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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

Anguish as Oyo schoolchildren, teachers spend one month in captivity

Anguish as Oyo schoolchildren, teachers spend one month in captivity

Nigeria

3 months ago

SheCan DoMore 2026: Chief Austin Albert Challenges Nigerians to Rethink Wealth Creation

SheCan DoMore 2026: Chief Austin Albert Challenges Nigerians to Rethink Wealth Creation

Nigeria

3 months ago

Full list of 5 LGAs that could decide the winner of Ekiti governorship election 2026

Full list of 5 LGAs that could decide the winner of Ekiti governorship election 2026

Nigeria

3 months ago

Who Is Oluwadare Patrick Bejide? 10 facts about ADC candidate in Ekiti governorship election

Who Is Oluwadare Patrick Bejide? 10 facts about ADC candidate in Ekiti governorship election

Nigeria

3 months ago

Full List of Ekiti state governors since 1999 as election approaches

Full List of Ekiti state governors since 1999 as election approaches

Nigeria

3 months ago

Just In: Police arrest 2 over possession of firearm

Just In: Police arrest 2 over possession of firearm

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: DSS rejects international funding for Nigeria's security woes, gives reasons

Breaking: DSS rejects international funding for Nigeria's security woes, gives reasons

Nigeria

3 months ago

DSS urges the House of Reps to reject foreign funding for the proposed Security Trust Fund, warning of risks to Nigeria’s sovereignty and security operations.

Breaking: Aregbesola, top Atiku ally, announces who Nigerians must vote for in 2027

Breaking: Aregbesola, top Atiku ally, announces who Nigerians must vote for in 2027

Politics

3 months ago

ADC leaders David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola rally in Ekiti, advocating for electoral victory against the APC as they support candidate Dare Bejide ahead of the polls.

Breaking: NDC senatorial aspirant takes party, INEC to court ahead of 2027

Breaking: NDC senatorial aspirant takes party, INEC to court ahead of 2027

Politics

3 months ago

Isaac Nwachukwu, an Imo North senatorial aspirant, has sued the Nigeria Democratic Congress and INEC over alleged candidate substitution for the 2027 elections.

Breaking: Lagos govt to send over 200 beggars back to their states as details emerge

Breaking: Lagos govt to send over 200 beggars back to their states as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Lagos government plans to repatriate 226 beggars arrested during a clean-up operation aimed at improving public safety and environmental order across the state.

Breaking: Tinubu's govt announces when all Nigerians in South Africa will be brought back

Breaking: Tinubu's govt announces when all Nigerians in South Africa will be brought back

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Federal Government will evacuate Nigerians from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks, with 258 already returned. Efforts to enhance citizen safety continue.

Deeper Life Church announces GCK crusade in Abuja: "Banditry will end after this program"

Deeper Life Church announces GCK crusade in Abuja: "Banditry will end after this program"

Nigeria

4 months ago

Deeper Life Bible Church announces the Global Crusade with Kumuyi in Abuja from June 24-29, 2026, focusing on spiritual transformation and national impact.

Stakeholders make demands as Reps review military overhaul

Stakeholders make demands as Reps review military overhaul

Nigeria

4 months ago

The House of Representatives reviews reforms to enhance Nigeria's defence, focusing on military welfare, healthcare, and support services for personnel and veterans.

Breaking: Top district head assassinated as details emerge

Breaking: Top district head assassinated as details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

District Head Saf Samuel Alaket of Gwande, Plateau State, was murdered in an ambush, sparking mourning and security concerns in Bokkos Local Government Area.

UAE public holidays 2026: Full list of confirmed and expected dates, including long weekends

UAE public holidays 2026: Full list of confirmed and expected dates, including long weekends

Asia

4 months ago

UAE residents will enjoy at least 12 public holidays in 2026, enhancing work-life balance with significant breaks like Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday, UAE National Day.

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