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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

Author's articles

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

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

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

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

Peter Obi reacts as Anambra govt orders closure of Onitsha head bridge market

Peter Obi reacts as Anambra govt orders closure of Onitsha head bridge market

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu takes stand as African leaders move to split AU's Department of Politics, Peace & Security

Tinubu takes stand as African leaders move to split AU's Department of Politics, Peace & Security

Nigeria

a year ago

El-Rufai @ 65: Tinubu sends major message to former Kaduna governor amid political tension

El-Rufai @ 65: Tinubu sends major message to former Kaduna governor amid political tension

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu congratulated Mallam Nasir Ahmad El-Rufai on his 65th birthday, celebrating his significant contributions to Nigerian politics and democracy.

Lady who left home to find Facebook lover gets killed in house of 'ritualist', location announced

Lady who left home to find Facebook lover gets killed in house of 'ritualist', location announced

Nigeria

a year ago

The brutal murder of Lawal Yetunde, a young teacher from Kwara state, has sparked outrage across Nigeria. She was lured to her death by Abdulrahman Ballo.

"She was lucky": Popular public analyst reacts as UNIZIK expels 'unruly' female student who assaulted lecturer

"She was lucky": Popular public analyst reacts as UNIZIK expels 'unruly' female student who assaulted lecturer

Nigeria

a year ago

A popular public analyst Ayomide Oyelowo has reacted to the recent expulsion of a female student of UNIZIK who assaulted a lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye.

Why US lawmaker's claim on alleged Boko Haram sponsors may be false, Security Expert Speaks

Why US lawmaker's claim on alleged Boko Haram sponsors may be false, Security Expert Speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

A security expert, Sadeeq Shehu has provided fresh insights on a recent claim made by the US which called out USAID as major sponsors of Boko Haram in Nigeria.

Nigerians fume as Kaduna Gov Uba Sani sends message to El-Rufai @ 65 amid political tension

Nigerians fume as Kaduna Gov Uba Sani sends message to El-Rufai @ 65 amid political tension

Nigeria

a year ago

Kaduna Governor Uba Sani wished his predecessor, Nasir El-Rufai, a happy 65th birthday, calling him a "dear brother and friend" and praying for his strength.

2027: Prominent LP chieftain finally uncovers 'the chosen one' to battle Tinubu, details emerge

2027: Prominent LP chieftain finally uncovers 'the chosen one' to battle Tinubu, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Ahead of the 2027 elections, the Labour Party confirms Peter Obi as its presidential candidate, setting the stage for a rematch with President Bola Tinubu.

Ages 12-39 sex workers rescued in Ogun State speak on how many men they sleep with on a daily basis

Ages 12-39 sex workers rescued in Ogun State speak on how many men they sleep with on a daily basis

Nigeria

a year ago

Ogun state Amotekun Corps uncovered a sex trafficking operation in Ifo, revealing the horrific exploitation of young girls forced into prostitution.

"Go to hell": Tinubu's Govt spits fire as Canada rejects Chief of Defence Staff's visa application

"Go to hell": Tinubu's Govt spits fire as Canada rejects Chief of Defence Staff's visa application

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian government has condemned Canada’s visa denial to Chief of Defence Staff Gen. Christopher Musa and his team, calling it disrespectful and sparking outrage.

14 narrowly escape death on Third Mainland Bridge after speeding bus and private car collided

14 narrowly escape death on Third Mainland Bridge after speeding bus and private car collided

Nigeria

a year ago

Fourteen passengers narrowly escaped a fatal crash on February 13 when a commercial bus lost control and collided with a private car on Lagos’ Third Mainland Bridge.

Ezra Ukanwa