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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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INEC announces 2 leading states as 1.3 million complete voter card pre-registration

INEC announces 2 leading states as 1.3 million complete voter card pre-registration

Nigeria

a year ago

International syndicates: Bayo Ojulari mentions those involved in crude oil theft

International syndicates: Bayo Ojulari mentions those involved in crude oil theft

Nigeria

a year ago

Tragedy as parents kill 4 children in Dominican Republic

Tragedy as parents kill 4 children in Dominican Republic

World

a year ago

Brazil's government deploys full military to welcome Tinubu, photos, viral video emerge

Brazil's government deploys full military to welcome Tinubu, photos, viral video emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Just in: "You're pushing us to the wall": Northern leaders release powerful warning as details emerge

Just in: "You're pushing us to the wall": Northern leaders release powerful warning as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Over 4000 applicants battle for 98 vacancies in the top Northern poly

Over 4000 applicants battle for 98 vacancies in the top Northern poly

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: Wedding party banned for Muslims in prominent northern state, "Henceforth, it is forbidden"

Just In: Wedding party banned for Muslims in prominent northern state, "Henceforth, it is forbidden"

Nigeria

a year ago

Muslim leaders in Jalingo banned wedding parties like Kauyawa and Ajo, warning violators of sanctions including no Nikah, funeral prayers, or clerical rites.

Breaking: Tension as PDP govs dare Wike over Nov 15 convention

Breaking: Tension as PDP govs dare Wike over Nov 15 convention

Politics

a year ago

PDP Governors’ Forum warned Wike against meddling in the Nov 15 convention, reaffirmed NEC resolutions, while Wike protested South-South zoning choices.

"If Tinubu dumps Shettima in 2027": APC forum reveals what will happen

"If Tinubu dumps Shettima in 2027": APC forum reveals what will happen

Politics

a year ago

North-Central APC Forum warned Tinubu dropping Shettima in 2027 could cost northern Muslim votes, urged retaining him, and accused critics of mischief.

Kisarazu: 7 important things to know about the new hometown Japan gave to Nigerians, list emerges

Kisarazu: 7 important things to know about the new hometown Japan gave to Nigerians, list emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria and Japan strengthened ties as Kisarazu was named Nigerians’ hometown, offering visas, coastal living, jobs, education, healthcare, and cultural exchange.

Jubilation as Saudi Arabia storms Nigeria, performs 2 successful life-saving surgeries as details emerge

Jubilation as Saudi Arabia storms Nigeria, performs 2 successful life-saving surgeries as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Saudi medical volunteers carried out successful life-saving surgeries in Kano, boosting hope for patients and reinforcing KSrelief’s global humanitarian impact.

Nigerian Army mentions when terrorism financiers in Nigeria will be exposed, details emerge

Nigerian Army mentions when terrorism financiers in Nigeria will be exposed, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

CDS Musa said Nigeria tracked local and foreign terrorism financiers, praised NFIU, and noted political actors funding insecurity while attacks continued.

Breaking: Troops capture 2 deadly terrorists responsible for Plateau, Kaduna attacks

Breaking: Troops capture 2 deadly terrorists responsible for Plateau, Kaduna attacks

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian troops arrested notorious bandit Mai Pankshin and 13 gang members, recovered weapons, and dismantled criminal networks in Plateau and Kaduna.

Just In: Nigerian Army mentions reason for increased bandit attacks, killings nationwide

Just In: Nigerian Army mentions reason for increased bandit attacks, killings nationwide

Nigeria

a year ago

Defence Chief Gen. Musa said politicians fueled insecurity before 2027, linked terror to foreign funding, and urged tougher laws, tech, and local defence output.

2027 plot to sack Tinubu: Arewa Forum declares where it stands, sends cryptic message to northerners

2027 plot to sack Tinubu: Arewa Forum declares where it stands, sends cryptic message to northerners

Politics

a year ago

As 2027 elections neared, ACF reaffirmed non-partisanship, urged northern unity amid insecurity, and decried marginalisation under Tinubu’s administration.

Ezra Ukanwa