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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

Report uncovers what killed Saudi Prince after he was found dead in London hotel, "May Allah bless him"

Report uncovers what killed Saudi Prince after he was found dead in London hotel, "May Allah bless him"

Asia

2 months ago

Top northern state bans wedding after-parties, 'hot challenge,' explains why

Top northern state bans wedding after-parties, 'hot challenge,' explains why

Nigeria

2 months ago

Haulage transporters raise fresh alarm over alleged illegal task force on highways, write IGP Disu

Haulage transporters raise fresh alarm over alleged illegal task force on highways, write IGP Disu

Nigeria

2 months ago

Ransom allegations: Ali Ndume breaks Silence, "I've never seen N1bn cash in my life"

Ransom allegations: Ali Ndume breaks Silence, "I've never seen N1bn cash in my life"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Budget office reveals how 'PFIPC fake agency' got into 2026 budget, "Buhari govt started it"

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Budget office reveals how 'PFIPC fake agency' got into 2026 budget, "Buhari govt started it"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Northern LG chairman has been abducted as details emerge

Breaking: Northern LG chairman has been abducted as details emerge

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Makinde speaks on dropping 2027 presidential bid for another candidate

Breaking: Makinde speaks on dropping 2027 presidential bid for another candidate

Nigeria

2 months ago

Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde refutes claims of withdrawing from the 2027 presidential race and addresses the EFCC court ruling in a recent newsletter to residents.

US President Trump jokingly declares to run for 4th term, "I won three times"

US President Trump jokingly declares to run for 4th term, "I won three times"

US

2 months ago

US President Donald Trump announced plans to run for a fourth term at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner, despite constitutional restrictions.

Canada announces one African country whose visitors in the last 21 days are barred from entry

Canada announces one African country whose visitors in the last 21 days are barred from entry

Nigeria

2 months ago

Canada has reinforced travel restrictions on the DRC amid ongoing Ebola concerns, barring recent visitors as of July 20, 2026, to safeguard public health.

IGA capital targets Nigeria with infrastructure financing drive

IGA capital targets Nigeria with infrastructure financing drive

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigerian content creator and blogger MC Izzy has publicly called on Prince Adeniyi Adeyemi to tender an apology to Femi Gbajabiamila, the Chief of Staff to President

Full list of documents you need and how to apply online for UK student visa 2026

Full list of documents you need and how to apply online for UK student visa 2026

Nigeria

2 months ago

UK Visas and Immigration advises students to promptly apply for their student visa post-exam results, outlining necessary documents and decision timelines.

Osun election: Stakeholders urge responsible social media use to curb violence

Osun election: Stakeholders urge responsible social media use to curb violence

Nigeria

2 months ago

Stakeholders in Osogbo discussed electoral threats ahead of the August 15 Osun election, urging responsible social media use and rejection of vote-buying.

Breaking: Atiku fires back as Obasanjo opens up on how ex-VP allegedly moved to impeach him

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Breaking: Atiku fires back as Obasanjo opens up on how ex-VP allegedly moved to impeach him

Nigeria

2 months ago

Atiku Abubakar rejects Obasanjo's bribery claims regarding Ghali Na'Abba, linking the timing to the 2027 election, while focusing on Nigeria's pressing issues.

Breaking: Nigerian arrests suspected kidnappers, announces what it recovered from them

Breaking: Nigerian arrests suspected kidnappers, announces what it recovered from them

Nigeria

2 months ago

Troops of Sector 2 Operation Hadin Kai arrest five suspected kidnappers in Fune LGA, Yobe State, recovering firearms and mobile phones linked to criminal activities.

Nnamdi Kanu: US lawmaker takes fresh action, "Release him unconditionally"

Nnamdi Kanu: US lawmaker takes fresh action, "Release him unconditionally"

Nigeria

2 months ago

US Congressman John James demands Nnamdi Kanu’s release, linking his detention to religious persecution of Christians in Nigeria amidst a broader crisis.

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