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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

Mexican president Sheinbaum takes action against drunk man who tried to sexually assault her on the road

Mexican president Sheinbaum takes action against drunk man who tried to sexually assault her on the road

World

11 months ago

Just In: Tinubu's minister urged to urgently intervene as fresh controversies rock FUOYE VC selection process

Just In: Tinubu's minister urged to urgently intervene as fresh controversies rock FUOYE VC selection process

Nigeria

11 months ago

"Follow these steps": Nigerian Army releases short service application link for interested Nigerians

"Follow these steps": Nigerian Army releases short service application link for interested Nigerians

Nigeria

11 months ago

Germany bans powerful Muslim group, hunts for 2 others as reasons emerge

Germany bans powerful Muslim group, hunts for 2 others as reasons emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

Trump threats: Tinubu told what action to take next amid nationwide tension

Trump threats: Tinubu told what action to take next amid nationwide tension

Nigeria

11 months ago

Denmark: Jubilation as Nigeria’s Aderonke Atoyebi becomes 2025 ISCA role model

Denmark: Jubilation as Nigeria’s Aderonke Atoyebi becomes 2025 ISCA role model

Nigeria

11 months ago

CDCFIB releases important notice, link on how shortlisted candidates will write online exam

CDCFIB releases important notice, link on how shortlisted candidates will write online exam

Nigeria

11 months ago

CDCFIB announced its recruitment exams will now be held online, with the portal closing 7 Nov 2025 and tests set for 12–19 Nov; shortlisted candidates must prepare.

Breaking: Tension as 2 courts issue different judgments over PDP national convention

Breaking: Tension as 2 courts issue different judgments over PDP national convention

Nigeria

11 months ago

The Oyo State High Court cleared the PDP to proceed with its national convention in Ibadan, ordering INEC to monitor the exercise for transparency.

US vs Nigeria: Did Tinubu declare 'we have no fear of Trump'? Fact is out

US vs Nigeria: Did Tinubu declare 'we have no fear of Trump'? Fact is out

Nigeria

11 months ago

A resurfaced clip of Tinubu appearing to challenge Trump stirred public tension, but fact checks showed it was an old economic comment misread amid US-Nigeria saga.

US vs Nigeria: Northern CAN breaks silence as Trump threatens invasion, "He cares for us"

US vs Nigeria: Northern CAN breaks silence as Trump threatens invasion, "He cares for us"

Nigeria

11 months ago

Rev. Hayab urges Nigerians to unite following Trump’s comments, emphasizing religious freedom and national peacebuilding. A call for collective action and unity."

US threats of invasion: Ex-military head of state breaks silence on what Trump should do to Nigeria

US threats of invasion: Ex-military head of state breaks silence on what Trump should do to Nigeria

Nigeria

11 months ago

Abdulsalami Abubakar warns Trump's threat of invasion could destabilize Nigeria and urges unity, diplomacy, and strategic dialogue to safeguard sovereignty.

Akpoti-Uduaghan, Akpabio in fresh battle as security stops Kogi senator from travelling, video trends

Akpoti-Uduaghan, Akpabio in fresh battle as security stops Kogi senator from travelling, video trends

Nigeria

11 months ago

Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan accused Senate President Akpabio of ordering security to seize her passport at the airport, claiming harassment before it was returned.

Just In: JAMB changes 2025 public universities’ admissions deadline, new date emerges

Just In: JAMB changes 2025 public universities’ admissions deadline, new date emerges

Nigeria

11 months ago

JAMB extends 2025 university admissions deadline to 17 November, citing vice-chancellors' appeal and new NUC-accredited programmes requiring extra scheduling time.

15% tariff on fuel importation: Coalition sends important message to Tinubu

15% tariff on fuel importation: Coalition sends important message to Tinubu

Nigeria

11 months ago

Civil rights coalition praises Tinubu's 15% import duty on petroleum products as a historic move to protect local refineries and ensure energy security in Nigeria.

Breaking: Police declare Sowore wanted as reasons emerge

Breaking: Police declare Sowore wanted as reasons emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

Lagos Police have declared activist and Sahara Reporters publisher Omoyele Sowore wanted over an alleged plan to incite unrest and block major roads in the state.

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