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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

Just in: 10 reportedly dead as mining truck runs into car, residential building

Just in: 10 reportedly dead as mining truck runs into car, residential building

Nigeria

a year ago

List of Nigerians honoured by Biden emerges as Tinubu congratulates them

List of Nigerians honoured by Biden emerges as Tinubu congratulates them

Nigeria

a year ago

Alaafin tussle: Fresh twist as Gbadegesin heads to court to challenge Owoade's appointment

Alaafin tussle: Fresh twist as Gbadegesin heads to court to challenge Owoade's appointment

Nigeria

a year ago

Lukarawa: Police react as 3 members of deadly group issue N1 million bribe to officers in Kebbi

Lukarawa: Police react as 3 members of deadly group issue N1 million bribe to officers in Kebbi

Nigeria

a year ago

1 year after, photos, names, faces of Ibadan explosion victims emerge

1 year after, photos, names, faces of Ibadan explosion victims emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

40 farmers killed, dozens missing as Boko Haram rains terror in Borno

40 farmers killed, dozens missing as Boko Haram rains terror in Borno

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Military imposes ban on drone operations across North East region

BREAKING: Military imposes ban on drone operations across North East region

Nigeria

a year ago

Operation Hadin Kai, the military's Northeast Joint Task Force, has officially banned the use of drones (UAVs) in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states.

Anambra: Police win big as officers carry out operation, kill 5 armed robbers, recover weapons

Anambra: Police win big as officers carry out operation, kill 5 armed robbers, recover weapons

Nigeria

a year ago

Anambra State Police Command and a joint security team neutralized five suspected armed robbers in a coordinated operation on Umugem Road, Ufuma, Orumba North LGA.

Timileyin Ajayi: Nigerians react as suspect caught with girlfriend’s severed head says he has no regret

Timileyin Ajayi: Nigerians react as suspect caught with girlfriend’s severed head says he has no regret

Nigeria

a year ago

Timileyin Ajayi, 32, ignited outrage in Nigeria after confessing to murdering his girlfriend, Salome, and declaring he had no regrets for the brutal act.

Omo-Agege blows hot as rumours mount over dumping APC to allegedly join El-Rufai in forming new party

Omo-Agege blows hot as rumours mount over dumping APC to allegedly join El-Rufai in forming new party

Politics

a year ago

Former Senate Deputy President and 2023 Delta APC governorship candidate, Senator Ovie Omo-Agege, denies claims of plans to exit the party to join El-Rufai.

Yagba constituency: "Leave Faleke out of unhealthy politics": Abejide warns political jobbers

Yagba constituency: "Leave Faleke out of unhealthy politics": Abejide warns political jobbers

Nigeria

a year ago

Leke Abejide, representing Yagba East, West, and Mopamuro in Kogi State, urges supporters to keep Hon. James Faleke out of divisive political narratives.

Man brutally kills mother with stick in Cross River, throws body inside well, police react

Man brutally kills mother with stick in Cross River, throws body inside well, police react

Nigeria

a year ago

Cross River Police have arrested Mathias Amunde for allegedly murdering his mother in Obudu Local Government Area, a case described as gruesome and shocking.

Obasa: How Tinubu tried to save impeached Lagos lawmaker during Christmas, top APC chieftain speaks

Obasa: How Tinubu tried to save impeached Lagos lawmaker during Christmas, top APC chieftain speaks

Politics

a year ago

APC chieftain Fouad Oki revealed that President Tinubu tried to intervene in the Lagos Assembly leadership crisis, which led to the impeachment of Speaker Obasa.

Banker tragically killed by kidnappers, body found on roadside

Banker tragically killed by kidnappers, body found on roadside

Nigeria

a year ago

A tragic incident in Anambra state saw banker Ifeoma abducted and killed by kidnappers, despite her family reportedly paying the ransom demanded.

2025 budget: Did JAMB propose to spend N850 million on only fumigation? Spokesperson clarifies

2025 budget: Did JAMB propose to spend N850 million on only fumigation? Spokesperson clarifies

Nigeria

a year ago

JAMB has clarified its 2025 budget proposal amid concerns over claims of excessive spending on fumigation and feeding, providing details on its allocations.

Ezra Ukanwa