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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

4311 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Breaking: ADC presidential aspirant vows not to step down for Atiku, Amaechi, others

Breaking: ADC presidential aspirant vows not to step down for Atiku, Amaechi, others

Politics

6 days ago

El-Rufai’s son raises fresh allegations against ICPC as ex-Kaduna gov remains in detention

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El-Rufai’s son raises fresh allegations against ICPC as ex-Kaduna gov remains in detention

Nigeria

7 days ago

Breaking: Tinubu speaks on US–Nigeria joint overnight operation that killed ISIS top commander

Breaking: Tinubu speaks on US–Nigeria joint overnight operation that killed ISIS top commander

Nigeria

7 days ago

Breaking: Tambuwal withdraws from 2027 senatorial race, announces consensus candidate

Breaking: Tambuwal withdraws from 2027 senatorial race, announces consensus candidate

Politics

7 days ago

Breaking: Viral video shows Tinubu departing Rwanda back to Nigeria after 3-nation trip

Breaking: Viral video shows Tinubu departing Rwanda back to Nigeria after 3-nation trip

Nigeria

7 days ago

Breaking: Boko Haram raids school in top northern state, abducts school children

Breaking: Boko Haram raids school in top northern state, abducts school children

Nigeria

7 days ago

Train crashes into school bus full of school children in Kenya

Train crashes into school bus full of school children in Kenya

Nigeria

7 days ago

A train collided with a school bus in Gilgil, injuring pupils. Investigations into the crash and safety concerns at railway crossings are ongoing.

Breaking: Ebola outbreak kills 65 in top African country as details emerge

Breaking: Ebola outbreak kills 65 in top African country as details emerge

Africa

8 days ago

Ebola outbreak declared in DR Congo with 65 deaths in Ituri province. Response efforts underway amid security challenges as cases grow in gold-mining areas.

Breaking: EFCC arraigns bank MD over alleged N19m, $30,000, N20m fraud

Breaking: EFCC arraigns bank MD over alleged N19m, $30,000, N20m fraud

Nigeria

8 days ago

Blessing Gozi-Anyaokei of Viscount Microfinance Bank arraigned for fraudulent conversion of investment funds; Ugochukwu Ifeanachor faces similar fraud charges.

Breaking: Major shakeup as NJC queries 256 judges, suspends 2, details emerge

Breaking: Major shakeup as NJC queries 256 judges, suspends 2, details emerge

Nigeria

8 days ago

The NJC recommends 12 new Court of Appeal Justices, addresses judicial misconduct, and reviews 98 petitions, reinforcing accountability in Nigeria's judiciary.

What Obi and Kwankwaso agreed to do in 2031 emerges as top ally shares major details

What Obi and Kwankwaso agreed to do in 2031 emerges as top ally shares major details

Politics

8 days ago

Ibrahim Abdulkarim discusses Peter Obi's one-term pledge and long-term political strategy, highlighting reforms and succession plans for the 2027 elections.

Just in: Nigerian police extradite suspected 'Yahoo boy' to US over romance scam, wire fraud, others

Just in: Nigerian police extradite suspected 'Yahoo boy' to US over romance scam, wire fraud, others

Nigeria

8 days ago

Nigerian police extradite Samuel Ugberease to the US for online romance scam charges, as his syndicate allegedly defrauded victims of $1.5 million.

Peter Obi slams INEC ahead of 2027 elections, "They are agents of the President"

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Peter Obi slams INEC ahead of 2027 elections, "They are agents of the President"

Nigeria

8 days ago

Peter Obi accuses INEC of presidential bias ahead of the 2027 elections, questioning its independence and emphasising leadership competence for Nigeria's future.

Breaking: Tinubu sends nationwide message as APC begins primaries, "It is not do-or-die"

Breaking: Tinubu sends nationwide message as APC begins primaries, "It is not do-or-die"

Nigeria

8 days ago

President Bola Tinubu promotes unity and sportsmanship in APC primaries, urging fairness and internal democracy ahead of the 2026/2027 election cycle.

NAHCON releases number of people who have died and been hospitalised in 2026 Hajj

NAHCON releases number of people who have died and been hospitalised in 2026 Hajj

Nigeria

8 days ago

Four Nigerian pilgrims have died and over 54 have been hospitalised during the 2026 Hajj in Saudi Arabia, mainly due to heart complications, NAHCON reports.

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