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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

Just In: Umahi blasts NDC 2027 presidential candidate Peter Obi, “He can’t face me”

Just In: Umahi blasts NDC 2027 presidential candidate Peter Obi, “He can’t face me”

Nigeria

3 months ago

Operation KO S’AYE: Police arrest 150 suspects, seize 100 motorcycles in major Lagos raid

Operation KO S’AYE: Police arrest 150 suspects, seize 100 motorcycles in major Lagos raid

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Femi Fani-Kayode finally receives Letters of Credence as Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa

Breaking: Femi Fani-Kayode finally receives Letters of Credence as Nigeria's High Commissioner to South Africa

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Gbajabiamila announces next action against Adeyemi over 'fake agency' scandal

Breaking: Gbajabiamila announces next action against Adeyemi over 'fake agency' scandal

Nigeria

3 months ago

Vatican envoy storms Abuja as Sultan mentions what is threatening Nigeria’s unity, "Another evil"

Vatican envoy storms Abuja as Sultan mentions what is threatening Nigeria’s unity, "Another evil"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Atiku ally dumps ADC ahead of 2027, announces next party and reason

Breaking: Atiku ally dumps ADC ahead of 2027, announces next party and reason

Politics

3 months ago

Iranians demand 'death of Trump' as Khamenei’s funeral begins: "There will be blood"

Iranians demand 'death of Trump' as Khamenei’s funeral begins: "There will be blood"

Asia

3 months ago

Thousands mourn Khamenei in Tehran, showcasing anti-US and anti-Israel sentiments during a tightly secured 10 to 12-hour procession amidst rising regional tensions.

Fresh details emerge on when APC will announce Tinubu's 2027 running mate

Fresh details emerge on when APC will announce Tinubu's 2027 running mate

Nigeria

3 months ago

APC confirms advanced uploading of candidates to INEC, including President Tinubu. Four governors have already been submitted, amid 700 petitions from party members.

Just In: Suspected political thugs kill Islamiyya teacher over poster dispute

Just In: Suspected political thugs kill Islamiyya teacher over poster dispute

Nigeria

3 months ago

Ustaz Ridwan Dauda, an Islamiyya teacher, was allegedly stabbed to death by political thugs in Bauchi after opposing a campaign poster on his building.

Murder of Ex-OGTV broadcaster, guard: 3 suspects arraigned as police take action

Murder of Ex-OGTV broadcaster, guard: 3 suspects arraigned as police take action

Nigeria

3 months ago

Three suspects arrested in the murder of Kitan Oyesiku and Pelumi Adetayo to be arraigned in Abeokuta on July 6, 2026, following a police investigation.

Breaking: 25 killed, 100 injured as rival prison inmate groups clash

Breaking: 25 killed, 100 injured as rival prison inmate groups clash

World

3 months ago

Violent clashes at Negombo prison, Sri Lanka, lead to 25 deaths and 100 injuries. Military on standby as police assess the situation amidst ongoing unrest.

Breaking: Buhari's wife announces ex-president's major achievement in office

Breaking

Breaking: Buhari's wife announces ex-president's major achievement in office

Nigeria

3 months ago

Former First Lady Aisha Buhari inaugurates a Computer Science Complex at Al-Qalam University, funded by book proceeds, enhancing education in northern Nigeria.

Just In: Popular lawyer found dead in River as details emerge

Just In: Popular lawyer found dead in River as details emerge

Africa

3 months ago

Investigation launched after lawyer Edward Kariuki Muthee found dead in Athi River. Fatal injuries raise safety concerns in the Kenyan legal community.

9 farmers killed, many kidnapped as bandits attack top northern state

9 farmers killed, many kidnapped as bandits attack top northern state

Nigeria

3 months ago

Bandits attacked Kakangi village in Birnin Gwari, killing nine farmers and kidnapping others. This retaliatory raid follows the death of a bandit during a robbery.

Drama in ADC as Ashiru loyalists, El-Rufai allies battle over alleged leaked audio

Drama in ADC as Ashiru loyalists, El-Rufai allies battle over alleged leaked audio

Politics

3 months ago

Leaked audio of ADC candidate Isa Ashiru ignites controversy in Kaduna politics, with allies claiming AI manipulation amid divided loyalties and public support.

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