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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

4314 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Breaking: 3 Germans and pilot die as Namibia plane crashes in desert

Breaking: 3 Germans and pilot die as Namibia plane crashes in desert

Nigeria

11 days ago

“Two people would expose you”: Cleric discloses what he told alleged coup plotters against Tinubu

“Two people would expose you”: Cleric discloses what he told alleged coup plotters against Tinubu

Nigeria

11 days ago

Plot to sack Tinubu: Kwankwaso announces what ADC and NDC may likely do before 2027

Plot to sack Tinubu: Kwankwaso announces what ADC and NDC may likely do before 2027

Politics

11 days ago

Son of Accord party's women leader killed as party Issues warning ahead of Osun guber election

Son of Accord party's women leader killed as party Issues warning ahead of Osun guber election

Nigeria

11 days ago

Breaking: Tinubu appoints Major General Fadewa as homeland security adviser

Breaking: Tinubu appoints Major General Fadewa as homeland security adviser

Nigeria

11 days ago

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

11 days 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

11 days ago

INEC plans to deploy 1.4 million ad hoc personnel for the 2027 elections, with improved welfare and security for over 700,000 corps members required for each phase.

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

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

Nigeria

11 days ago

JAMB sets deadlines for 2025/2026 admissions: public universities by October 31, private by November 30, with candidates to accept offers within four weeks.

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

12 days ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrives in Nairobi for the Africa-France Summit, aiming to enhance diplomatic relations between African nations and France.

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

12 days ago

Tragedy strikes as 73-year-old Nigerian pilgrim Mallama Aishatu dies from cardiac arrest during Hajj 2026; NAHCON offers condolences and support to her family.

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

12 days ago

Rauf Aregbesola denies returning to the APC, criticising the party for abandoning its ideals and urging ADC members to mobilise for the 2027 elections.

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

Exclusive

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

Nigeria

12 days 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

12 days 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

12 days 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

13 days ago

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

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