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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

4778 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"They were shouting": Boy whose father, mother killed selves during family fight recounts sad ordeal

"They were shouting": Boy whose father, mother killed selves during family fight recounts sad ordeal

Nigeria

a year ago

"I am not afraid of you": Natasha Akpoti clashes with Akpabio over seat relocation, video trends

"I am not afraid of you": Natasha Akpoti clashes with Akpabio over seat relocation, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Breaking: EFCC returns over $120, 000, ₦70 million to foreign victims defrauded by 'Yahoo Boys'

Breaking: EFCC returns over $120, 000, ₦70 million to foreign victims defrauded by 'Yahoo Boys'

Nigeria

a year ago

Special Seat Bill: Political Parties National women leaders converge , advocate for passage

Special Seat Bill: Political Parties National women leaders converge , advocate for passage

Nigeria

a year ago

How Abiola fell for Abacha's deceit after rejecting my offer to head interim govt, Babangida speaks

How Abiola fell for Abacha's deceit after rejecting my offer to head interim govt, Babangida speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

Did Ibrahim Babangida kill Dele Giwa in 1986? Former military president clarifies

Did Ibrahim Babangida kill Dele Giwa in 1986? Former military president clarifies

Nigeria

a year ago

Gov Adeleke neglects FG, orders local government to hold election tomorrow

Gov Adeleke neglects FG, orders local government to hold election tomorrow

Nigeria

a year ago

Despite controversy, Osun Governor Ademola Adeleke insists the local government elections will hold as planned on February 22 under OSSIEC’s supervision.

IGP finally replies Osun Gov Adeleke after accusing him of being 'undemocratic'

IGP finally replies Osun Gov Adeleke after accusing him of being 'undemocratic'

Nigeria

a year ago

IGP Kayode Egbetokun dismissed allegations by Osun PDP, saying he won’t waste time on “careless talk” and prioritizes addressing distortions of fact.

Pope Francis takes one action as he senses he is closer to death by the day

Pope Francis takes one action as he senses he is closer to death by the day

Nigeria

a year ago

Pope Francis, 88, is making key moves to shape the Church’s future as health concerns grow. Hospitalised with bronchitis, he’s cancelled several public engagements.

Prominent Nigerian state declares total ban on nightclubs, reasons, other details emerge

Prominent Nigerian state declares total ban on nightclubs, reasons, other details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Katsina State Hisbah Board has banned nightclubs statewide, citing religious and societal values. Commander Aminu Usman ordered operators to shut down immediately.

Breaking: APC withdraws from Osun LG poll, reasons, other details emerge

Breaking: APC withdraws from Osun LG poll, reasons, other details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

APC Osun has withdrawn from the February 22 LG election, confirming the decision in a February 17 letter signed by its Publicity Secretary, Alao Kamorudeen.

International security agents arrest Nigerian drug lord for deceiving Koreans into pushing drugs

International security agents arrest Nigerian drug lord for deceiving Koreans into pushing drugs

Nigeria

a year ago

Security agencies have arrested a Nigerian drug cartel leader who deceived unsuspecting individuals, including South Koreans, into smuggling illegal substances.

Abuja: Man uses cutlass to kill his best friend after serving him food to eat

Abuja: Man uses cutlass to kill his best friend after serving him food to eat

Nigeria

a year ago

Police have arrested 23-year-old Iliayasu Mohammed for allegedly killing his friend, Safillahi Muhammad, after inviting him for a meal at his home in Abuja.

2 suspected killers responsible for murdering Anambra lawmaker escape from police custody

2 suspected killers responsible for murdering Anambra lawmaker escape from police custody

Nigeria

a year ago

Two suspects linked to the killing of Anambra lawmaker Justice Azuka have escaped from police custody, raising serious concerns over security lapses.

Tears as newly admitted Ondo Polytechnic student is killed in brutal hoodlum attack

Tears as newly admitted Ondo Polytechnic student is killed in brutal hoodlum attack

Nigeria

a year ago

Mass Communication fresher at Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, was killed by suspected hoodlums weeks after starting school, sparking outrage and calls for justice.

Ezra Ukanwa