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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

4989 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu officially sacks his lawyer as IPOB leader takes another action

Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu officially sacks his lawyer as IPOB leader takes another action

Nigeria

25 days ago

Fake Agency: Analyst speaks on Gbajabiamila’s ‘innocence’, advices next action

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Fake Agency: Analyst speaks on Gbajabiamila’s ‘innocence’, advices next action

Nigeria

26 days ago

Breaking: Hoodlums invade INEC office in top southwestern state

Breaking: Hoodlums invade INEC office in top southwestern state

Nigeria

26 days ago

Apply now: List of jobs available for Nigerians at US Embassy and application deadlines

Apply now: List of jobs available for Nigerians at US Embassy and application deadlines

Nigeria

26 days ago

Breaking: ICPC takes 2 actions against El-Rufai's doctor over alleged fake medical report

Breaking: ICPC takes 2 actions against El-Rufai's doctor over alleged fake medical report

Nigeria

26 days ago

Lagos 2027: APC guber candidate Hamzat opens up on alleged 'tenure agreement' if he wins

Lagos 2027: APC guber candidate Hamzat opens up on alleged 'tenure agreement' if he wins

Politics

26 days ago

Breaking: Atiku releases direct message to Tinubu over southern Kaduna massacre

Breaking: Atiku releases direct message to Tinubu over southern Kaduna massacre

Nigeria

26 days ago

Atiku Abubakar condemns the killing of civilians in Kauru, Kaduna, criticising the Tinubu administration for prioritising US commendations over citizens' safety.

US Embassy updates visa rules for Nigerians, lists key changes applicants must know

US Embassy updates visa rules for Nigerians, lists key changes applicants must know

Nigeria

26 days ago

The US Embassy in Nigeria mandates a non-refundable MRV fee for all visa applicants, detailing payment options for various visa categories, including K visas.

2 top northern senators meet Tinubu amid plot to dump Kwankwaso, Obi ahead of 2027, photos emerge

2 top northern senators meet Tinubu amid plot to dump Kwankwaso, Obi ahead of 2027, photos emerge

Politics

26 days ago

President Tinubu meets NDC senators Rufai Hanga and Kabiru Gaya, signalling their defection to APC and a shift in Kano State’s political landscape.

Breaking: Obi declares what he will do for northerners if he becomes Nigeria's president in 2027

Breaking: Obi declares what he will do for northerners if he becomes Nigeria's president in 2027

Nigeria

26 days ago

Peter Obi, NDC presidential candidate, asserts he can transform northern Nigeria, urging unity and inclusion to overcome past divisions for a prosperous future.

Report uncovers what killed Saudi Prince after he was found dead in London hotel, "May Allah bless him"

Report uncovers what killed Saudi Prince after he was found dead in London hotel, "May Allah bless him"

Asia

28 days ago

Inquest reveals Saudi Prince Abdullah Fahad died from cardiac arrest after consuming high alcohol levels and drugs at a London hotel. Toxicology results detailed.

Top northern state bans wedding after-parties, 'hot challenge,' explains why

Top northern state bans wedding after-parties, 'hot challenge,' explains why

Nigeria

28 days ago

Kano State Censorship Board suspends 'after-party' and 'hot challenge' activities, citing conflicts with local cultural and religious values at social events.

Haulage transporters raise fresh alarm over alleged illegal task force on highways, write IGP Disu

Haulage transporters raise fresh alarm over alleged illegal task force on highways, write IGP Disu

Nigeria

28 days ago

Haulage Transporters Welfare Association urges IGP Disu to probe illegal revenue collection on highways, as drivers face soaring charges affecting Nigerians.

Ransom allegations: Ali Ndume breaks Silence, "I've never seen N1bn cash in my life"

Ransom allegations: Ali Ndume breaks Silence, "I've never seen N1bn cash in my life"

Nigeria

28 days ago

Senator Ali Ndume defends against accusations of ransom negotiations linked to Boko Haram in Borno state, affirming he has never received cash for ransom dealings.

Budget office reveals how 'PFIPC fake agency' got into 2026 budget, "Buhari govt started it"

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Budget office reveals how 'PFIPC fake agency' got into 2026 budget, "Buhari govt started it"

Nigeria

28 days ago

The Budget Office reveals the PFIPC's ties to Buhari's administration, outlining its budget controversy and lack of financial clearance for personnel allocations.

Ezra Ukanwa