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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

4671 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Breaking: Fresh twist as lawmakers defect to ADC from APC, PDP, LP ahead of 2027

Breaking: Fresh twist as lawmakers defect to ADC from APC, PDP, LP ahead of 2027

Nigeria

2 months ago

Is ADC plotting to form alliance with another party ahead of 2027? Here is what we know

Is ADC plotting to form alliance with another party ahead of 2027? Here is what we know

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Ex-president Jonathan breaks silence after Atiku blasted him

Breaking: Ex-president Jonathan breaks silence after Atiku blasted him

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: FG finally takes action against individuals who allegedly plotted to overthrow Tinubu

Breaking: FG finally takes action against individuals who allegedly plotted to overthrow Tinubu

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Tension as Boko Haram issues new threat, gives Nigeria 72hrs, "Women, children will die"

Exclusive

Breaking: Tension as Boko Haram issues new threat, gives Nigeria 72hrs, "Women, children will die"

Nigeria

2 months ago

2027 election: Obi, Kwankwaso supporters dump Atiku, make unexpected move before ADC primaries

2027 election: Obi, Kwankwaso supporters dump Atiku, make unexpected move before ADC primaries

Politics

2 months ago

Top Nigerian Reverend sends message to Christians over viral video on ‘prosperity gospel’

Top Nigerian Reverend sends message to Christians over viral video on ‘prosperity gospel’

Nigeria

2 months ago

Reverend Deji Olabode warns Christians against judging pastors by online clips, urging for full teachings for clarity and spiritual growth at Enthronement Assembly.

Breaking: Tension as US captures Iran cargo ship amid Strait of Hormuz battle

Breaking: Tension as US captures Iran cargo ship amid Strait of Hormuz battle

Asia

2 months ago

Tensions escalate as US Navy captures Iranian-flagged vessel Touska in Strait of Hormuz. Iran condemns the act, claiming it violates ceasefire agreements.

PWDs sends strong message to Tinubu's govt over implementation of Disability Act

PWDs sends strong message to Tinubu's govt over implementation of Disability Act

Nigeria

2 months ago

PWD advocates urge President Tinubu’s administration to enforce the Disability Act, highlighting systemic exclusion and calling for actionable inclusion measures.

Just In: Trump's govt mentions 4 areas US shares ties with Nigeria

Just In: Trump's govt mentions 4 areas US shares ties with Nigeria

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Trump administration highlights security, trade, health, and education as key pillars in US–Nigeria relations, reinforcing diplomatic ties and economic growth.

UTME candidates who were abducted on their way to exam centers speak out, "They forced us to drink"

UTME candidates who were abducted on their way to exam centers speak out, "They forced us to drink"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Survivors of a Benue State kidnapping recount four days of torture and hunger, with the Nigeria Police confirming their rescue amid ongoing investigations.

1st Nigerian female pilot who obtained commercial multi-engine license gets new message from customs

1st Nigerian female pilot who obtained commercial multi-engine license gets new message from customs

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigeria Customs Service celebrates Nafisat Balogun, its first female commercial multi-engine pilot, marking a historic breakthrough in aviation and gender equality.

Tragedy as man kills 7 of his children, 1 other in US as details emerge

Tragedy as man kills 7 of his children, 1 other in US as details emerge

US

2 months ago

Tragedy struck Shreveport as 31-year-old Shamar Elkins fatally shot eight children in a domestic-related attack. Authorities investigate this horrific incident.

Breaking: Sonfada Etsu Nupe dies as Niger state, Nupe kingdom mourn

Breaking: Sonfada Etsu Nupe dies as Niger state, Nupe kingdom mourn

Nigeria

2 months ago

Etsu Nupe Mahmud Abubakar's death sparks mourning across Niger state. Governor Bago describes it as a "colossal loss" to the Nupe Kingdom and reflects on his legacy.

Bauchi governor Bala's defection to APC stopped as party rejects 60/40 formula

Exclusive

Bauchi governor Bala's defection to APC stopped as party rejects 60/40 formula

Politics

2 months ago

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed's planned defection to APC collapses as power-sharing talks fail, leading his camp to explore alternative political options.

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