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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, where he brings his expertise to provide incisive, impactful coverage of national events. 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

3904 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Breaking: Police uncover identity of those that threatened to attack Abuja under Wike's watch

Breaking: Police uncover identity of those that threatened to attack Abuja under Wike's watch

Nigeria

10 days ago

ICPC vs El-Rufai: Date court will deliver final judgment over continuous detention of ex-gov announced

ICPC vs El-Rufai: Date court will deliver final judgment over continuous detention of ex-gov announced

Nigeria

10 days ago

Breaking: PDP's 3rd remaining governor reportedly prepares to defect as date and next party emerge

Breaking: PDP's 3rd remaining governor reportedly prepares to defect as date and next party emerge

Nigeria

10 days ago

Eid al-Fitr: Jubilation as Kano governor Kabir Yusuf orders early salary payment for workers

Eid al-Fitr: Jubilation as Kano governor Kabir Yusuf orders early salary payment for workers

Nigeria

10 days ago

Stakeholders urges Africa to end ethnic profiling in security operations

Stakeholders urges Africa to end ethnic profiling in security operations

Nigeria

12 days ago

Top Nigerian university gives special award to outstanding student-athletes

Top Nigerian university gives special award to outstanding student-athletes

Nigeria

12 days ago

Breaking: Tinubu approves relocation of another top agency to Presidency

Breaking: Tinubu approves relocation of another top agency to Presidency

Nigeria

12 days ago

Two police applicants arrested for alleged certificate forgery during Bauchi recruitment screening. NECO results flagged in verification of 403 candidates.

Just In: Tinubu, Otu, Jarigbe gets notable endorsement ahead 2027

Just In: Tinubu, Otu, Jarigbe gets notable endorsement ahead 2027

Politics

12 days ago

Cross River residents in Abuja endorse President Tinubu, Governor Otu, and Senator Jarigbe for the 2027 elections, citing strong leadership and impactful projects.

Igbinedion school takes action against students caught on viral video bullying another student

Igbinedion school takes action against students caught on viral video bullying another student

Nigeria

12 days ago

Igbinedion Education Centre expulses students for bullying in viral video, condemning the behaviour and reaffirming commitment to student safety and discipline.

Breaking: Chaos in Ilorin as Doma United goalkeeper trainer beaten unconscious after 1–1 draw

Breaking: Chaos in Ilorin as Doma United goalkeeper trainer beaten unconscious after 1–1 draw

Nigeria

12 days ago

Crowd unrest at Rashidi Yekini Stadium leaves Doma United F.C. coach unconscious after a 1–1 draw against ABS FC, prompting calls for security improvements.

Nigerian student, one other who donated their plasma In Canada are dead, details emerge

Nigerian student, one other who donated their plasma In Canada are dead, details emerge

Nigeria

12 days ago

Health Canada is reviewing two fatal plasma donation cases in Winnipeg, including a Nigerian student's death, amid ongoing investigations into Grifols’ processes.

2 police applicants arrested over certificate fraud in Bauchi

2 police applicants arrested over certificate fraud in Bauchi

Nigeria

12 days ago

Two police applicants arrested for alleged certificate forgery during Bauchi recruitment screening. NECO results flagged in verification of 403 candidates.

Breaking: 18 terrorists killed, 37 captured as undertakes 24hours nationwide operation

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Breaking: 18 terrorists killed, 37 captured as undertakes 24hours nationwide operation

Nigeria

12 days ago

Nigerian troops killed 18 terrorists, arrested 37 suspects, and rescued 9 kidnapped victims across multiple states, disrupting criminal networks and seizing weapons.

Nigeria’s maritime sector records historic growth amid sweeping port reforms

Nigeria’s maritime sector records historic growth amid sweeping port reforms

Nigeria

13 days ago

Nigeria’s maritime sector surges with a 24.8% rise in cargo throughput in 2025, driven by reforms enhancing port competitiveness and digital transformation.

Breaking: US airstrikes kills another top Iran leader as war escalates

Breaking: US airstrikes kills another top Iran leader as war escalates

Nigeria

13 days ago

A Lebanese cleric has died after sustaining injuries in an air strike that targeted his residence in southern Lebanon, as tensions linked to conflict intensifies.

Ezra Ukanwa