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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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2026 UTME: JAMB tells parents, qualified candidates, what action to take next if they are denied admission

2026 UTME: JAMB tells parents, qualified candidates, what action to take next if they are denied admission

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Tension as Trump issues another deadly warning to Iran, ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’

Breaking: Tension as Trump issues another deadly warning to Iran, ‘a whole civilization will die tonight’

US

6 months ago

Breaking: Amount FG budgeted for 2027 election lawsuits emerges

Breaking: Amount FG budgeted for 2027 election lawsuits emerges

Nigeria

6 months ago

Popular Nigerian activist mentions what will happen if Peter Obi demands for 2nd tenure

Popular Nigerian activist mentions what will happen if Peter Obi demands for 2nd tenure

Nigeria

6 months ago

Firms partner to boost Africa’s global economic participation

Firms partner to boost Africa’s global economic participation

Nigeria

6 months ago

Atiku announces what his next action will be if another candidate emerges in ADC

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Atiku announces what his next action will be if another candidate emerges in ADC

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Trump threatens to ‘rain hell' on Iran, issues 48-hour ultimatum over Strait of Hormuz

Breaking: Trump threatens to ‘rain hell' on Iran, issues 48-hour ultimatum over Strait of Hormuz

World

6 months ago

Trump issues a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran over the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as Erdogan seeks international de-escalation amid global economic concerns.

Video shows moment Tinubu bows to Obasanjo in Ogun state

Video shows moment Tinubu bows to Obasanjo in Ogun state

Nigeria

6 months ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu commissions Gateway International Airport and two aircraft under Gateway Air, enhancing Ogun State’s connectivity and aviation sector.

Just In: Atiku reacts after Wike threatened to shoot Channels Journalist

Just In: Atiku reacts after Wike threatened to shoot Channels Journalist

Nigeria

6 months ago

Atiku Abubakar Media Office condemns Nyesom Wike's threat to journalist Seun Okinbaloye, demanding a public apology and assurances for journalists' safety.

Astronauts who travelled halfway to the moon share new images of what Earth looks like

Astronauts who travelled halfway to the moon share new images of what Earth looks like

World

6 months ago

NASA unveils stunning high-resolution images of Earth from Artemis II, showcasing breathtaking views as the crew reaches the halfway point to the Moon.

Has the 2026 UTME been postponed? JAMB breaks silence

Has the 2026 UTME been postponed? JAMB breaks silence

Education

6 months ago

JAMB confirms 2026 UTME will proceed as scheduled from April 16-25, 2026, refuting postponement claims and cautioning against score manipulation scams.

ADC crisis: Fresh twist as factional chair raises fresh allegation against Atiku, David Mark, Obi, others

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ADC crisis: Fresh twist as factional chair raises fresh allegation against Atiku, David Mark, Obi, others

Politics

6 months ago

Nafiu Bala refutes claims of resignation as ADC deputy national chairman, asserting document was forged; court upholds his authority amid internal crisis.

Lagos Assembly: Gbajabiamila Warned Against Imposing Desmond Eliot for 4th term

Lagos Assembly: Gbajabiamila Warned Against Imposing Desmond Eliot for 4th term

Nigeria

6 months ago

A coalition in Surulere warns against imposing Desmond Elliot for a fourth term, citing community dissatisfaction and potential electoral repercussions for APC.

Breaking: Another minister resigns from Tinubu's govt

Breaking: Another minister resigns from Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

6 months ago

Barr. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha resigns as Minister of State for Labour and Employment, expressing gratitude to President Tinubu and the ministry staff for their support.

Breaking: INEC issues fresh warning ADC as party crisis continues, "Your election may be invalidated"

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Breaking: INEC issues fresh warning ADC as party crisis continues, "Your election may be invalidated"

Nigeria

6 months ago

INEC chairman Joash Amupitan warns the African Democratic Congress against holding unapproved congresses, citing court orders and past electoral consequences.

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