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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

4760 articles published since 17 May 2024

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JUST IN: Natasha storms court to challenge her suspension as senator

JUST IN: Natasha storms court to challenge her suspension as senator

Nigeria

a year ago

UTME 2025 mass failure: JAMB takes major action as over 8000 students blame technical glitches

UTME 2025 mass failure: JAMB takes major action as over 8000 students blame technical glitches

Nigeria

a year ago

Breaking: 3 influential PDP senators defect to APC as details emerge

Breaking: 3 influential PDP senators defect to APC as details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Just in Former Nigerian governor loses father, details emerge

Just in Former Nigerian governor loses father, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Just in: Court gives fresh order over body of slain final year Kwara student

Just in: Court gives fresh order over body of slain final year Kwara student

Nigeria

a year ago

Police track down Canadian and Nigerian for N452m, $210,000 fraud operation

Police track down Canadian and Nigerian for N452m, $210,000 fraud operation

Nigeria

a year ago

Alleged N528bn Fraud: EFCC moves to probe Tinubu's top minister as details emerge

Alleged N528bn Fraud: EFCC moves to probe Tinubu's top minister as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

EFCC pledges to investigate Minister Bello Matawalle over alleged N528bn fraud during his tenure as Zamfara governor, after APC-YLA protests and petitions.

"No 2027 presidential ticket for the north in PDP": Wike declares, mentions which region should get it

"No 2027 presidential ticket for the north in PDP": Wike declares, mentions which region should get it

Politics

a year ago

Wike urges PDP to zone 2027 presidential ticket to the south, warning against repeating 2023 mistakes. He also says it may prevent Atiku from contesting.

"Send Kyari back to Nigeria to face corruption charges": Nigerians stage massive protest in London

"Send Kyari back to Nigeria to face corruption charges": Nigerians stage massive protest in London

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerians in London protest and demanded the deportation of Mele Kyari to face corruption charges, accusing him of misappropriating funds during his tenure at NNPCL.

Just in: ASUU elects new president as details emerge

Just in: ASUU elects new president as details emerge

Education

a year ago

Prof Chris Piwuna has been elected ASUU president at the union’s 23rd congress in Benin, replacing Prof Osodeke amid looming strike concerns in Nigeria.

UK new immigration rules: What Nigerians, other Africans should know and expect

UK new immigration rules: What Nigerians, other Africans should know and expect

Nigeria

a year ago

UK has introduced strict immigration reforms, affecting Nigerians and Africans with new visa restrictions, higher skill requirements, and tighter family, others.

Just in: Tinubu makes 1 call as he bags lifetime award in top African country, details emerge

Just in: Tinubu makes 1 call as he bags lifetime award in top African country, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu received the Lifetime African Achievement Award in Ghana, urging African youth to lead in innovation, unity, and development across the continent.

Just in: Tinubu sends crucial message to Reuben Fasoranti @ 99

Just in: Tinubu sends crucial message to Reuben Fasoranti @ 99

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has shared a heartfelt message on Pa Reuben Fasoranti’s 99th birthday, celebrating his remarkable life, legacy, and contributions to Nigeria.

Amnesty International raises alarm over attack in southeast, mentions actual number of those killed

Amnesty International raises alarm over attack in southeast, mentions actual number of those killed

Nigeria

a year ago

Amnesty International confirms 30 killed in Imo highway attack, urges Nigerian govt to investigate and hold perpetrators accountable amid rising southeast violence.

Lagos ritual bust: Security expert raises alarm over disturbing trend

Lagos ritual bust: Security expert raises alarm over disturbing trend

Nigeria

a year ago

25-year-old Samson Oghenebreme arrested in Lagos for transporting human organs for money-making rituals. Case transferred to Edo police for further investigation.

Ezra Ukanwa