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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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List of designated centres emerges as customs announces date for 2nd phase exam for superintendent cadre

List of designated centres emerges as customs announces date for 2nd phase exam for superintendent cadre

Nigeria

a year ago

Security officials arrest passenger after body search for allegedly stealing ₦290,000 on Ibom Air flight

Security officials arrest passenger after body search for allegedly stealing ₦290,000 on Ibom Air flight

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: Northern ethnic nationalities react as Tinubu appoints new INEC chair

Just In: Northern ethnic nationalities react as Tinubu appoints new INEC chair

Nigeria

a year ago

AFRIPERF: Analyst reacts as NUPRC boss Komolafe gets new appointment

AFRIPERF: Analyst reacts as NUPRC boss Komolafe gets new appointment

Nigeria

a year ago

APC disqualifies Kayode Ojo from Ekiti governorship election race as reasons emerge

APC disqualifies Kayode Ojo from Ekiti governorship election race as reasons emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Canadian citizen suddenly dies in popular Lagos hotel as full story emerges

Canadian citizen suddenly dies in popular Lagos hotel as full story emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian Army breaks silence as newlywed wife allegedly burns officer husband alive

Nigerian Army breaks silence as newlywed wife allegedly burns officer husband alive

Nigeria

a year ago

Lt. Samson Haruna died after his wife allegedly set him ablaze during a dispute in Akwa Ibom. The Nigerian Army condemned the act and launched an investigation.

Just In: Popular Abuja doctor killed as gunmen kidnap all his 3 children

Just In: Popular Abuja doctor killed as gunmen kidnap all his 3 children

Nigeria

a year ago

Gunmen killed Abuja vet doctor Ifeanyi Ogbu after abducting him and his three children from their Kubwa home; his body was found, but the children remain missing.

Just In: 13-year-old herder and his 36 cattle killed in top northern state

Just In: 13-year-old herder and his 36 cattle killed in top northern state

Nigeria

a year ago

A 13-year-old herder, Abubakar Wada, and 36 cattle were killed, while 49 others went missing after gunmen attacked a grazing area in Barkin Ladi, Plateau state.

Breaking: Kano Emir Sanusi finally rates Tinubu's reforms, "Stop the massive spending"

Breaking: Kano Emir Sanusi finally rates Tinubu's reforms, "Stop the massive spending"

Nigeria

a year ago

Kano Emir Sanusi has praised President Bola Tinubu’s reforms, but warned against excessive spending and policies impacting local production and economic stability.

Just In: High-ranking Army officer dies after wife allegedly set him on fire

Just In: High-ranking Army officer dies after wife allegedly set him on fire

Nigeria

a year ago

A high-ranking Nigerian Army officer died after a domestic dispute with his wife turned tragic, leaving the military community in shock and mourning.

Breaking: Senate summons defense minister, DSS, NIA, IGP others

Breaking: Senate summons defense minister, DSS, NIA, IGP others

Nigeria

a year ago

The Senate summoned top security chiefs over rising attacks in Kwara South and discussed urgent steps to restore peace and protect vulnerable communities.

FG breaks silence as ASUU begins move for nationwide strike, "Children must remain in school"

FG breaks silence as ASUU begins move for nationwide strike, "Children must remain in school"

Education

a year ago

The federal government set up a new committee and announced key interventions to address ASUU’s concerns and prevent another nationwide university strike.

Breaking: Powerful ex-senator resigns from PDP, explains why

Breaking: Powerful ex-senator resigns from PDP, explains why

Politics

a year ago

Former Senator who represented Edo South Senatorial District, Ehigie Uzamere, has resigned from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and gives reasons.

2025 recruitment: NCS releases 6 important intructions as new date for another examination emerges

2025 recruitment: NCS releases 6 important intructions as new date for another examination emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

NCS schedules online exam for Inspectorate and Customs Assistant cadres on Oct 9, 2025, warning against phones, calculators, or multiple log-ins.

Ezra Ukanwa