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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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Breaking: Former Chief Justice Of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad is Dead

Breaking: Former Chief Justice Of Nigeria, Tanko Muhammad is Dead

Nigeria

6 months ago

Kwara attack: Tinubu's govt told to begin immediate investigation

Kwara attack: Tinubu's govt told to begin immediate investigation

Nigeria

6 months ago

BTMC 45/2025: Nigerian Air Force releases list of eligible applicants, link to check emerges

BTMC 45/2025: Nigerian Air Force releases list of eligible applicants, link to check emerges

Nigeria

6 months ago

"Defections threatening Nigeria's democracy": CHRICED speaks

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"Defections threatening Nigeria's democracy": CHRICED speaks

Nigeria

7 months ago

Breaking: Tension as bandits attack Kwara community again, kill 2 youths, residents run for their lives

Breaking: Tension as bandits attack Kwara community again, kill 2 youths, residents run for their lives

Nigeria

7 months ago

BPP reacts as CSOs submit fresh corruption allegations to EFCC

BPP reacts as CSOs submit fresh corruption allegations to EFCC

Nigeria

7 months ago

Bandits attack ECWA church during service, kidnap many worshipers, "We don't know how many were killed"

Bandits attack ECWA church during service, kidnap many worshipers, "We don't know how many were killed"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Deadly bandits have attacked ECWA church in Kogi, killing one worshipper and abducting several others, as coordinated raids hit multiple communities.

Breaking: Buhari's ex-minister uncovers soldiers 'night operation' during EndSARS protest at Lekki tollgate

Breaking: Buhari's ex-minister uncovers soldiers 'night operation' during EndSARS protest at Lekki tollgate

Nigeria

7 months ago

Lai Mohammed denies massacre at Lekki Tollgate, claims soldiers were issued blank bullets during the 2020 EndSARS protests, criticising media reports.

Just in: Kano community residents abducted by bandits 'rescued' after troops' deadly operation

Just in: Kano community residents abducted by bandits 'rescued' after troops' deadly operation

Nigeria

7 months ago

Operation MESA troops rescue three out of five kidnapped victims in Lakwaya village, Kano, with support from the Nigerian Army, Air Force, and Police.

Breaking: Supreme Court releases judgement over suit against Rivers' emergency rule order

Breaking: Supreme Court releases judgement over suit against Rivers' emergency rule order

Nigeria

7 months ago

Supreme Court dismisses PDP-led states' suit against Rivers state of emergency, ruling no jurisdiction for intervention in the federal government’s action

2027 election: Pastor Ashimolowo speaks on what will happen to Obi in the North, "It'll be a miracle"

2027 election: Pastor Ashimolowo speaks on what will happen to Obi in the North, "It'll be a miracle"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Pastor Matthew Ashimolowo doubts Peter Obi’s chances in northern Nigeria ahead of 2027, citing deep divisions, as opposition coalition talks continue.

NIPR inducts Bode Olagoke, 447 new members, unveils new definition

NIPR inducts Bode Olagoke, 447 new members, unveils new definition

Nigeria

7 months ago

NIPR inducts 448 new members, including Bode Olagoke, and unveils a new definition of public relations reflecting Africa’s cultural realities and trust challenges.

Trending video and photos emerge as former vice presidential candidate's daughter weds Dangote’s nephew

Trending video and photos emerge as former vice presidential candidate's daughter weds Dangote’s nephew

Nigeria

7 months ago

Wedding of Tasnim Baba-Ahmed and Sani Dangote Jnr brings together political and business elites, with notable figures like Peter Obi and Aliko Dangote in attendance.

Fire razes 4 flats reportedly owned by ex-Northern governor Ahmed Yerima in Abuja

Fire razes 4 flats reportedly owned by ex-Northern governor Ahmed Yerima in Abuja

Nigeria

7 months ago

A fire incident destroyed four flats on Nelson Mandela Street, Asokoro, Abuja, linked to former Zamfara Governor Ahmed Yerima, with no casualties reported.

2027 election: PDP faction makes powerful declaration amid battle with Wike, "We're back"

2027 election: PDP faction makes powerful declaration amid battle with Wike, "We're back"

Nigeria

7 months ago

PDP Chairman Taminu Turaki declares the party ready to reclaim power, starting with Ekiti and Osun governorship elections, after meeting with Obasanjo.

Ezra Ukanwa