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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

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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

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

2 police applicants arrested over certificate fraud in Bauchi

2 police applicants arrested over certificate fraud in Bauchi

Nigeria

3 months ago

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

3 months ago

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

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

Nigeria

3 months ago

2027: APC gets strong warning against fielding ‘wrong candidates’ in Oyo, Ogun, Lagos

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2027: APC gets strong warning against fielding ‘wrong candidates’ in Oyo, Ogun, Lagos

Politics

3 months ago

Nigerian Army releases list of successful short service applicants, notice on next action and link emerge

Nigerian Army releases list of successful short service applicants, notice on next action and link emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Army announces successful candidates for DSSC 29/2026, reporting for training on 27 March 2026. List available online; failure to report results in forfeiture.

Breaking: US issues security alert in Nigeria, "You must avoid these areas"

Breaking: US issues security alert in Nigeria, "You must avoid these areas"

Nigeria

3 months ago

US Embassy in Abuja issues a security advisory for citizens in Nigeria ahead of International Quds Day protest, urging them to stay indoors and avoid gatherings.

Middle East war: Trump releases new information about Iran's new supreme leader

Middle East war: Trump releases new information about Iran's new supreme leader

US

3 months ago

US President Trump believes Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but injured as the conflict escalates, with leaders vowing to continue fighting.

Breaking: Atiku's son joins ADC ahead of 2027, "We'll restore dignity"

Breaking: Atiku's son joins ADC ahead of 2027, "We'll restore dignity"

Politics

3 months ago

Adamu Atiku, son of ex-VP Atiku Abubakar, announces his registration with the African Democratic Congress, aiming to strengthen Nigeria's democracy and governance.

Breaking: "Why PDP failed," Bode George opens can of worms

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Breaking: "Why PDP failed," Bode George opens can of worms

Nigeria

3 months ago

Olabode George blames the PDP's crisis on greed and neglect of founding principles, stressing the need for unity to restore stability and address internal divisions.

Security kills armed man who rammed his vehicle into Michigan synagogue

Security kills armed man who rammed his vehicle into Michigan synagogue

Nigeria

3 months ago

A man with a rifle drove into Temple Israel in Michigan, leading to a shooting by security. Authorities investigate the incident's motive and identity.

Chaos as gunman storms US varsity campus, opens fire before being killed, 2 injured

Chaos as gunman storms US varsity campus, opens fire before being killed, 2 injured

US

3 months ago

Gunman opens fire in Old Dominion University's Constant Hall, injuring two. Campus declared safe, classes suspended. Investigation by ATF ongoing.

Breaking: Pope Leo breaks silence over US-Israel vs Iran war, "Many children are dead"

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Breaking: Pope Leo breaks silence over US-Israel vs Iran war, "Many children are dead"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Pope Leo expresses deep sorrow over violence in Iran, calling for peace amid civilian deaths, while mourning Rev. Pierre El Rahi's tragic loss in Lebanon.

Just In: Police arraign top Living Faith church pastor over ‘unlawful sale of couple’s embryos’

Just In: Police arraign top Living Faith church pastor over ‘unlawful sale of couple’s embryos’

Nigeria

4 months ago

Pastor John Abebe faces fraud charges for allegedly defrauding a couple of N19 million for IVF and unlawfully selling their embryos, with bail set at N5 million.

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