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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

4638 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Breaking: Kaduna farmer accused of being Boko Haram member freed as DSS pays N3m compensation

Breaking: Kaduna farmer accused of being Boko Haram member freed as DSS pays N3m compensation

Nigeria

10 days ago

Breaking: Peter Obi reacts to court judgement on NDC

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Breaking: Peter Obi reacts to court judgement on NDC

Nigeria

10 days ago

Breaking: Trump speaks on saving Christians in the world, “We struck Nigeria"

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Breaking: Trump speaks on saving Christians in the world, “We struck Nigeria"

Nigeria

10 days ago

Breaking: Nigerian Army changes leadership structure, announces reasons

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Breaking: Nigerian Army changes leadership structure, announces reasons

Nigeria

10 days ago

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

11 days 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

11 days ago

Breaking: Aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper

Breaking: Aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper

Asia

11 days ago

Small aircraft struck Beijing's CITIC Tower, causing panic; debris fell as emergency responders evacuated people. Investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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

11 days ago

Laolu Akande receives the 2026 Voice of Truth Award in the US, as Nigerians celebrate his integrity, courage and commitment to principled journalism.

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

11 days ago

Prof. Attahiru Jega urges urgent amendments to sections of the 2026 Electoral Act, warning they may affect Nigeria’s electoral integrity before 2027.

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

11 days ago

Lagos building collapse death toll rises to nine as 26 people are rescued, with emergency agencies continuing search operations at the Alakija site.

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

11 days 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

11 days 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

11 days 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

12 days 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

12 days ago

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

Ezra Ukanwa