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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, where he brings his expertise to provide incisive, impactful coverage of national events. 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

3904 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Breaking: WAEC announces new deadline for all registering WASSCE 2026

Breaking: WAEC announces new deadline for all registering WASSCE 2026

Nigeria

15 days ago

Northern varsity takes action again student who allegedly duped US-based Nigerian professor

Northern varsity takes action again student who allegedly duped US-based Nigerian professor

Nigeria

15 days ago

CSOs ask ICPC, EFCC to probe NPF cooperative society under Ex-DIG Galadanci, give reason

CSOs ask ICPC, EFCC to probe NPF cooperative society under Ex-DIG Galadanci, give reason

Nigeria

16 days ago

Former Deeper Life member speaks out on what he noticed about the church and why he immediately left

Former Deeper Life member speaks out on what he noticed about the church and why he immediately left

Nigeria

16 days ago

Borno mosque breaks silence after unidentified individuals spread bomb scare on social media

Borno mosque breaks silence after unidentified individuals spread bomb scare on social media

Nigeria

16 days ago

2027 election: APC France reacts as Zamfara gov joins party, "Tinubu now has North-West"

2027 election: APC France reacts as Zamfara gov joins party, "Tinubu now has North-West"

Nigeria

16 days ago

Tinubu issues strong message to Nigerians on insecurity, "We will never surrender"

Tinubu issues strong message to Nigerians on insecurity, "We will never surrender"

Nigeria

16 days ago

President Tinubu assures Nigerians of unwavering stability, economic progress, and unity, receiving support from religious leaders across all geopolitical zones.

Killings in North-East: Ndume breaks silence shortly after Tinubu declares security emergency

Killings in North-East: Ndume breaks silence shortly after Tinubu declares security emergency

Nigeria

16 days ago

Senator Ali Ndume urges President Tinubu to act on the security emergency declaration, advocating for consistent military operations against insurgents in Borno.

Middle East war: US, Israel get strong warning from Iran Ambassador to Nigeria, "Trump can't"

Middle East war: US, Israel get strong warning from Iran Ambassador to Nigeria, "Trump can't"

Nigeria

16 days ago

Iran's Ambassador to Nigeria warns the US, Israel against interference in Iran's internal affairs, asserting leadership decisions are solely for the Iranian people.

Shina Philips speaks on alleged diversion of Police conference funds

Shina Philips speaks on alleged diversion of Police conference funds

Nigeria

17 days ago

Lenders Consult International Limited has denied allegations that funds meant for the Nigeria Police Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers were diverted, stating that neither the company nor its Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer, Dr Shina Philips, received or misused any money linked to the event.

Panic as private jet carrying influential Nigerian senator develops fault mid-air

Panic as private jet carrying influential Nigerian senator develops fault mid-air

Nigeria

17 days ago

Senator David Jimkuta's private aircraft returned safely to Abuja after a technical fault. Notable passengers included Magaji Jirape and Istifanus Gbana.

Breaking: Court issues judgment stopping INEC from validating PDP convention

Breaking: Court issues judgment stopping INEC from validating PDP convention

Politics

17 days ago

The Court of Appeal in Abuja has upheld the ruling preventing INEC from endorsing the PDP national convention, reshaping party dynamics in Nigeria.

Breaking: Peter Obi issues 2027 nationwide message to all Nigerians as he revalidates ADC membership

Breaking: Peter Obi issues 2027 nationwide message to all Nigerians as he revalidates ADC membership

Politics

17 days ago

Former presidential candidate Peter Obi revalidates his ADC membership, rallying Igbo leaders for political reform ahead of the 2027 elections. Unity is key.

Breaking: Head of Service building is on fire, video emerges

Breaking: Head of Service building is on fire, video emerges

Nigeria

17 days ago

A fire outbreak on March 9 damaged part of the Office of the Head of the Civil Service in Abuja, causing panic as smoke filled the area. Cause still unknown.

Oil prices soar after Iran names new supreme leader and launches more attacks

Oil prices soar after Iran names new supreme leader and launches more attacks

World

17 days ago

Tensions escalate in the Middle East as Mojtaba Khamenei becomes Iran’s new leader, prompting military strikes and surging oil prices amid geopolitical instability.

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