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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

Author's articles

Breaking: Former CAN president issues strong warning to Tinubu ahead of 2027, "You've failed"

Breaking: Former CAN president issues strong warning to Tinubu ahead of 2027, "You've failed"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Last moments of female teacher before brutal mob killing: "Please, I need water"

Last moments of female teacher before brutal mob killing: "Please, I need water"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Just In: Popular Nollywood actor withdraws financial crime claims against Abacha's ally, takes another action

Just In: Popular Nollywood actor withdraws financial crime claims against Abacha's ally, takes another action

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Bandits kill 9 farmers after invading community of top northern state

Breaking: Bandits kill 9 farmers after invading community of top northern state

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Police speak out after suspected bomb rocks Lagos market

Breaking: Police speak out after suspected bomb rocks Lagos market

Nigeria

3 months ago

Deadly bandit leader Bello Turji declares 'war', gives condition to Tinubu's govt

Deadly bandit leader Bello Turji declares 'war', gives condition to Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

3 months ago

FG commends progress in Hasetins' ongoing $400m rare earth plant project in Nasarawa

FG commends progress in Hasetins' ongoing $400m rare earth plant project in Nasarawa

Nigeria

3 months ago

A delegation of the federal government has visited the site of the ongoing construction of a $400m rare earth processing plant under construction in the Uke communit

110bn SUVs procurement: Group warns critics of NASS, "respect separation of powers"

110bn SUVs procurement: Group warns critics of NASS, "respect separation of powers"

Nigeria

3 months ago

ASJA urges respect for separation of powers amid debate on N110 billion vehicle procurement for lawmakers, highlighting its essential role in supporting democracy.

Obasanjo, others grace event as The Delborough celebrates Obi of Onitsha at 85

Obasanjo, others grace event as The Delborough celebrates Obi of Onitsha at 85

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Delborough Lagos hosted a lavish 85th birthday celebration for Obi of Onitsha, featuring dignitaries, cultural performances, and luxury hospitality in Nigeria.

Breaking: Tension as Sowore refuses to enter Black Maria after court orders his detention, video emerges

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Breaking: Tension as Sowore refuses to enter Black Maria after court orders his detention, video emerges

Nigeria

3 months ago

Human rights activist Omoyele Sowore resisted arrest after a court ordered his remand at Kuje Correctional Centre amid allegations of cyberstalking President Tinubu.

Phone-tapping trial: Court plays El-Rufai’s Arise TV interview video as lawyer Adeyanju testifies

Phone-tapping trial: Court plays El-Rufai’s Arise TV interview video as lawyer Adeyanju testifies

Nigeria

3 months ago

Deji Adeyanju testifies in the Federal High Court regarding Nasir El-Rufai's alleged phone-tapping, presenting video evidence amid ongoing prosecution by the SSS.

Breaking: Omoyele Sowore arrested as details emerge

Breaking: Omoyele Sowore arrested as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Omoyele Sowore remains in custody as the court hears his bail revocation challenge. Justice Umar sets next hearing for June 24 amid ongoing DSS prosecution.

Popular Nigerian cleric mysteriously dies inside hotel as details emerge

Popular Nigerian cleric mysteriously dies inside hotel as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Mr Omotayo Ezekiel Fajana, a cleric, was found dead in a hotel in Akungba-Akoko. Police investigate circumstances; three in custody. Church community in shock.

Breaking: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns as details emerge

Breaking: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns as details emerge

Europe

3 months ago

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns as Labour leader, reflecting on his tenure and plans for family life in an emotional address outside 10 Downing Street.

Breaking: Fresh tension in southwest as Fulani group challenges Sunday Igboho

Breaking: Fresh tension in southwest as Fulani group challenges Sunday Igboho

Nigeria

3 months ago

Concerned Fulani People of Nigeria urge President Tinubu and Governor Makinde to address Sunday Igboho's comments, warning against ethnic tension in Oyo state.

Ezra Ukanwa