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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

4697 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Zamfara: Tinubu told to take immediate action on illegal mining as security experts raise fresh alarm

Zamfara: Tinubu told to take immediate action on illegal mining as security experts raise fresh alarm

Nigeria

6 months ago

Just in: Ghana deports over 40 Nigerians, reason emerge

Just in: Ghana deports over 40 Nigerians, reason emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

2 northern states declared top winners of 2025 national Qur’anic competition, photos emerge

2 northern states declared top winners of 2025 national Qur’anic competition, photos emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu Renames Top Federal University After Late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

Breaking: Tinubu Renames Top Federal University After Late Sheikh Dahiru Bauchi

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Shettima issues new warning to Atiku, Obi, others ahead of 2027, "Noise"

Exclusive

Breaking: Shettima issues new warning to Atiku, Obi, others ahead of 2027, "Noise"

Politics

6 months ago

Just in: Tinubu storms Maiduguri, as he kicks off 3-state tour with Obasanjo-era jet

Just in: Tinubu storms Maiduguri, as he kicks off 3-state tour with Obasanjo-era jet

Nigeria

6 months ago

Operation Hadin Kai: Troops capture vehicles carrying weapons, others items for terrorists in Borno

Operation Hadin Kai: Troops capture vehicles carrying weapons, others items for terrorists in Borno

Nigeria

6 months ago

Troops intercept vehicles carrying supplies for ISWAP terrorists in Borno. Major haul recovered, highlighting commitment to disrupt terror networks in the Northeast.

Full list: 10 decisions of Tinubu's government that shaped Nigeria in 2025, list is out

Full list: 10 decisions of Tinubu's government that shaped Nigeria in 2025, list is out

Nigeria

6 months ago

In 2025, Tinubu’s government implemented key decisions, from security measures to education reforms, passport fee hikes, and tax laws, among others.

Alleged organ harvesting: Ekiti govt takes action against surgeon

Alleged organ harvesting: Ekiti govt takes action against surgeon

Nigeria

6 months ago

Ekiti govt dismissed the surgeon in the disputed kidney surgery at EKSUTH, suspended the surgical team, and approved a fresh transplant with two years of care.

Video emerges as Ngige storms APC caucus meeting after coming out of Kuje prison

Video emerges as Ngige storms APC caucus meeting after coming out of Kuje prison

Nigeria

6 months ago

Chris Ngige, ex-Anambra Gov, attended an APC meeting after being granted bail from Kuje prison. He faces corruption charges related to abuse of office and contracts.

Nigerian man shot dead at traffic stop by South African police

Nigerian man shot dead at traffic stop by South African police

Africa

6 months ago

A Nigerian, Osinakachukwu Onu, 37, was shot dead by traffic officers in Klerksdorp, South Africa, during a routine operation. Four officers were arrested.

Niger: Policeman tragically shoots himself as details emerge

Niger: Policeman tragically shoots himself as details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

A police officer in Niger State, DSP Abdullahi Isah, died after shooting himself during an arms audit. His colleagues were arrested for negligence.

23-year-old man stabs best friend to death over ‘pure water for ablution’ argument in Niger state

23-year-old man stabs best friend to death over ‘pure water for ablution’ argument in Niger state

Nigeria

6 months ago

A 23-year-old man, Abdulazeez Abubakar, has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his childhood friend, Sadiq Sani, to death in Minna over a sachet water dispute.

Breaking: NSA issues emergency yuletide security alert to 36 governors, "You must prepare"

Exclusive

Breaking: NSA issues emergency yuletide security alert to 36 governors, "You must prepare"

Nigeria

6 months ago

NSA issued a security alert to state governors for heightened preparedness during the 2025 Yuletide season, urging proper and coordinated security efforts.

Just In: Wike-led PDP faction dissolves 14 state excos, announces date for congresses

Just In: Wike-led PDP faction dissolves 14 state excos, announces date for congresses

Politics

6 months ago

Wike-backed PDP Caretaker Committee has dissolved 14 state executives and announced new congresses for January 2026, asserting its legitimacy under Abdulrahman.

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