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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

Emmanuel Alogbo: 6 things you do not know about late Cherubim and Seraphim spiritual leader

Emmanuel Alogbo: 6 things you do not know about late Cherubim and Seraphim spiritual leader

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: INEC issues strong warning to APC, PDP, ADC, NDC, others ahead of Osun poll, "No force can do it"

Breaking: INEC issues strong warning to APC, PDP, ADC, NDC, others ahead of Osun poll, "No force can do it"

Politics

2 months ago

Breaking: Trump revokes visas of foreign drivers, explains why

Breaking: Trump revokes visas of foreign drivers, explains why

Nigeria

2 months ago

Presidential election: Top northern elder predicts what may happen in 2027

Presidential election: Top northern elder predicts what may happen in 2027

Politics

2 months ago

Breaking: Osun gov announces identity of top politician allegedly responsible for attacks, arrest ahead poll

Breaking: Osun gov announces identity of top politician allegedly responsible for attacks, arrest ahead poll

Nigeria

2 months ago

Accord Party reacts as court takes decision on deregistration of 5 political parties

Accord Party reacts as court takes decision on deregistration of 5 political parties

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Nigerian Army wins best counter-terrorism force in Africa as details emerge

Breaking: Nigerian Army wins best counter-terrorism force in Africa as details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigerian Army has been named Africa's Best National Army in Counter-Terrorism for 2025, credited for operational excellence and significant security improvements.

World's youngest Professor announced as name, age, gender, nationality emerge

World's youngest Professor announced as name, age, gender, nationality emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nathan Thomas, the youngest male professor at 18, breaks a 306-year-old record while pursuing a law degree. Discover his remarkable journey at Miami Dade College.

Police take action as father-in-law locks out widow 8 days after husband’s death

Police take action as father-in-law locks out widow 8 days after husband’s death

Nigeria

2 months ago

Lagos DSVA intervenes after viral video of Tosin, a widow facing intimidation. Perpetrator arrested as agency ensures her safety and seeks justice for her rights.

2026 ranking: 10 African passports capable of giving you access to over 50 countries

2026 ranking: 10 African passports capable of giving you access to over 50 countries

Africa

2 months ago

2026 African Passport Ranking reveals travel freedom disparities, with Seychelles leading at 114 destinations and Somalia at 27, highlighting eVisa opportunities.

Stakeholders demand action on clean energy, "No more talks"

Stakeholders demand action on clean energy, "No more talks"

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria emphasises urgent collaboration and action for clean energy investment at Solar & Storage Live Nigeria 2026 in Lagos.

Father-in-law locks 28-yr-old widow out of her home 8 days after husband's death

Father-in-law locks 28-yr-old widow out of her home 8 days after husband's death

Nigeria

2 months ago

Widow Tosin, 28, faces intimidation from her in-laws eight days after her husband's death, as activist Harrison Gwamnishu highlights her plight on social media.

Breaking: Atiku tells Tinubu what he should do with opposition parties before 2027 election, "Drowning man"

Breaking: Atiku tells Tinubu what he should do with opposition parties before 2027 election, "Drowning man"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Atiku Abubakar challenges Tinubu's combative rhetoric, urging a focus on Nigeria's pressing crises like inflation and insecurity ahead of the 2027 elections.

Court issues final judgment on deregistration of ADC ahead of 2027 elections

Court issues final judgment on deregistration of ADC ahead of 2027 elections

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Court of Appeal has overturned a ruling against the ADC, ensuring its participation in the 2027 elections, with no legal challenges to its leadership.

Redeemer's University releases 2026/2027 fee schedule: "40% hike across all faculties"

Redeemer's University releases 2026/2027 fee schedule: "40% hike across all faculties"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Redeemer's University in Ede, Osun state, reveals a 40% fee increase for the 2026/2027 session, impacting all faculties, with Law students facing the highest rates.

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