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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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Lagos govt acknowledges its 'bad' waste evacuation in major cities, speaks on next action

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Lagos govt acknowledges its 'bad' waste evacuation in major cities, speaks on next action

Nigeria

3 months ago

Killings and abductions: Nigerian Army announces number of soldiers it will recruit again

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Killings and abductions: Nigerian Army announces number of soldiers it will recruit again

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper

Breaking: Aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper

Asia

3 months ago

Nigerians celebrate Laolu Akande’s Voice of Truth Award, praise integrity in journalism

Nigerians celebrate Laolu Akande’s Voice of Truth Award, praise integrity in journalism

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Ex-INEC chairman announces Electoral Act sections that must be amended before 2027

Breaking: Ex-INEC chairman announces Electoral Act sections that must be amended before 2027

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Lagos govt releases new death toll and people rescued as 2-storey building collapses

Breaking: Lagos govt releases new death toll and people rescued as 2-storey building collapses

Nigeria

3 months ago

Just in: Israeli Air Force helicopter carrying President Herzog makes emergency landing

Just in: Israeli Air Force helicopter carrying President Herzog makes emergency landing

World

3 months ago

Israeli Air Force helicopter with President Herzog performs emergency landing after bird strike during flight. No injuries reported; journey resumes as planned.

Ex-Nigerian president storms Kano, visits Obi's running mate Kwankwaso ahead of 2027 election

Ex-Nigerian president storms Kano, visits Obi's running mate Kwankwaso ahead of 2027 election

Politics

3 months ago

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo visits Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso in Kano, stirring political speculation ahead of potential alliances for the 2027 elections.

Apply Now: FRSC begins nationwide recruitment, releases application link

Apply Now: FRSC begins nationwide recruitment, releases application link

Nigeria

3 months ago

The FRSC has begun its 2026 recruitment for Officer, Marshal Inspector, and Road Marshal Assistant positions. Applications are open online for qualified Nigerians.

Was Lagos hit by bomb blast? Police clears air on Mushin explosion

Was Lagos hit by bomb blast? Police clears air on Mushin explosion

Nigeria

3 months ago

Lagos Police clarify that the Mushin incident was a mechanical explosion, not a bomb blast or terrorist attack, dispelling public concerns with factual findings.

"I killed her to teach her a lesson": Ex-employee of former OGTV broadcaster confesses

"I killed her to teach her a lesson": Ex-employee of former OGTV broadcaster confesses

Nigeria

3 months ago

Three suspects arrested in the murder of broadcaster Olakitan Oyesiku reveal a personal grievance as motive, as investigations by Ogun State police continue.

Breaking: Number of people declared dead in Lagos emerges as 2-storey building collapses

Breaking: Number of people declared dead in Lagos emerges as 2-storey building collapses

Nigeria

3 months ago

2 confirmed dead in Lagos building collapse. Six rescued, bringing total survivors to 16. Incident highlights urgent need for building safety standards enforcement.

Breaking: Supreme Court hands Trump two major immigration victories

Breaking: Supreme Court hands Trump two major immigration victories

US

3 months ago

US Supreme Court delivers major wins for Trump’s immigration policy, limiting asylum claims and TPS for Haitian and Syrian migrants, bolstering enforcement measures.

State police: Group sends major message to Tinubu, "This is a major goal"

State police: Group sends major message to Tinubu, "This is a major goal"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Tinubu Media Force praises Senate's passage of state police bill, highlighting community involvement and decentralisation as crucial for Nigeria's security reform.

Breaking: Tension as new terrorist sect emerges in top northern state

Breaking: Tension as new terrorist sect emerges in top northern state

Nigeria

3 months ago

Kebbi government expresses concern over the terror-linked Sai Malam sect in Argungu, while launching a Violent Crimes Response Unit to enhance security operations.

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