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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

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Breaking: Nigerian governor sacks special advisers, others

Breaking: Nigerian governor sacks special advisers, others

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Police take immediate action after bandits abduct students writing SSCE

Breaking: Police take immediate action after bandits abduct students writing SSCE

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Tension as gunmen abduct students writing SSCE as details emerge

Breaking: Tension as gunmen abduct students writing SSCE as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Popular northern political musician mentions who Nigerians should blame for hardship, "Not Tinubu"

Popular northern political musician mentions who Nigerians should blame for hardship, "Not Tinubu"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: 76 top ISWAP commanders, soldiers surrender as photos emerge

Breaking: 76 top ISWAP commanders, soldiers surrender as photos emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Atiku raises alarm over alleged move to remove ADC before 2027 election

Breaking: Atiku raises alarm over alleged move to remove ADC before 2027 election

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Military arrests suspected ISWAP spy over planned Borno military bases attack

Breaking: Military arrests suspected ISWAP spy over planned Borno military bases attack

Nigeria

3 months ago

Operation Hadin Kai arrests ISWAP suspect Muhammad Shuaibu, linked to planned attacks on military formations in Borno state, enhancing regional security measures.

Breaking: APC speaks on rumoured final list of successful candidates after primaries

Breaking: APC speaks on rumoured final list of successful candidates after primaries

Politics

3 months ago

The APC refutes claims of a fake candidates list from its recent primaries, urging the public to rely solely on official communications for accurate information.

Breaking: Tension as Obi, Kwankwaso take new action to stop deregistration of NDC before 2027

Breaking: Tension as Obi, Kwankwaso take new action to stop deregistration of NDC before 2027

Politics

3 months ago

NDC intensifies legal preparations to appeal court ruling on party registration ahead of the 2027 elections, with leaders confident in candidates' participation.

7 deadly Boko Haram, ISWAP commanders arrested while returning from hajj

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7 deadly Boko Haram, ISWAP commanders arrested while returning from hajj

Nigeria

3 months ago

Seven Boko Haram and ISWAP commanders were arrested at Katsina Airport after returning from Hajj. Improved identity systems aid in national security efforts.

Insecurity: Tinubu told to take 2 actions over Nigeria's woes

Insecurity: Tinubu told to take 2 actions over Nigeria's woes

Nigeria

3 months ago

UATM urges Tinubu to boost intelligence and accountability in Nigeria’s security efforts, calling for stronger action and public support against terrorism.

Breaking: Kaduna farmer accused of being Boko Haram member freed as DSS pays N3m compensation

Breaking: Kaduna farmer accused of being Boko Haram member freed as DSS pays N3m compensation

Nigeria

3 months ago

A man detained over alleged Boko Haram links is released by the DSS after an internal review found no evidence; he receives N3 million in compensation.

Breaking: Peter Obi reacts to court judgement on NDC

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Breaking: Peter Obi reacts to court judgement on NDC

Nigeria

3 months ago

Peter Obi expressed concerns over the court rulings affecting democracy in Nigeria, emphasising the need to protect democratic institutions for the nation's future.

Breaking: Trump speaks on saving Christians in the world, “We struck Nigeria"

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Breaking: Trump speaks on saving Christians in the world, “We struck Nigeria"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Trump has announced military operations to protect Christians worldwide. The US has targeted extremist leaders threatening religious communities.

Breaking: Nigerian Army changes leadership structure, announces reasons

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Breaking: Nigerian Army changes leadership structure, announces reasons

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigerian Army reshuffles senior officers to enhance effectiveness in addressing security challenges. New appointments aim to improve leadership and force readiness.

Ezra Ukanwa