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

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

Nigeria

13 days ago

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

14 days ago

2027 election: Idoma youths announce preferred candidate for senate

2027 election: Idoma youths announce preferred candidate for senate

Nigeria

14 days ago

"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

14 days ago

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

14 days ago

Breaking: 2027 presidential hopeful's son enters senatorial race

Breaking: 2027 presidential hopeful's son enters senatorial race

Politics

14 days ago

Atiku, El-Rufai, others stranded as court takes action on ADC leadership ahead of 2027

Atiku, El-Rufai, others stranded as court takes action on ADC leadership ahead of 2027

Politics

14 days ago

A Federal High Court adjourns the ADC leadership suit involving David Mark and Rauf Aregbesola, deepening uncertainty ahead of 2027's political realignments.

Breaking: Ribadu holds high-level terrorism war meeting with US Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State

Breaking: Ribadu holds high-level terrorism war meeting with US Vice President J.D. Vance, Secretary of State

Nigeria

14 days ago

Nigerian National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu meets US leaders to strengthen counterterrorism ties, targeting Boko Haram and ISIS threats in West Africa.

Breaking: Amid ADC crisis, ex-Nigerian gov obtains party's presidential ticket ahead of 2027

Breaking: Amid ADC crisis, ex-Nigerian gov obtains party's presidential ticket ahead of 2027

Politics

14 days ago

Former Minister Rotimi Amaechi secures the ADC presidential nomination form amid party crises, emphasising governance and security for Nigeria's future.

Breaking: Again, gunmen attack Plateau, kill pregnant women, 13 others

Breaking: Again, gunmen attack Plateau, kill pregnant women, 13 others

Nigeria

15 days ago

Gunmen attacked Ngbra Zongo in Plateau State, killing 13, including three pregnant women. Residents flee as security calls grow amidst escalating violence.

Plateau: Illegal arms manufacturing factory busted as Nigerian Army arrests suspects

Plateau: Illegal arms manufacturing factory busted as Nigerian Army arrests suspects

Nigeria

15 days ago

Nigerian Army troops uncover two illegal arms factories in Plateau, arrest five suspects, and recover multiple fabricated weapons and industrial machinery.

Breaking: Botswana's former resident Festus Mogae dies at 86

Breaking: Botswana's former resident Festus Mogae dies at 86

Nigeria

15 days ago

Botswana's former President Festus Mogae has died at 86. His leadership, instrumental in strengthening democracy and economic growth, is widely acknowledged.

Breaking: Boko Haram attacks another police camp, location announced

Breaking: Boko Haram attacks another police camp, location announced

Nigeria

15 days ago

Suspected Boko Haram fighters attack a Mobile Police camp in Papiri, Niger State, killing two officers and injuring another amidst rising insurgency fears.

Top southeast state announces N500,000 fine for traffic defaulters, "Psychiatric hospital awaits you"

Top southeast state announces N500,000 fine for traffic defaulters, "Psychiatric hospital awaits you"

Nigeria

15 days ago

Enugu state introduces a ₦500,000 fine for motorists driving against traffic to enhance road safety, enforce discipline, and reduce accidents across all roads.

Tension as Nigerian army, terrorists engage in gun battle: 2 soldiers, many insurgents killed

Tension as Nigerian army, terrorists engage in gun battle: 2 soldiers, many insurgents killed

Nigeria

15 days ago

Nigerian Army confirms the deaths of two soldiers and several Boko Haram terrorists in a thwarted attack on FOB Magumeri, showcasing troops' gallant response.

Ezra Ukanwa