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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

Author's articles

Identity of powerful figure allegedly pushing Trump to escalate Iran war revealed

Identity of powerful figure allegedly pushing Trump to escalate Iran war revealed

World

6 months ago

Breaking: Tension as El-Rufai arrives Kaduna court amid heavy security presence, photos emerge

Breaking: Tension as El-Rufai arrives Kaduna court amid heavy security presence, photos emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Anambra gov appoints first female SSG as details about her emerge

Breaking: Anambra gov appoints first female SSG as details about her emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Kwankwaso begins talks with 2 top parties amid plot to sack Tinubu in 2027

Breaking: Kwankwaso begins talks with 2 top parties amid plot to sack Tinubu in 2027

Politics

6 months ago

Buhari's Accountant General jailed for 72 years as details emerge

Buhari's Accountant General jailed for 72 years as details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Police arrest police Baruwa after forceful takeover of NURTW secretariat from MC Oluomo

Breaking: Police arrest police Baruwa after forceful takeover of NURTW secretariat from MC Oluomo

Nigeria

6 months ago

"I can serve from Kaduna": Obi declares as battle for ADC 2027 presidential candidate begins

"I can serve from Kaduna": Obi declares as battle for ADC 2027 presidential candidate begins

Politics

6 months ago

Peter Obi asserts he can govern Nigeria from Kaduna, emphasising leadership over location during his consultations for the 2027 elections with ADC stakeholders.

Breaking: Peter Obi releases important message as El-Rufai spends over 30 days in detention

Breaking: Peter Obi releases important message as El-Rufai spends over 30 days in detention

Nigeria

6 months ago

Peter Obi condemns the political persecution of ex-Kaduna Governor El-Rufai, highlighting concerns over democracy, rule of law, and unlawful detention in Nigeria.

Nigerian varsity expels over 150 students: "This is a serious warning"

Nigerian varsity expels over 150 students: "This is a serious warning"

Nigeria

6 months ago

The Senate of Bayero University Kano expels 171 students for falsifying admission qualifications, emphasising strict discipline and academic integrity.

Pilot and co-pilot declared dead as aircraft conveying over 70 passengers hits firetruck in popular city

Pilot and co-pilot declared dead as aircraft conveying over 70 passengers hits firetruck in popular city

World

6 months ago

A Jazz Aviation-operated Air Canada flight collided with a firetruck at LaGuardia Airport, causing significant damage and prompting an extensive investigation.

2023 election: Sokoto spiritual leader alleges what Tinubu did to win

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2023 election: Sokoto spiritual leader alleges what Tinubu did to win

Politics

6 months ago

Professor Mansur Ibrahim Sokoto alleges Bola Ahmed Tinubu utilised a Muslim-Muslim ticket for the 2023 election, prioritising Lagos over the northern region's needs.

Joy as Bingham varsity governing council promotes Desmond Okocha to full professor of journalism

Joy as Bingham varsity governing council promotes Desmond Okocha to full professor of journalism

Nigeria

7 months ago

Governing Council of Bingham University has promoted Desmond Okocha to Full Professor, recognising his contributions to digital media and communication.

Breaking: Delta gov Sheriff Oborevwori's top aide is dead

Breaking: Delta gov Sheriff Oborevwori's top aide is dead

Nigeria

7 months ago

Delta state governor Sheriff Oborevwori mourns the sudden death of Senior Special Assistant Sunday Kotor, a dedicated public servant, after a tragic collapse.

Breaking: US deploys MQ-9 drones, troops to Nigeria shortly after Borno bomb blast

Breaking: US deploys MQ-9 drones, troops to Nigeria shortly after Borno bomb blast

Nigeria

7 months ago

The US military has deployed MQ-9 drones and 200 troops to Nigeria for training and intelligence support, aiding in the fight against Boko Haram and ISWAP threats.

Tragedy as Nigerian woman and her 2 kids perish in US road accident

Tragedy as Nigerian woman and her 2 kids perish in US road accident

US

7 months ago

Nihinlolawa Agboro, 44, and her children, Temiloluwa and Isaac, tragically died in a Fort Bend County road crash involving a truck and SUV. Investigation ongoing.

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