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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

5293 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Breaking: Court takes another action over fresh applications in ADC de-registration suit

Breaking: Court takes another action over fresh applications in ADC de-registration suit

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: INEC announces number of corps members to be deployed for 2027 election

Breaking: INEC announces number of corps members to be deployed for 2027 election

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: JAMB announces deadline for 2025/2026 university admissions nationwide

Breaking: JAMB announces deadline for 2025/2026 university admissions nationwide

Nigeria

5 months ago

Viral video shows Tinubu arriving Kenya ahead of the Africa-France summit

Viral video shows Tinubu arriving Kenya ahead of the Africa-France summit

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Tragedy as Nigerian pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia, FG speaks out

Breaking: Tragedy as Nigerian pilgrim dies in Saudi Arabia, FG speaks out

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Rauf Aregbesola breaks silence over dumping Atiku, ADC for APC ahead of 2027

Exclusive

Breaking: Rauf Aregbesola breaks silence over dumping Atiku, ADC for APC ahead of 2027

Politics

5 months ago

Breaking: Atiku's camp mentions what opposition must do to defeat Tinubu in 2027, "Not sentiments"

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Breaking: Atiku's camp mentions what opposition must do to defeat Tinubu in 2027, "Not sentiments"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Atiku Abubakar's camp urges opposition to adopt realistic strategies over zoning debates, highlighting the need for credible coalitions ahead of the 2027 election.

FG announces port performance in Q1 2026 as details emerge

FG announces port performance in Q1 2026 as details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigeria's maritime sector sees Q1 2026 growth, with GRT rising 19.5%. Improved vessel efficiency and port reforms enhance regional trade, driven by the AfCFTA.

Panic gunmen storm Nigerian varsity campus, kill student driving his JLK Mercedes-Benz

Panic gunmen storm Nigerian varsity campus, kill student driving his JLK Mercedes-Benz

Nigeria

5 months ago

Tension at University of Benin as unidentified gunmen fatally shoot a student near campus. Rising insecurity sparks fears among students and residents.

Breaking: Tension as ex-president Buhari's top minister is declared wanted

Breaking: Tension as ex-president Buhari's top minister is declared wanted

Nigeria

5 months ago

EFCC declares former Minister Sadiya Umar Farouq wanted over alleged criminal conspiracy and diversion of public funds during Buhari’s administration.

Breaking: Panic as thunderstorm kills Nigerian police officer on duty, location emerges

Breaking: Panic as thunderstorm kills Nigerian police officer on duty, location emerges

Nigeria

5 months ago

Inspector Abdulkadir Garba, known as "Buratai," tragically died after a lightning strike while on duty in Maiduguri, leaving colleagues and residents in shock.

NCDC mentions 8 things Nigerians must do to avoid contracting hantavirus amid global outbreak

NCDC mentions 8 things Nigerians must do to avoid contracting hantavirus amid global outbreak

Nigeria

5 months ago

NCDC confirms no Hantavirus cases in Nigeria; advises on hygiene and cleanliness to prevent infection. Global outbreak raises awareness amid low local risk.

2027 election: Idoma youths announce preferred candidate for senate

2027 election: Idoma youths announce preferred candidate for senate

Nigeria

5 months ago

Chief Patrick Ojechema Idoko, endorsed by Idoma youths, discusses renewable energy initiatives with Ben Murray-Bruce for the 2027 Benue South Senate race.

"Why Tinubu must return in 2027": Fani Kayode, Reno Omokri speak out

"Why Tinubu must return in 2027": Fani Kayode, Reno Omokri speak out

Politics

5 months ago

Femi Fani-Kayode and Reno Omokri endorse President Tinubu's 2027 re-election, citing power rotation and economic reforms as vital for Nigeria's stability.

2027 plot to sack Tinubu: Viral video shows Obi, Dickson, Kwankwaso in Abuja as details emerge

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2027 plot to sack Tinubu: Viral video shows Obi, Dickson, Kwankwaso in Abuja as details emerge

Politics

5 months ago

Peter Obi met Henry Seriake Dickson at Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso’s Abuja residence, sparking speculation on opposition realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.

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