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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

Court issues judgment as choirmaster sexually assaulted teenage girl during ‘deliverance’ service

Court issues judgment as choirmaster sexually assaulted teenage girl during ‘deliverance’ service

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: 17 American soldiers reportedly killed as US-Iran war escalates

Breaking: 17 American soldiers reportedly killed as US-Iran war escalates

Nigeria

2 months ago

Viral video captures US president Trump flying over the World Cup final stadium

Viral video captures US president Trump flying over the World Cup final stadium

US

2 months ago

Breaking: Top northern governor reacts as Tinubu announces 2027 running mate

Breaking: Top northern governor reacts as Tinubu announces 2027 running mate

Nigeria

2 months ago

Mary Habila: Ohanaeze Ndigbo reacts as 'nurse' dies at residence of Tinubu's top minister

Mary Habila: Ohanaeze Ndigbo reacts as 'nurse' dies at residence of Tinubu's top minister

Nigeria

2 months ago

UAE family visit visa: New salary requirements, fees and documents applicants need

UAE family visit visa: New salary requirements, fees and documents applicants need

Nigeria

2 months ago

Plateau killings and abductions: US missionary breaks silence

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Plateau killings and abductions: US missionary breaks silence

Nigeria

2 months ago

Alex Barbir condemns the brutal killing of a Plateau pastor's nine relatives by Fulani terrorists, criticising global silence on Christian persecution in Nigeria.

Ajiran Double murder must be judged by facts, not social media narratives, Analyst says

Ajiran Double murder must be judged by facts, not social media narratives, Analyst says

Nigeria

2 months ago

Princess Gloria Fraser defends AIG Olohundare Moshood Jimoh's role in the Ajiran murder investigation, citing court-backed evidence, condemning social media claims.

US forces carry out 7th night of strikes on Iran as Kuwait and Jordan intercept missiles

US forces carry out 7th night of strikes on Iran as Kuwait and Jordan intercept missiles

Asia

2 months ago

US confirms ongoing strikes against Iran, as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz halts, raising global energy supply concerns amid regional tensions.

Breaking: Jonathan’s 2027 presidential bid suffers setback as court takes action on Turaki-led PDP

Breaking: Jonathan’s 2027 presidential bid suffers setback as court takes action on Turaki-led PDP

Nigeria

2 months ago

A federal high court in Abuja dismissed a PDP faction's suit for INEC recognition, impacting Turaki's leadership and Jonathan's 2027 presidential candidacy.

Nigerian university graduate speaks on how he became doctor at 23, “After 7 years of setbacks”

Nigerian university graduate speaks on how he became doctor at 23, “After 7 years of setbacks”

Nigeria

2 months ago

Dr. Oamen Samuel Osehoje was inducted as a medical doctor at Babcock University on June 22, 2026, seven years and eight months after he first enrolled.

Breaking: Court rules on Amaechi’s suit to stop Atiku from contesting 2027 election

Breaking: Court rules on Amaechi’s suit to stop Atiku from contesting 2027 election

Politics

2 months ago

A Federal High Court in Abuja has recently struck out Rotimi Amaechi's suit challenging Atiku Abubakar’s emergence as ADC's 2027 presidential candidate.

RMD appointed ambassador against gender-based violence

RMD appointed ambassador against gender-based violence

Nigeria

2 months ago

A veteran Nollywood actor RMD was inaugurated as a Male Feminists Network ambassador to lead a national campaign against gender-based violence in Nigeria

Breaking: Ghanaian content creator sentenced to 1yr in prison over false posts about President Mahama

Breaking: Ghanaian content creator sentenced to 1yr in prison over false posts about President Mahama

Africa

2 months ago

Ghanaian TikToker Camilla Alhassan, 43, sentenced to 12 months for false claims about President Mahama, highlighting concerns over misinformation and free speech.

Breaking: Nigerian governor approves N460.8 million for akara sellers

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Breaking: Nigerian governor approves N460.8 million for akara sellers

Nigeria

2 months ago

Yobe State has approved N460.83 million for beans and supplies to support female small business owners, alongside N364.48 million for 1,000 grinding machines.

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