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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

"How former American President Jimmy Carter saved my life from Abacha": Obasanjo speaks

"How former American President Jimmy Carter saved my life from Abacha": Obasanjo speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

Major shake-up as Nigerian Army redeploys GOCs, appoints new commander for MNJTF

Major shake-up as Nigerian Army redeploys GOCs, appoints new commander for MNJTF

Nigeria

a year ago

Dangote, Fubara, Top List at OurNigeria Awards 2024

Dangote, Fubara, Top List at OurNigeria Awards 2024

Politics

a year ago

"Focus on taking your people out of poverty": Presidency slams Bauchi governor

"Focus on taking your people out of poverty": Presidency slams Bauchi governor

Nigeria

a year ago

Apply now: Tinubu's govt launches applications for free AI academy for youths

Apply now: Tinubu's govt launches applications for free AI academy for youths

Nigeria

a year ago

Naira abuse: Police detain officer holding bundles of money for Okoya's sons to spray in viral video

Naira abuse: Police detain officer holding bundles of money for Okoya's sons to spray in viral video

Nigeria

a year ago

JUST IN: Several Imo communities under siege as gunmen kill 18 in coordinated attacks, Police react

JUST IN: Several Imo communities under siege as gunmen kill 18 in coordinated attacks, Police react

Nigeria

a year ago

The Imo State Police have launched an investigation into the brutal and tragic killings of 18 people in Orsu Local Government Area on January 5 by notorious gunmen.

BREAKING: Senator Azuta-Mbata emerges president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo

BREAKING: Senator Azuta-Mbata emerges president of Ohanaeze Ndigbo

Nigeria

a year ago

Senator John Azuta-Mbata, ex-Rivers East lawmaker, has been elected President General of Ohanaeze Ndigbo Worldwide, the top Igbo socio-cultural group.

BREAKING: End of terror as notorious bandit leader ‘Baƙo-Baƙo’ killed in Katsina

BREAKING: End of terror as notorious bandit leader ‘Baƙo-Baƙo’ killed in Katsina

Nigeria

a year ago

Katsina State achieved a major breakthrough against banditry as notorious bandit leader Baƙo-baƙo was killed during a clearance operation on Thursday, January 9.

Reps grill Tinubu's top minister, reasons, other details emerge

Reps grill Tinubu's top minister, reasons, other details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Reps Committee on Environment has condemned the poor release of funds to the Ministry of Environment, citing its impact on tackling 2024 environmental goals.

FULL LIST: Top 10 African countries facing the highest Schengen visa rejection rates

FULL LIST: Top 10 African countries facing the highest Schengen visa rejection rates

Nigeria

a year ago

In 2023, African nations like Nigeria, Ghana others faced the highest Schengen visa rejection rates globally, highlighting a major divide in international mobility.

"We can't fold our arms": APC backs national secretary, blasts Peter Obi over alleged threat to life

"We can't fold our arms": APC backs national secretary, blasts Peter Obi over alleged threat to life

Nigeria

a year ago

APC National Chairman, Ganduje, has slammed Peter Obi's recent allegations of life threats, calling them false and misleading, aimed at emotional blackmail.

Are Nigerians eligible for WASSCE resit? WAEC clarifies

Are Nigerians eligible for WASSCE resit? WAEC clarifies

Nigeria

a year ago

The West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Nigeria has clarified that reports circulating about a new resit examination for Nigerian candidates are false.

Nigerians react as Rivers LG chairman appoints over 100 personal assistants, list emerges

Nigerians react as Rivers LG chairman appoints over 100 personal assistants, list emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Chijioke Ihunwo, Chairman of Obio/Akpor LGA in Rivers State, has appointed 130 personal assistants, urging them to serve diligently in the interest of the LGA.

Man bags 7 years in prison for stealing Infinix Hot 8 phone valued at N64k: "He was armed with knife"

Man bags 7 years in prison for stealing Infinix Hot 8 phone valued at N64k: "He was armed with knife"

Nigeria

a year ago

The Ekiti State High Court sentenced 26-year-old Omodara Dada to 7 years in prison for burglary after stealing an Infinix Hot 8 phone worth ₦64,000 and ₦8,000 cash.

Ezra Ukanwa