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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, where he brings his expertise to provide incisive, impactful coverage of national events. 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

3899 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Breaking: Kwankwaso, Gov Zulum break silence over bomb blast in Maiduguri

Breaking: Kwankwaso, Gov Zulum break silence over bomb blast in Maiduguri

Nigeria

9 days ago

New prophecy of what will happen when Tinubu, APC return to power in 2027 emerges: “This is not a joke”

New prophecy of what will happen when Tinubu, APC return to power in 2027 emerges: “This is not a joke”

Nigeria

9 days ago

Breaking: FCT minister Wike's biggest ally Philip Aduda finally quits PDP

Breaking: FCT minister Wike's biggest ally Philip Aduda finally quits PDP

Nigeria

9 days ago

Drama in court as Judge orders Sowore's lawyer to kneel down, threatens imprisonment

Drama in court as Judge orders Sowore's lawyer to kneel down, threatens imprisonment

Nigeria

9 days ago

Breaking: Iranian commander and security chief are dead as Israeli military strikes overnight

Breaking: Iranian commander and security chief are dead as Israeli military strikes overnight

World

9 days ago

Do you want to join US secret service that pays up to $75,000? Recruitment begins as application link emerges

Do you want to join US secret service that pays up to $75,000? Recruitment begins as application link emerges

Nigeria

9 days ago

Breaking: Tension as Israel’s overnight operation destroys plane linked to Iran’s former leader

Breaking: Tension as Israel’s overnight operation destroys plane linked to Iran’s former leader

World

9 days ago

Israel's IDF reports a precise air force operation targeting an aircraft linked to Iran, amidst rising regional tensions and expanding military mobilisation efforts.

"Why Tinubu's govt should prioritize youth empowerment", Ex-CAN leader speaks

"Why Tinubu's govt should prioritize youth empowerment", Ex-CAN leader speaks

Nigeria

10 days ago

Belusochukwu Enwere advocates for youth empowerment as vital for Nigeria's sustainable development, praising Tinubu’s support for youth leadership initiatives.

Probe of Abuja chief judge: CHRICED issues fresh warning to Tinubu, NJC, others

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Probe of Abuja chief judge: CHRICED issues fresh warning to Tinubu, NJC, others

Nigeria

10 days ago

CHRICED raises alarms over pressures on the Presidency to intervene in the investigation of Chief Judge John Tsoho, warning it may undermine anti-corruption efforts.

Breaking: Iran Supreme Leader appoints new military adviser as war with Israel, US takes another dimension

Breaking: Iran Supreme Leader appoints new military adviser as war with Israel, US takes another dimension

Nigeria

10 days ago

Iran appoints Mohsen Rezaei as military adviser amid rising tensions with Israel and the US, signalling a strategic shift in Iran's defence posture.

Breaking: Police uncover identity of those that threatened to attack Abuja under Wike's watch

Breaking: Police uncover identity of those that threatened to attack Abuja under Wike's watch

Nigeria

10 days ago

FCT Police confirm threat letter to be a hoax by mischief makers. Security personnel deployed to reassure residents of Kungaboku and Paze communities.

ICPC vs El-Rufai: Date court will deliver final judgment over continuous detention of ex-gov announced

ICPC vs El-Rufai: Date court will deliver final judgment over continuous detention of ex-gov announced

Nigeria

10 days ago

A Magistrate Court in Abuja will decide on the ICPC's request for a 14-day extension of Nasir El-Rufai's detention over financial misconduct allegations on March 17.

Breaking: PDP's 3rd remaining governor reportedly prepares to defect as date and next party emerge

Breaking: PDP's 3rd remaining governor reportedly prepares to defect as date and next party emerge

Nigeria

10 days ago

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed is set to defect from the PDP to the APC after negotiations on power-sharing and a Senate ticket amid ongoing party reconciliations.

Eid al-Fitr: Jubilation as Kano governor Kabir Yusuf orders early salary payment for workers

Eid al-Fitr: Jubilation as Kano governor Kabir Yusuf orders early salary payment for workers

Nigeria

10 days ago

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano state approves early payment of March salaries to civil servants, ensuring they are prepared for Eid al-Fitr celebrations.

Stakeholders urges Africa to end ethnic profiling in security operations

Stakeholders urges Africa to end ethnic profiling in security operations

Nigeria

11 days ago

Experts urge authorities to abandon ethnicity-based labels in security, warning it fuels division. Dialogue addresses language use in peacebuilding efforts.

Ezra Ukanwa