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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: Wike's PDP, ADC reject Ibadan meeting, announce what'll happen with 2027 presidential ticket

Breaking: Wike's PDP, ADC reject Ibadan meeting, announce what'll happen with 2027 presidential ticket

Politics

5 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu's govt takes action to regulate textbooks for primary, secondary schools

Breaking: Tinubu's govt takes action to regulate textbooks for primary, secondary schools

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Another Nigerian man found dead at his workplace in UK

Breaking: Another Nigerian man found dead at his workplace in UK

World

5 months ago

Breaking: Bandits forced to flee as top northern community resists deadly attack, details emerge

Breaking: Bandits forced to flee as top northern community resists deadly attack, details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Ex-president, Makinde, other opposition leaders take action to 'save democracy' under Tinubu

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Breaking: Ex-president, Makinde, other opposition leaders take action to 'save democracy' under Tinubu

Nigeria

5 months ago

Popular Nigerian Christian Artist Speaks Out After Ex-VP Osinbajo Condemned ‘Prosperity Gospel'

Popular Nigerian Christian Artist Speaks Out After Ex-VP Osinbajo Condemned ‘Prosperity Gospel'

Nigeria

5 months ago

Gbajabiamila hailed over comment on ADC crisis: “Unapologetic APC loyalist

Gbajabiamila hailed over comment on ADC crisis: “Unapologetic APC loyalist

Nigeria

5 months ago

A political support group, Gbaja Network for Asiwaju 2027, has expressed support for Femi Gbajabiamila following recent comments attributed to him regarding party

Nigeria vs Kenya: Who leads in English proficiency?

Nigeria vs Kenya: Who leads in English proficiency?

Nigeria

5 months ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan rejects a ₦1 billion defamation judgement by former Kogi Governor Yahaya Bello, vowing to appeal the court's decision.

Police recruitment: PSC releases information on next step for applicants, link emerges

Police recruitment: PSC releases information on next step for applicants, link emerges

Nigeria

5 months ago

The PSC and Nigeria Police Force announce the Police Constable recruitment exam from 28-30 April 2026, stressing eligibility, transparency, and zero fees.

Breaking: EFCC issues strong warning to content creators nationwide, "Be warned!"

Breaking: EFCC issues strong warning to content creators nationwide, "Be warned!"

Nigeria

5 months ago

The EFCC warns content creators against unauthorised use of its identity in skits, stating offenders will face legal consequences for misrepresentation.

Insiders speak on how ex-minister of power resigned: "The president didn't want him to go"

Insiders speak on how ex-minister of power resigned: "The president didn't want him to go"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Adebayo Adelabu resigns as Nigeria's Minister of Power amidst President Tinubu's attempts to dissuade him, aiming to contest the 2027 Oyo governorship race.

US-based Nigerian man arrested in Los Angeles, to face deportation for 3 offences

US-based Nigerian man arrested in Los Angeles, to face deportation for 3 offences

Nigeria

5 months ago

Olatunde Abiodun Olusanjo, 53, a Nigerian based in the US, was arrested in Los Angeles on April 21, 2026 by U.S. ICE ERO and is in custody facing deportation.

Just In: Ganduje discloses reason for spate of street begging in Nigeria

Just In: Ganduje discloses reason for spate of street begging in Nigeria

Nigeria

5 months ago

Ex-Kano Governor Ganduje links street begging in Northern Nigeria to neglect of persons with disabilities and urges investment in education and assistive technology.

Breaking: NiDCOM tells Nigerians in South Africa what action to take next as Xenophobic attacks worsen

Breaking: NiDCOM tells Nigerians in South Africa what action to take next as Xenophobic attacks worsen

Nigeria

5 months ago

NiDCOM advises Nigerians in South Africa to close businesses amid rising xenophobic tensions and violent protests in multiple cities, urging safety and vigilance.

Breaking: Jubilation as Nigerian governor approves minimum wage for workers

Breaking: Jubilation as Nigerian governor approves minimum wage for workers

Nigeria

5 months ago

Gombe State's governor approves full implementation of ₦70,000 minimum wage for local government workers, clearing arrears to enhance morale and service delivery.

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