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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

4678 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Breaking: Trouble for Sowore as court rejects evidence that Tinubu called Jonathan ‘drunkard’

Breaking: Trouble for Sowore as court rejects evidence that Tinubu called Jonathan ‘drunkard’

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Senate passes electoral bill as details emerge

Breaking: Senate passes electoral bill as details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Police Force recruitment: NPF asks Nigerians to apply before deadline, releases application link

Police Force recruitment: NPF asks Nigerians to apply before deadline, releases application link

Nigeria

5 months ago

Tinubu vs Obi, Atiku: Councillors openly announces 2027 support for one candidate

Tinubu vs Obi, Atiku: Councillors openly announces 2027 support for one candidate

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: 2 influential northern senators exit PDP ahead of 2027

Breaking: 2 influential northern senators exit PDP ahead of 2027

Politics

5 months ago

Nigerian governor indicted over alleged rail vandalization as Tinubu's govt vows to take 'tough' action

Nigerian governor indicted over alleged rail vandalization as Tinubu's govt vows to take 'tough' action

Nigeria

5 months ago

Tinubu reportedly issues fresh order to Wike amid battle with Fubara, "Back off now"

Breaking

Tinubu reportedly issues fresh order to Wike amid battle with Fubara, "Back off now"

Nigeria

5 months ago

President Bola Tinubu intervenes to end the Rivers State feud, halting impeachment actions against Governor Fubara and recognising Wike as political leader.

Trump: US set to deport 79 Nigerians on criminal list, releases their names, photos

Trump: US set to deport 79 Nigerians on criminal list, releases their names, photos

Nigeria

5 months ago

DHS plans to deport 79 convicted Nigerians as part of an intensified crackdown on criminal immigrants under President Trump. Names and details released publicly.

Keyede Heidel-Ajakaiye Calls for Sustained Investment to Grow African Animation

Keyede Heidel-Ajakaiye Calls for Sustained Investment to Grow African Animation

Nigeria

5 months ago

Keyede Heidel-Ajakaiye emphasises the need for investment in African animation to unlock its potential and preserve culture through storytelling in visual arts.

Is NAFDAC recruiting? FG issues important notice to all Nigerians

Is NAFDAC recruiting? FG issues important notice to all Nigerians

Nigeria

5 months ago

NAFDAC warns Nigerians against a fake press release about a non-existent recruitment exercise. No recruitment has been announced; remain vigilant against scams.

Immigration issues public notice over new recruitment: "Applicants who have applied"

Immigration issues public notice over new recruitment: "Applicants who have applied"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigeria Immigration Service warns of fake recruitment websites for the 2026 exercise. Only the CDCFIB portal is legitimate for applications. Stay informed.

Fear in FCT: Cobra kills Abuja school headmaster in his office weeks before Ifunanya’s death

Fear in FCT: Cobra kills Abuja school headmaster in his office weeks before Ifunanya’s death

Nigeria

5 months ago

Tragedy in FCT as Usman Mohammed, head teacher, dies from a snake bite. Rising soprano Ifunanya Nwangene also falls victim, prompting urgent calls for action.

Just in: 6 die, over 20 badly injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident

Just in: 6 die, over 20 badly injured in Lagos-Ibadan expressway accident

Nigeria

5 months ago

Six dead and 23 injured in a truck crash on Lagos–Ibadan Expressway. FRSC cites fatigue, speeding, and mixed loading as key factors. Investigation ongoing.

Ex-Nigerian senator mentions 2 things that attract snakes to your house: "A snake charmer said this"

Ex-Nigerian senator mentions 2 things that attract snakes to your house: "A snake charmer said this"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigerian singer Ifunanya, known as Nanyah_music, tragically died from a snake bite, prompting Senator Shehu Sani to share vital snake prevention advice.

NPA participates in investopia global Lagos as Nigeria, UAE deepen economic and investment ties

NPA participates in investopia global Lagos as Nigeria, UAE deepen economic and investment ties

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigeria's NPA engages in Investopia Global Lagos 2026, exploring infrastructure, logistics, and trade opportunities to enhance UAE-Nigeria economic relations.

Ezra Ukanwa