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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

Author's articles

Breaking: Number of people declared dead in Lagos emerges as 2-storey building collapses

Breaking: Number of people declared dead in Lagos emerges as 2-storey building collapses

Nigeria

12 days ago

Breaking: Supreme Court hands Trump two major immigration victories

Breaking: Supreme Court hands Trump two major immigration victories

US

12 days ago

State police: Group sends major message to Tinubu, "This is a major goal"

State police: Group sends major message to Tinubu, "This is a major goal"

Nigeria

12 days ago

Breaking: Tension as new terrorist sect emerges in top northern state

Breaking: Tension as new terrorist sect emerges in top northern state

Nigeria

12 days ago

N8.6bn CCTV contract fraud: ICPC takes action against El-Rufai, ex-aide

N8.6bn CCTV contract fraud: ICPC takes action against El-Rufai, ex-aide

Nigeria

12 days ago

Breaking: Police announce fresh update over assassination of former broadcast journalist, 'Aunty Kitan'

Breaking: Police announce fresh update over assassination of former broadcast journalist, 'Aunty Kitan'

Nigeria

12 days ago

Full list: FG finally discloses identities of 9 persons, entities allegedly financing terrorism

Full list: FG finally discloses identities of 9 persons, entities allegedly financing terrorism

Nigeria

12 days ago

The federal government has sanctioned six individuals and three bureau de change firms over alleged terrorism financing, giving fresh directives to banks.

NPA, Police Crackdown On Unauthorised Checkpoints Along Port Corridors

NPA, Police Crackdown On Unauthorised Checkpoints Along Port Corridors

Nigeria

13 days ago

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and the Nigeria Police Force have moved to crack down on unauthorised checkpoints and roadblocks along the Apapa and Tin Can Islan

Breaking: FG discovers 3 mineral deposits in top northern state

Breaking: FG discovers 3 mineral deposits in top northern state

Nigeria

13 days ago

FG announces a major polymetallic mineral province in Kaduna State, revealing invaluable resources to transform Nigeria's mining sector and drive investment.

Deeper Life Pastor Kumuyi begins 6-day powerful crusade, "God will address Nigeria's challenges"

Deeper Life Pastor Kumuyi begins 6-day powerful crusade, "God will address Nigeria's challenges"

Nigeria

13 days ago

Pastor Kumuyi has arrived in Abuja for a 6-day Global Crusade focused on spiritual renewal, societal solutions, and divine intervention amidst Nigeria's challenges.

Breaking: 2027 prophecy lands powerful prophet in trouble as Kwankwaso takes action, "You've been warned"

Breaking: 2027 prophecy lands powerful prophet in trouble as Kwankwaso takes action, "You've been warned"

Nigeria

13 days ago

Rabiu Kwankwaso threatens N10 billion legal action against cleric Babatunde Ayodele over alleged defamatory statements about his relationship with Peter Obi.

Breaking: Full list emerges as court sentences 13 suspects over offices against Lagos govt

Breaking: Full list emerges as court sentences 13 suspects over offices against Lagos govt

Nigeria

13 days ago

13 suspects were sentenced to three months for assaulting Lagos environmental officials, reinforcing the state's stance against violence towards public officers.

Breaking: Nigerian gov suddenly makes U-turn after sacking all traditional rulers, council chair

Breaking: Nigerian gov suddenly makes U-turn after sacking all traditional rulers, council chair

Nigeria

13 days ago

Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State reverses the removal of the Traditional Rulers Council chairman, extending tenure amidst conflicting directives.

Breaking: 3-storey building collapses, many trapped, photos, video emerge

Breaking: 3-storey building collapses, many trapped, photos, video emerge

Nigeria

13 days ago

A three-storey building collapse in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, trapped construction workers. Rescue efforts continue as concerns over safety standards mount.

World Cup: FCT minister sends important message to Super Eagles, "If nobody tells you"

World Cup: FCT minister sends important message to Super Eagles, "If nobody tells you"

Nigeria

13 days ago

Minister Nyesom Wike expresses disappointment over Super Eagles' failure to qualify for the 2026 World Cup, urging Joseph Yobo to convey fans' dissatisfaction.

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