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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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Tinubu releases nationwide message after terrorists kill many soldiers in Borno, "unforgettable"

Tinubu releases nationwide message after terrorists kill many soldiers in Borno, "unforgettable"

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Trump's wife finally breaks silence over "Epstein files" allegation

Breaking: Trump's wife finally breaks silence over "Epstein files" allegation

US

6 months ago

Killings in Nigeria: Ex-vice president blasts Tinubu over Jos massacre, US security alert, others

Killings in Nigeria: Ex-vice president blasts Tinubu over Jos massacre, US security alert, others

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu's govt speaks out as US releases new security alert of places that must be avoided in Nigeria

Breaking: Tinubu's govt speaks out as US releases new security alert of places that must be avoided in Nigeria

Nigeria

6 months ago

Military shares details of Boko Haram's attack, confirms killing of soldiers, silent on general

Military shares details of Boko Haram's attack, confirms killing of soldiers, silent on general

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigerian man who failed driving test twice in UK kills 70-year-old woman in tragic road accident

Nigerian man who failed driving test twice in UK kills 70-year-old woman in tragic road accident

Europe

6 months ago

What ADC, PDP agreed to do in 2027 plot to sack Tinubu emerges

What ADC, PDP agreed to do in 2027 plot to sack Tinubu emerges

Politics

6 months ago

PDP, led by Governor Seyi Makinde, visits ADC leaders in Abuja to address political pressures on opposition parties and emphasise unity ahead of the 2027 elections.

INEC announces 'most dangerous weapon' against 2027 election

INEC announces 'most dangerous weapon' against 2027 election

Nigeria

6 months ago

INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan warns that misinformation poses a serious threat to the 2027 General Election, urging media to uphold truth and fairness.

Breaking: Trump's govt releases fresh security alert in Nigeria, "Avoid these states now"

Breaking: Trump's govt releases fresh security alert in Nigeria, "Avoid these states now"

Nigeria

6 months ago

Trump's administration issues a Nigeria travel advisory, warning Americans to avoid multiple states due to terrorism, kidnapping, and violent crime risks.

Dantsoho: Reforms, Oyetola’s Impact Responsible for Maritime Sector Transformation

Dantsoho: Reforms, Oyetola’s Impact Responsible for Maritime Sector Transformation

Nigeria

6 months ago

Dr. Abubakar Dantsoho highlights federal reforms driving Nigeria's maritime sector, positioning it as Africa's blue economy leader, with a focus on port modernisation and private investment.

Pelumi Onifade: Fresh update emerges over death of journalist after Lagos police reportedly took him away

Pelumi Onifade: Fresh update emerges over death of journalist after Lagos police reportedly took him away

Nigeria

6 months ago

LASUTH reported that vital DNA samples linked to Pelumi Onifade’s case were destroyed in the October 2020 #EndSARS protests, raising serious legal concerns.

Breaking: INEC receives ADC petition amid demand for immediate sack of Amupitan

Breaking: INEC receives ADC petition amid demand for immediate sack of Amupitan

Nigeria

6 months ago

INEC acknowledges ADC's petition for INEC Chairman Joash Amupitan's removal amid protests led by opposition figures, deepening the party's leadership crisis.

Breaking: Prominent house of assembly speaker dies, details emerge

Breaking: Prominent house of assembly speaker dies, details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Kebbi State House of Assembly Speaker Muhammad Zuru has died in Cairo. His passing marks a significant loss to the legislative body and the Zuru constituency.

Video: Nigerians React as rainstorm destroys Wike's multi-billion naira bus terminal in Abuja

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Video: Nigerians React as rainstorm destroys Wike's multi-billion naira bus terminal in Abuja

Nigeria

6 months ago

A heavy rainstorm severely damaged the Kugbo bus terminal, blocking the Abuja–Keffi highway, leaving motorists stranded, with no casualties reported.

Breaking: Court announces judgement on multiple terrorism convicts

Breaking: Court announces judgement on multiple terrorism convicts

Nigeria

6 months ago

Justice Binta Nyako sentences several defendants to 10-20 years for Boko Haram related crimes, with rehabilitation and de-radicalisation orders issued.

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