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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

Breaking: Number of deaths released as building collapses in Ogun state

Breaking: Number of deaths released as building collapses in Ogun state

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Vehicle with over 1000 liters of illegal gas oil intercepted as Nigerian Army takes action

Breaking: Vehicle with over 1000 liters of illegal gas oil intercepted as Nigerian Army takes action

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Trump govt to deport over 300,000 foreigners after TPS expiration

Breaking: Trump govt to deport over 300,000 foreigners after TPS expiration

US

2 months ago

Breaking: Kanu ex-lawyer breaks silence, mentions what should be done to IPOB leader in prison, "Note this"

Breaking: Kanu ex-lawyer breaks silence, mentions what should be done to IPOB leader in prison, "Note this"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Atiku backs APC senator over security funds, raises fresh allegations against Tinubu

Breaking: Atiku backs APC senator over security funds, raises fresh allegations against Tinubu

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu officially sacks his lawyer as IPOB leader takes another action

Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu officially sacks his lawyer as IPOB leader takes another action

Nigeria

2 months ago

Fake Agency: Analyst speaks on Gbajabiamila’s ‘innocence’, advices next action

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Fake Agency: Analyst speaks on Gbajabiamila’s ‘innocence’, advices next action

Nigeria

2 months ago

Socio-political analyst Urhobo Atsemudiara has said there is no credible evidence linking Femi Gbajabiamila to the alleged fake agency controversy.

Breaking: Hoodlums invade INEC office in top southwestern state

Breaking: Hoodlums invade INEC office in top southwestern state

Nigeria

2 months ago

Armed hoodlums attacked an INEC PVC distribution centre in Okuku, Osun State, stealing multiple packs while officials and residents fled amidst gunfire.

Apply now: List of jobs available for Nigerians at US Embassy and application deadlines

Apply now: List of jobs available for Nigerians at US Embassy and application deadlines

Nigeria

2 months ago

The US Embassy in Nigeria has five job openings in 2026, including a Vegetarian Chef and Procurement Agent, with most closing in early August. Apply via ERA.

Breaking: ICPC takes 2 actions against El-Rufai's doctor over alleged fake medical report

Breaking: ICPC takes 2 actions against El-Rufai's doctor over alleged fake medical report

Nigeria

2 months ago

ICPC requests disciplinary action against oncologist Bello Abubakar over alleged medical report forgery related to Nasir El-Rufai’s bail application.

Lagos 2027: APC guber candidate Hamzat opens up on alleged 'tenure agreement' if he wins

Lagos 2027: APC guber candidate Hamzat opens up on alleged 'tenure agreement' if he wins

Politics

2 months ago

Dr Obafemi Hamzat refutes one-term agreement claims, outlines a comprehensive manifesto for Lagos, highlighting stakeholder input and governance inclusivity.

Breaking: Atiku releases direct message to Tinubu over southern Kaduna massacre

Breaking: Atiku releases direct message to Tinubu over southern Kaduna massacre

Nigeria

2 months ago

Atiku Abubakar condemns the killing of civilians in Kauru, Kaduna, criticising the Tinubu administration for prioritising US commendations over citizens' safety.

US Embassy updates visa rules for Nigerians, lists key changes applicants must know

US Embassy updates visa rules for Nigerians, lists key changes applicants must know

Nigeria

2 months ago

The US Embassy in Nigeria mandates a non-refundable MRV fee for all visa applicants, detailing payment options for various visa categories, including K visas.

2 top northern senators meet Tinubu amid plot to dump Kwankwaso, Obi ahead of 2027, photos emerge

2 top northern senators meet Tinubu amid plot to dump Kwankwaso, Obi ahead of 2027, photos emerge

Politics

2 months ago

President Tinubu meets NDC senators Rufai Hanga and Kabiru Gaya, signalling their defection to APC and a shift in Kano State’s political landscape.

Breaking: Obi declares what he will do for northerners if he becomes Nigeria's president in 2027

Breaking: Obi declares what he will do for northerners if he becomes Nigeria's president in 2027

Nigeria

2 months ago

Peter Obi, NDC presidential candidate, asserts he can transform northern Nigeria, urging unity and inclusion to overcome past divisions for a prosperous future.

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