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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

4637 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Just In: Popular lawyer found dead in River as details emerge

Just In: Popular lawyer found dead in River as details emerge

Africa

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9 farmers killed, many kidnapped as bandits attack top northern state

9 farmers killed, many kidnapped as bandits attack top northern state

Nigeria

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Drama in ADC as Ashiru loyalists, El-Rufai allies battle over alleged leaked audio

Drama in ADC as Ashiru loyalists, El-Rufai allies battle over alleged leaked audio

Politics

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Breaking: Fresh tension as Senate takes action over alleged fake agency scandal in Tinubu's govt

Breaking: Fresh tension as Senate takes action over alleged fake agency scandal in Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

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Orji Kalu declares who will win 2027 election, "I checked it inside my room"

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Orji Kalu declares who will win 2027 election, "I checked it inside my room"

Nigeria

2 days ago

Group slams Sowore over remarks against DSS, ‘Kuje prison not hotel’

Group slams Sowore over remarks against DSS, ‘Kuje prison not hotel’

Nigeria

3 days ago

Tinubu's wife 'Akara, Kulikuli' makes way into exam of top university

Tinubu's wife 'Akara, Kulikuli' makes way into exam of top university

Nigeria

3 days ago

Prince Abubakar Audu University students tackle First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's controversial akara comments in a Mass Communication exam, sparking academic debate.

Breaking: Church worshippers regain freedom after 67 days in captivity

Breaking: Church worshippers regain freedom after 67 days in captivity

Nigeria

3 days ago

Fifteen worshippers abducted from a Christ Apostolic Church in Eda Oniyo-Ekiti have been freed after 67 days in captivity, with one confirming fatality reported.

Breaking: Court finally takes action over Emeka Ike’s N10bn suit against INEC, Wike’s aide

Breaking: Court finally takes action over Emeka Ike’s N10bn suit against INEC, Wike’s aide

Nigeria

3 days ago

A Federal High Court in Abuja adjourned Emeka Ike's N10bn fundamental rights suit against INEC and Lere Olayinka to July 22, 2026, due to INEC's absence.

Usama Murtala: Bianca Ojukwu narrates how Nigerian trader dies in Abidjan prison after release

Usama Murtala: Bianca Ojukwu narrates how Nigerian trader dies in Abidjan prison after release

Nigeria

3 days ago

Usama Murtala, a Nigerian trader detained in Côte d'Ivoire, died shortly after his release. His arrest highlights the risks faced by young Nigerians abroad.

"How Yahoo boys stole judge's N7.2 million child's school fees overnight": EFCC speaks out

"How Yahoo boys stole judge's N7.2 million child's school fees overnight": EFCC speaks out

Nigeria

3 days ago

EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede reported that internet fraudsters drained over N7.2 million from a judge's account, but funds were swiftly recovered the same day.

Ex-APC national chairman Ganduje breaks silence on alleged defection to NDC ahead of 2027

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Ex-APC national chairman Ganduje breaks silence on alleged defection to NDC ahead of 2027

Nigeria

4 days ago

Abdullahi Ganduje rebuffs false claims of defection to NDC, asserting loyalty to APC and Tinubu. Legal action promised against creators of misleading posters.

Fubara speaks on kind of candidate who can transform Nigeria ahead of 2027, "It can only be him"

Fubara speaks on kind of candidate who can transform Nigeria ahead of 2027, "It can only be him"

Nigeria

4 days ago

Rivers governor Siminalayi Fubara meets Seventh-day Adventist Church President Erton Kohler, advocating for God-fearing leadership to combat Nigeria's challenges.

Kenneth Okonkwo opens up on why Atiku's running mate is not from South-East, "He chose value"

Kenneth Okonkwo opens up on why Atiku's running mate is not from South-East, "He chose value"

Nigeria

4 days ago

Kenneth Okonkwo clarified his stance on Rotimi Amaechi's selection as Atiku Abubakar's running mate, emphasising geopolitical preferences over personal opposition.

Breaking: Ex-SSG of Benue killed as details emerge

Breaking: Ex-SSG of Benue killed as details emerge

Nigeria

4 days ago

Former Benue State SSG David Salifu was shot and killed by suspected bandits on the Wukari-Makurdi road, prompting an investigation by local authorities.

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