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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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Nnamdi Kanu: What top Rep member told judge Omotosho before delivering his judgement is out, video emerges

Nnamdi Kanu: What top Rep member told judge Omotosho before delivering his judgement is out, video emerges

Nigeria

11 months ago

Rampant attacks and killings: Again, US congressman raises fresh allegation against Tinubu

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Rampant attacks and killings: Again, US congressman raises fresh allegation against Tinubu

Nigeria

11 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu's message to ex-president Jonathan on his 68th birthday emerges

Breaking: Tinubu's message to ex-president Jonathan on his 68th birthday emerges

Nigeria

11 months ago

Video shows US lawmaker seeking pardon for Sunday Jackson jailed for killing Fulani militant in self-defence

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Video shows US lawmaker seeking pardon for Sunday Jackson jailed for killing Fulani militant in self-defence

Nigeria

11 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu orders Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi, explains why

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Breaking: Tinubu orders Matawalle to relocate to Kebbi, explains why

Nigeria

11 months ago

Former Kogi governor announces defection to APC ahead of 2027

Former Kogi governor announces defection to APC ahead of 2027

Politics

11 months ago

Just In: War against insecurity deepens as Northern gov deploys Nigerian-made operational patrol vehicles

Just In: War against insecurity deepens as Northern gov deploys Nigerian-made operational patrol vehicles

Nigeria

11 months ago

Adamawa Governor Fintiri handed over Nigerian-made patrol vehicles to security agencies, praising their dedication and boosting efforts to maintain peace and safety.

Nnamdi Kanu: Full breakdown of court’s judgement on IPOB leader emerges

Nnamdi Kanu: Full breakdown of court’s judgement on IPOB leader emerges

Nigeria

11 months ago

Justice Omotosho handed Kanu life sentences, imposed strict custody rules, barred him from digital devices, and ordered all IPOB broadcasting equipment forfeited.

Defections: Again, El-Rufai predicts what will happen in 2027

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Defections: Again, El-Rufai predicts what will happen in 2027

Politics

11 months ago

El-Rufai said governors’ defections did not sway voters, insisted Nigerians were turning to the ADC, and urged unity as youths faced unemployment and insecurity.

Attacks and killings: "Enough! We'll help you if you request help," Amaechi sends message to Tinubu

Attacks and killings: "Enough! We'll help you if you request help," Amaechi sends message to Tinubu

Nigeria

11 months ago

Amaechi criticised the federal government for failing to curb killings and kidnappings, highlighted attacks across Nigeria, and offered Rivers State’s support.

Rampant attacks and killings: Chief of Army Staff breaks silence, "Nigerians must know this"

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Rampant attacks and killings: Chief of Army Staff breaks silence, "Nigerians must know this"

Politics

11 months ago

During an operational visit on November 19, 2025, the Chief of Army Staff, Major-General Waidi Shaibu, said troops were working tirelessly against rising insecurity.

Olise Metuh at 60: Foundation gets N10m to bail offenders, assist widows

Olise Metuh at 60: Foundation gets N10m to bail offenders, assist widows

Nigeria

11 months ago

The Olisa Metuh Initiative donated ₦10m to support bailable offenders and widows as part of Metuh’s 60th birthday, with week-long charity events planned.

Insecurity: Nigerian police take new action in Kano border

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Insecurity: Nigerian police take new action in Kano border

Nigeria

11 months ago

The Kano State Police reviewed security, deployed reinforcements to border communities, and urged public cooperation to strengthen crime prevention efforts.

Apply now: Nigeria LNG begins 2025 scholarship, application link emerges

Apply now: Nigeria LNG begins 2025 scholarship, application link emerges

Nigeria

11 months ago

NLNG opened applications for its 2025 undergraduate scholarship, outlining eligibility rules and warning students against fraud as the deadline approached.

Breaking: Wike blocks Govs Bala, Makinde at PDP's secretariat as tension deepens

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Breaking: Wike blocks Govs Bala, Makinde at PDP's secretariat as tension deepens

Nigeria

11 months ago

A crisis erupted at PDP headquarters as rival factions clashed, governors Makinde, Bala, others were blocked, tear gas was fired, and Wike escalated the standoff.

Ezra Ukanwa