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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

4779 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

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

Osun LGA crisis: British diplomats react as Gov Adeleke accuses IGP of being lawless

Osun LGA crisis: British diplomats react as Gov Adeleke accuses IGP of being lawless

Nigeria

a year ago

Osun monarch who suddenly went 'missing' for over 1 year now in FBI custody over $4.2m COVID-19 fraud

Osun monarch who suddenly went 'missing' for over 1 year now in FBI custody over $4.2m COVID-19 fraud

Nigeria

a year ago

Vatican uncovers serious health condition affecting Pope Francis, details emerge

Vatican uncovers serious health condition affecting Pope Francis, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Angry Wife, husband hack themselves to death during family fight in Ekiti

Angry Wife, husband hack themselves to death during family fight in Ekiti

Nigeria

a year ago

Video: Moment late Afenifere leader Ayo Adebanjo predicted his death and how it will be announced

Video: Moment late Afenifere leader Ayo Adebanjo predicted his death and how it will be announced

Nigeria

a year ago

"Tinubu may lose in 2027": Ex-SGF warns, uncovers 'urgent' solutions to regain North's trust

"Tinubu may lose in 2027": Ex-SGF warns, uncovers 'urgent' solutions to regain North's trust

Nigeria

a year ago

Former SGF Babachir Lawal warns that President Tinubu may lose in 2027 unless he takes decisive steps to restore trust and address northern voters' concerns.

Imo: 5 IPOB men, kidnappers killed after hours of heavy gunfire exchange with security forces

Imo: 5 IPOB men, kidnappers killed after hours of heavy gunfire exchange with security forces

Nigeria

a year ago

In Imo State, security forces killed five suspects linked to the Eastern Security Network (ESN) and a kidnapping syndicate during a series of operations.

Amid war against 'fake' native doctors & shrines, Anambra govt seals popular church, details emerge

Amid war against 'fake' native doctors & shrines, Anambra govt seals popular church, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

The Anambra State Government has shut down the "Children of the Light Anointing Ministry," a church led by Pastor Onyebuchi Okocha, aka "Onye Eze Jesus."

Osun LG crisis: Gov Adeleke reacts to APC's call for state of emergency amid mounting tension

Osun LG crisis: Gov Adeleke reacts to APC's call for state of emergency amid mounting tension

Nigeria

a year ago

Tensions in Osun State rise as the APC urges the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency after violent clashes reportedly resulted in multiple deaths.

Osun LGA crisis: Tension as police send warning to APC, PDP, announce next line of action

Osun LGA crisis: Tension as police send warning to APC, PDP, announce next line of action

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigeria Police Force has condemned the violent clashes in Osun State, vowing to prosecute those responsible, as such acts endanger democracy and public safety.

Ilorin emir sends message to imams after killing of lady who went to meet 'ritualist' Facebook lover

Ilorin emir sends message to imams after killing of lady who went to meet 'ritualist' Facebook lover

Nigeria

a year ago

The Emir of Ilorin, Dr. Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, has condemned the murder of Hafsoh Lawal, a student allegedly killed by Islamic cleric Abdulrahman Bello.

Just in: Why we stormed Lagos Assembly, DSS finally speaks out

Just in: Why we stormed Lagos Assembly, DSS finally speaks out

Nigeria

a year ago

The DSS clarified its presence at the Lagos Assembly, stating that lawmakers officially requested security reinforcement due to concerns over potential disruptions.

Why we expelled student who assaulted lecturer in viral video, UNIZIK VC finally speaks

Why we expelled student who assaulted lecturer in viral video, UNIZIK VC finally speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

Nnamdi Azikiwe University (UNIZIK) has explained the expulsion of 3rd-year student Goddy-Mbakwe Precious following her assault on a lecturer in a viral video.

Former Nigerian governor spits fire, warns politicians against joining APC, reasons emerge

Former Nigerian governor spits fire, warns politicians against joining APC, reasons emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Senator Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, former Sokoto Governor, strongly criticized defections to the APC, especially in the Northwest, calling them driven by personal gain.

Ezra Ukanwa