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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

4638 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Full list: NiMet mentions Nigerian states that will experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, "Be prepared"

Full list: NiMet mentions Nigerian states that will experience heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, "Be prepared"

Nigeria

28 days ago

Breaking: Prominent Nigerian labour leader passes away in Geneva

Breaking: Prominent Nigerian labour leader passes away in Geneva

Nigeria

28 days ago

Kwankwaso's camp breaks silence on alleged plans to dump Obi, NDC ahead of 2027 election

Kwankwaso's camp breaks silence on alleged plans to dump Obi, NDC ahead of 2027 election

Politics

29 days ago

Court asked to order INEC to deregister NDC ahead of 2027 elections

Court asked to order INEC to deregister NDC ahead of 2027 elections

Politics

29 days ago

Federal civil service recruitment: FG announces next action for all applicants

Federal civil service recruitment: FG announces next action for all applicants

Nigeria

29 days ago

Breaking: Tension as bandits abduct 50 northern elders

Breaking: Tension as bandits abduct 50 northern elders

Nigeria

29 days ago

Breaking: Tinubu takes fresh action to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa amid Xenophobic crisis

Breaking: Tinubu takes fresh action to evacuate Nigerians from South Africa amid Xenophobic crisis

Nigeria

29 days ago

Tinubu approves evacuation of over 500 Nigerians from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks with Air Peace flights set to begin operations soon and screening extended

Breaking: Viral video shows Oyo govt demolishing kidnapper den where Adelabu's sister, twins were rescued

Breaking: Viral video shows Oyo govt demolishing kidnapper den where Adelabu's sister, twins were rescued

Nigeria

29 days ago

Oyo State demolishes a kidnappers' hideout in Ibadan, following a rescue operation that freed victims held captive. Manhunt for fleeing suspects underway.

Northerners in South-West raise alarm over being labelled as 'terrorists'

Northerners in South-West raise alarm over being labelled as 'terrorists'

Nigeria

29 days ago

Northerners in South-West Nigeria express concern over stigmatisation, urging for unity and understanding amidst security challenges affecting community relations.

Breaking: ADC told to replace Atiku as 2027 presidential candidate, "replace this man"

Breaking: ADC told to replace Atiku as 2027 presidential candidate, "replace this man"

Nigeria

a month ago

Babachir Lawal urges ADC to rethink 2027 leadership and replace Atiku Abubakar, citing concerns on empathy, resources, and candidate selection challenges.

Tinubu releases fresh declaration on terrorism in Nigeria, "No surrender"

Tinubu releases fresh declaration on terrorism in Nigeria, "No surrender"

Nigeria

a month ago

President Tinubu pledges to tackle Nigeria's security and economic challenges, ensuring relief amid hardship, and calls for unity before the 2027 elections.

Ex-president Obasanjo's daughter suddenly dumps APC ahead of 2027 election

Ex-president Obasanjo's daughter suddenly dumps APC ahead of 2027 election

Politics

a month ago

Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo resigns from the APC, citing persistent disrespect, amid controversy over the Ogun governorship ticket for the 2027 elections.

Breaking: Police rescue ex-power minister’s sister, her 2 children

Breaking: Police rescue ex-power minister’s sister, her 2 children

Nigeria

a month ago

Police have rescued ex-power minister Adebayo Adelabu’s sister and her twin sons after a gun battle, killing two kidnappers and recovering weapons.

Breaking: What Tinubu told Deeper Life Pastor Kumuyi on his 85th birthday emerges

Breaking: What Tinubu told Deeper Life Pastor Kumuyi on his 85th birthday emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

President Tinubu congratulates Pastor Kumuyi on his 85th birthday, praising his global ministry impact and praying for continued strength, health, and grace.

Breaking: El-Rufai's aide mentions ex-gov sickness and how DSS reportedly refused him treatment

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Breaking: El-Rufai's aide mentions ex-gov sickness and how DSS reportedly refused him treatment

Nigeria

a month ago

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai experiences severe eye condition in ICPC custody. Family urges timely medical care as court order remains unfulfilled.

Ezra Ukanwa