," Reps send message to Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

11 months ago

House of Reps calls on federal government to activate diplomatic efforts for former President Jonathan's safe return from Guinea-Bissau amid military coup.

Investigation: How masked ‘police officers' rain terror along Abuja–Nasarawa border at night

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Investigation: How masked ‘police officers' rain terror along Abuja–Nasarawa border at night

Nigeria

11 months ago

Masked men posing as police were reported to have been terrorising youths along Abuja–Nasarawa border at night, extorting commuters as police denied any involvement.

"Why Nigeria's sport sector needs technocratic leadership," Aderonke explains amid decline

"Why Nigeria's sport sector needs technocratic leadership," Aderonke explains amid decline

Nigeria

11 months ago

Atoyebi urges appointment of technocrats in Nigeria’s sports sector to drive reform. Highlights infrastructure challenges and calls for support for women’s sports.

Tinubu, West African leaders hold emergency meeting as military takes over Guinea-Bissau

Tinubu, West African leaders hold emergency meeting as military takes over Guinea-Bissau

Africa

11 months ago

President Tinubu joins ECOWAS summit on Guinea-Bissau coup. Leaders emphasize unity and swift action to restore constitutional order and safeguard democracy.

Breaking: Deadly gunmen attack ex-southeast governor's convoy

Breaking: Deadly gunmen attack ex-southeast governor's convoy

Nigeria

11 months ago

Gunmen attack former Anambra Governor Ngige’s convoy, leaving one dead and several injured. Woman recording incident shot dead, convoy leader undergoes surgery.

Tinubu's order: IGP mentions number of police officers withdrawn from VIPs nationwide

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Tinubu's order: IGP mentions number of police officers withdrawn from VIPs nationwide

Nigeria

11 months ago

GP Egbetokun confirms withdrawal of 11,566 police officers from VIP duties, following President Tinubu’s directive. Focus on strengthening national security.

Just in: Court makes final judgement on ex-Binance chief, Gambaryan vs EFCC, NSA

Just in: Court makes final judgement on ex-Binance chief, Gambaryan vs EFCC, NSA

Nigeria

11 months ago

High Court dismisses Tigran Gambaryan’s suit against EFCC and NSA, ruling it lacks merit. Court upholds ongoing investigations into Binance and its officials.

Fight for Biafra: "Nnamdi Kanu destroyed Igbo land," Video shows angry lady blasting convicted IPOB leader

Fight for Biafra: "Nnamdi Kanu destroyed Igbo land," Video shows angry lady blasting convicted IPOB leader

Nigeria

11 months ago

Angry woman criticizes IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu in viral video, accusing him of causing chaos and suffering in South-East, following his life imprisonment sentence.

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