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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

4679 articles published since 17 May 2024

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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

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Does cashew bark cure snake bites? Here is what we know

Does cashew bark cure snake bites? Here is what we know

Nigeria

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Former Northern gov's wife releases video, speaks on how huge cobra snake stormed her house

Former Northern gov's wife releases video, speaks on how huge cobra snake stormed her house

Nigeria

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Full list: 10 African countries with the most military war aircraft

Full list: 10 African countries with the most military war aircraft

Africa

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Sunday Igboho speaks out shortly after returning from exile

Sunday Igboho speaks out shortly after returning from exile

Nigeria

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Flashback: What Nigerian university did after final-year student died from snake bite

Flashback: What Nigerian university did after final-year student died from snake bite

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigerian governor declares public holidays across the state

Nigerian governor declares public holidays across the state

Nigeria

5 months ago

Ondo state government declares February 2-3, 2026, public holidays to celebrate its 50th anniversary, urging citizens to engage in commemorative events.

Plot to Overthrow Tinubu: Weapons, vehicles, details of other items recovered from coup plotters emerge

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Plot to Overthrow Tinubu: Weapons, vehicles, details of other items recovered from coup plotters emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Investigators uncovered weapons, cash and vehicles linked to a coup plot against President Tinubu, implicating over 25 military officers in a coordinated conspiracy.

IPOB’s lawyer makes important announcement to all Igbos, "February 2 sit-at-home order is fraudulent"

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IPOB’s lawyer makes important announcement to all Igbos, "February 2 sit-at-home order is fraudulent"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor dismissed the February 2 sit-at-home order as fake and fraudulent, urging South-East residents to ignore the false directive attributed to IPOB.

Breaking: Southeastern gov sacks all political appointees, monarchs from Amasiri community

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Breaking: Southeastern gov sacks all political appointees, monarchs from Amasiri community

Nigeria

5 months ago

Governor Nwifuru dissolves Amasiri Community's leadership after violent attacks. Four dead in Edda Local Government Area as boundary disputes escalate.

Full List: 10 countries in Africa with the strongest military in 2026

Full List: 10 countries in Africa with the strongest military in 2026

Nigeria

5 months ago

In 2026, Egypt, Algeria, and Nigeria lead Africa's military rankings, reflecting advancements in manpower, equipment, and defence capabilities across the continent.

Ex-Nigerian senator warns Nigerians hiding in US as Trump begins deportation: "Respect yourselves"

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Ex-Nigerian senator warns Nigerians hiding in US as Trump begins deportation: "Respect yourselves"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Former senator Shehu Sani warns Nigerians in the US to return home voluntarily, highlighting risks of deportation in light of Trump's immigration policies.

IMO 2027: "Why Uzodinma is afraid of Chima Amadi," Analyst explains

IMO 2027: "Why Uzodinma is afraid of Chima Amadi," Analyst explains

Politics

5 months ago

Media attacks against Chima Amadi highlight ruling fears as he gains traction in Imo's 2027 governorship race, disrupting traditional political structures.

Coup: Identity of the man who wanted to overthrow President Tinubu is finally out

Coup: Identity of the man who wanted to overthrow President Tinubu is finally out

Nigeria

5 months ago

Military investigators identified Colonel Mohammed Ma’aji as the main architect and financier of the foiled coup against President Tinubu, leading to 16 arrests.

ICPC Appoints Mrs Temilade Aderemi Okesanjo as Resident Consultant, Strategy and Communications

ICPC Appoints Mrs Temilade Aderemi Okesanjo as Resident Consultant, Strategy and Communications

Nigeria

5 months ago

ICPC appoints Mrs Temilade Aderemi Okesanjo as Resident Consultant (Strategy and Communications) to enhance impact-driven governance and stakeholder engagement.

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