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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: Atiku finally announces when he will stop attempting to become Nigeria's president

Breaking: Atiku finally announces when he will stop attempting to become Nigeria's president

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Emotional photos emerge as Nigerian Army buries general, others killed in Borno attack

Breaking: Emotional photos emerge as Nigerian Army buries general, others killed in Borno attack

Nigeria

6 months ago

Tears as female doctor declared dead after giving birth to triplets, family recounts final moments

Tears as female doctor declared dead after giving birth to triplets, family recounts final moments

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: New president declared in Benin Republic

Breaking: New president declared in Benin Republic

Africa

6 months ago

Female driver who delivered McDonalds to the Oval Office gets unexpected gift From President Trump

Female driver who delivered McDonalds to the Oval Office gets unexpected gift From President Trump

US

6 months ago

Ex-gov aspirant mentions 'costly mistake' APC is likely to make in Kwara ahead of 2027 election

Ex-gov aspirant mentions 'costly mistake' APC is likely to make in Kwara ahead of 2027 election

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Court takes fresh action on El-Rufai vs ICPC case

Breaking: Court takes fresh action on El-Rufai vs ICPC case

Nigeria

6 months ago

Kaduna court adjourns Nasir El-Rufai's bail ruling to 21 April 2026 amid judge's bereavement in ongoing ICPC case over fraud and corruption allegations.

Amupitan: Shariah council speaks on ordering muslims To Pray for the Removal of INEC chairman

Amupitan: Shariah council speaks on ordering muslims To Pray for the Removal of INEC chairman

Nigeria

6 months ago

SCSN rejects claims of instructing Muslims to pray for INEC Chairman Amupitan’s removal, reaffirming neutrality and urging reliance on verified information.

Breaking: ADC raises alarm, mentions powerful personality allegedly sabotaging its national convention venue

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Breaking: ADC raises alarm, mentions powerful personality allegedly sabotaging its national convention venue

Nigeria

6 months ago

ADC alleges pressure from FCDA and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike to cancel its convention at Rainbow Event Centre amid claims of democratic suppression in Nigeria.

After closing Abuja embassy, US announces where to get information about American visa policies

After closing Abuja embassy, US announces where to get information about American visa policies

Nigeria

6 months ago

The US Mission in Nigeria has suspended visa appointments at Abuja, with rescheduling advised. Lagos consulate remains operational amidst an updated travel advisory.

Breaking: INEC announces next action over pro-APC X post allegedly linked to Amupitan

Breaking: INEC announces next action over pro-APC X post allegedly linked to Amupitan

Nigeria

6 months ago

The INEC denies any forensic evidence linking Chairman Joash Amupitan to a partisan post, while warning about AI misinformation and digital impersonation risks.

Just In: Atiku camp blasts Tinubu's minister over 2027 statement

Just In: Atiku camp blasts Tinubu's minister over 2027 statement

Nigeria

6 months ago

Phrank Shaibu challenges Festus Keyamo's claims on Tinubu's political edge, arguing effective governance must be based on results amid rising hardship, insecurity.

Viral video shows El-Rufai speaking about ADC convention shortly after arriving court

Viral video shows El-Rufai speaking about ADC convention shortly after arriving court

Nigeria

6 months ago

Former Kaduna State Governor, Nasir El-Rufai, appears in court for fraud and abuse of office allegations as he discusses ADC convention amid ongoing legal battles.

After attacking Pope Leo, Trump posts image portraying himself as Jesus Christ

After attacking Pope Leo, Trump posts image portraying himself as Jesus Christ

Nigeria

6 months ago

Donald Trump’s AI-generated image of himself as Jesus sparks controversy. Criticism of Pope Leo XIV deepens as he calls for peace amid global tensions.

Top Nigerian socialite fatally shot at midnight in Lagos as video emerges

Top Nigerian socialite fatally shot at midnight in Lagos as video emerges

Nigeria

6 months ago

Lagos Police launch an investigation into the fatal shooting of socialite Adeyinkan, known as 'Agali', raising security concerns in Surulere. No suspects identified.

Ezra Ukanwa