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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

Author's articles

Case transfers from Lagos, Ogun commands stopped as police renew vow to battle crime

Case transfers from Lagos, Ogun commands stopped as police renew vow to battle crime

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Ex-INEC chairman breaks silence amid 2027 tension

Breaking: Ex-INEC chairman breaks silence amid 2027 tension

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigeria extradites wanted man to UK over 2018 murder of trainee engineer

Nigeria extradites wanted man to UK over 2018 murder of trainee engineer

Nigeria

2 months ago

2027 election: Top political group announces preferred candidate for Kogi east senatorial seat

2027 election: Top political group announces preferred candidate for Kogi east senatorial seat

Nigeria

2 months ago

Insecurity: US lawmaker tells Tinubu which minister to sack as killings and abductions worsen

Insecurity: US lawmaker tells Tinubu which minister to sack as killings and abductions worsen

Nigeria

2 months ago

Full list of states where Tinubu, Obi, Atiku got highest votes in 2023 election

Full list of states where Tinubu, Obi, Atiku got highest votes in 2023 election

Nigeria

2 months ago

Explainer: Is ex-president Jonathan eligible to contest again in 2027?

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Explainer: Is ex-president Jonathan eligible to contest again in 2027?

Nigeria

2 months ago

Fresh appeals for Goodluck Jonathan to contest the 2027 election highlight legal debates over his eligibility amid shifting opposition alliances in Nigeria.

Breaking: Atiku finally announces when he will stop attempting to become Nigeria's president

Breaking: Atiku finally announces when he will stop attempting to become Nigeria's president

Nigeria

2 months ago

Former Vice-President Atiku Abubakar declares the 2027 general election as his final bid for Nigeria's presidency, sharing insights during an Arise TV interview.

Breaking: Emotional photos emerge as Nigerian Army buries general, others killed in Borno attack

Breaking: Emotional photos emerge as Nigerian Army buries general, others killed in Borno attack

Nigeria

2 months ago

The Nigerian Army honourably buried Brigadier General Oseni Braimah and Captain Ismail, who were killed by Boko Haram in Borno State, amidst emotional tributes.

Tears as female doctor declared dead after giving birth to triplets, family recounts final moments

Tears as female doctor declared dead after giving birth to triplets, family recounts final moments

Nigeria

2 months ago

Dr Ere Ogbachi passed away after complications post-delivery of triplets in Bayelsa State. Family recounts her tragic final moments in a heartfelt statement.

Breaking: New president declared in Benin Republic

Breaking: New president declared in Benin Republic

Africa

2 months ago

Romuald Wadagni wins Benin presidential election with over 94% of the vote, as Paul Hounkpè concedes. He faces security and economic challenges ahead.

Female driver who delivered McDonalds to the Oval Office gets unexpected gift From President Trump

Female driver who delivered McDonalds to the Oval Office gets unexpected gift From President Trump

US

2 months ago

US President Donald Trump staged a White House moment, tipping DoorDash driver Sharon Simmons $100 while discussing tax policy on tips during a McDonald's delivery.

Ex-gov aspirant mentions 'costly mistake' APC is likely to make in Kwara ahead of 2027 election

Ex-gov aspirant mentions 'costly mistake' APC is likely to make in Kwara ahead of 2027 election

Nigeria

2 months ago

Haliru Dantsoho warns that APC risks losing the 2027 Kwara governorship election if it zones the ticket to Kwara North, citing divisions and strategic misalignment.

Breaking: Court takes fresh action on El-Rufai vs ICPC case

Breaking: Court takes fresh action on El-Rufai vs ICPC case

Nigeria

2 months ago

Kaduna court adjourns Nasir El-Rufai's bail ruling to 21 April 2026 amid judge's bereavement in ongoing ICPC case over fraud and corruption allegations.

Amupitan: Shariah council speaks on ordering muslims To Pray for the Removal of INEC chairman

Amupitan: Shariah council speaks on ordering muslims To Pray for the Removal of INEC chairman

Nigeria

2 months ago

SCSN rejects claims of instructing Muslims to pray for INEC Chairman Amupitan’s removal, reaffirming neutrality and urging reliance on verified information.

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