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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

4671 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Breaking: Tinubu's govt signs new 'deportation' deal with UK as details emerge

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Breaking: Tinubu's govt signs new 'deportation' deal with UK as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

“From cells to farms”: Stakeholders move to turn Nigerian prisons into food hubs

“From cells to farms”: Stakeholders move to turn Nigerian prisons into food hubs

Nigeria

3 months ago

IGP takes action over fake “moniepoint scandal” claims

IGP takes action over fake “moniepoint scandal” claims

Nigeria

3 months ago

Iran's overnight missiles kill elderly couple in Israel as war enters dangerous phase

Iran's overnight missiles kill elderly couple in Israel as war enters dangerous phase

World

3 months ago

Breaking: Another deadly accident happen in Abuja as video and other details emerge

Breaking: Another deadly accident happen in Abuja as video and other details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: NRC announces special Eid-El-Fitr train services for Nigerians

Breaking: NRC announces special Eid-El-Fitr train services for Nigerians

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Iran supreme leader vows action after Israel eliminates 3 officials in 48hrs, "They must pay"

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Breaking: Iran supreme leader vows action after Israel eliminates 3 officials in 48hrs, "They must pay"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Mojtaba Khamenei vows decisive retaliation after Major General Ali Larijani's assassination, warning enemies of Islam must face consequences for their actions.

Full list of Iranian powerful leaders eliminated by Israel and US forces since the war started

Full list of Iranian powerful leaders eliminated by Israel and US forces since the war started

World

3 months ago

Iran's leadership faces turmoil after Ayatollah Khamenei's assassination alongside senior officials in US-Israeli strikes, disrupting military & security structures.

Breaking: US Embassy to temporarily shutdown operations in Nigeria as reason emerges

Breaking: US Embassy to temporarily shutdown operations in Nigeria as reason emerges

Nigeria

3 months ago

The US Embassy in Nigeria will temporarily close its Abuja and Lagos offices on 19-20 March 2026 for Eid-el-Fitr, resuming normal services post-holiday.

Breaking: Tensions explode as Israel kills Iran intelligence minister in fresh overnight assassination strike

Breaking: Tensions explode as Israel kills Iran intelligence minister in fresh overnight assassination strike

World

3 months ago

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirms the killing of Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib by Israel, marking a surge in high-profile assassinations in Iran.

Deborah Enenche blasted as church members question her father over alleged body piercing, jewellery

Deborah Enenche blasted as church members question her father over alleged body piercing, jewellery

Nigeria

3 months ago

Concerns arise among Dunamis International Gospel Centre members over Senior Pastor’s daughter’s appearance following a viral post questioning her lifestyle choices.

Alleged false declaration: Court fixes date in suit against Ogun governor

Alleged false declaration: Court fixes date in suit against Ogun governor

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Federal High Court adjourns the false declaration suit against Governor Dapo Abiodun to July 9, 2026, addressing accountability in Nigeria’s political system.

Breaking: Kwankwaso, Gov Zulum break silence over bomb blast in Maiduguri

Breaking: Kwankwaso, Gov Zulum break silence over bomb blast in Maiduguri

Nigeria

3 months ago

Borno Governor Babagana Zulum and Rabiu Kwankwaso have condemned the latest bomb blast in Maiduguri and highlighted the urgent need for action against terrorism.

New prophecy of what will happen when Tinubu, APC return to power in 2027 emerges: “This is not a joke”

New prophecy of what will happen when Tinubu, APC return to power in 2027 emerges: “This is not a joke”

Nigeria

3 months ago

Prophet Joshua Iginla warns of health and safety risks for political figures ahead of the 2027 elections, urging prayers and caution particularly during air travel.

Breaking: FCT minister Wike's biggest ally Philip Aduda finally quits PDP

Breaking: FCT minister Wike's biggest ally Philip Aduda finally quits PDP

Nigeria

3 months ago

Former Senator Philip Aduda resigns from PDP, citing internal crisis. His departure signals potential political shifts in FCT as restructuring debates unfold.

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