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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

Author's articles

Breaking: Tension as US captures Iran cargo ship amid Strait of Hormuz battle

Breaking: Tension as US captures Iran cargo ship amid Strait of Hormuz battle

Asia

6 months ago

PWDs sends strong message to Tinubu's govt over implementation of Disability Act

PWDs sends strong message to Tinubu's govt over implementation of Disability Act

Nigeria

6 months ago

Just In: Trump's govt mentions 4 areas US shares ties with Nigeria

Just In: Trump's govt mentions 4 areas US shares ties with Nigeria

Nigeria

6 months ago

UTME candidates who were abducted on their way to exam centers speak out, "They forced us to drink"

UTME candidates who were abducted on their way to exam centers speak out, "They forced us to drink"

Nigeria

6 months ago

1st Nigerian female pilot who obtained commercial multi-engine license gets new message from customs

1st Nigerian female pilot who obtained commercial multi-engine license gets new message from customs

Nigeria

6 months ago

Tragedy as man kills 7 of his children, 1 other in US as details emerge

Tragedy as man kills 7 of his children, 1 other in US as details emerge

US

6 months ago

Breaking: Sonfada Etsu Nupe dies as Niger state, Nupe kingdom mourn

Breaking: Sonfada Etsu Nupe dies as Niger state, Nupe kingdom mourn

Nigeria

6 months ago

Etsu Nupe Mahmud Abubakar's death sparks mourning across Niger state. Governor Bago describes it as a "colossal loss" to the Nupe Kingdom and reflects on his legacy.

Bauchi governor Bala's defection to APC stopped as party rejects 60/40 formula

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Bauchi governor Bala's defection to APC stopped as party rejects 60/40 formula

Politics

6 months ago

Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed's planned defection to APC collapses as power-sharing talks fail, leading his camp to explore alternative political options.

Tension as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, Trump releases fresh warning

Tension as Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, Trump releases fresh warning

Asia

6 months ago

Tensions rise as Iran shuts the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the US of ceasefire violations. Attacks on vessels near Oman heighten global security concerns.

Just In: ADC youths tell Atiku how he's damaging the party ahead of 2027

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Just In: ADC youths tell Atiku how he's damaging the party ahead of 2027

Nigeria

6 months ago

ADC Youth Council criticises Atiku Abubakar for undermining party unity, citing personal ambition and internal disputes in Adamawa ahead of the 2027 elections.

Breaking: Ex-Nigeria Football Federation is dead as details emerge

Breaking: Ex-Nigeria Football Federation is dead as details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Former NFF president Ibrahim Galadima, 74, passed away in Kano. Tributes from the football community highlight his revered role in Nigerian sports administration.

Breaking: Fake JAMB coordinator arrested as details emerge

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Breaking: Fake JAMB coordinator arrested as details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Anambra Police have arrested Eric Nwombu for posing as a JAMB coordinator and collecting candidates’ examination slips. Investigation continues into the fraud case.

Just in: JAMB speaks on 'hitches' after 2026 UTME as reactions trail

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Just in: JAMB speaks on 'hitches' after 2026 UTME as reactions trail

Nigeria

6 months ago

JAMB Registrar Ishaq Oloyede reports minor issues at only 16 UTME centres, with over 1.7 million candidates assessed in a smooth, efficient exam process.

Insecurity: Tinubu told to listen to US lawmaker who demanded the immediate sack of prominent minister

Insecurity: Tinubu told to listen to US lawmaker who demanded the immediate sack of prominent minister

Nigeria

6 months ago

NCAT urges President Tinubu to heed US Congresswoman Daniels’ call to sack Defence Minister Matawalle, citing serious allegations linked to banditry.

Breaking: Former senate president, ex-gov face criminal charges as details emerge

Breaking: Former senate president, ex-gov face criminal charges as details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Kwara State Government has filed charges against Bukola Saraki and Abdulfatah Ahmed over alleged links to the 2018 Offa robbery. Court proceedings continue.

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