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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

Author's articles

"What we did In Benin Republic": Nigerian Airforce speaks after attempted coup

"What we did In Benin Republic": Nigerian Airforce speaks after attempted coup

Nigeria

7 months ago

Benin military coup: How Nigeria deployed land and air troops to restore order

Benin military coup: How Nigeria deployed land and air troops to restore order

Nigeria

7 months ago

Actual reason former Defence minister resigned is finally out: "They were at war"

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Actual reason former Defence minister resigned is finally out: "They were at war"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Just in: Buhari's minister breaks silence after being fingered as major sponsor of terrorists

Just in: Buhari's minister breaks silence after being fingered as major sponsor of terrorists

Nigeria

7 months ago

Just In: Wike sacks FCT-IRS acting chair, reason, other details emerge

Just In: Wike sacks FCT-IRS acting chair, reason, other details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

MURIC declares next action US will take that may destroy Nigeria: "Don't go there, It's red line"

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MURIC declares next action US will take that may destroy Nigeria: "Don't go there, It's red line"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigerian activists react as UK court remands Lagos doctor for recording sexual acts

Nigerian activists react as UK court remands Lagos doctor for recording sexual acts

Nigeria

7 months ago

Activists support Dr Femi Olaleye's remand by UK authorities on sexual offence charges, praising past Nigerian judicial efforts and urging Supreme Court review.

Is it true that Sokoto gov followed Otti to visit Nnamdi Kanu in prison? Here is what we know

Is it true that Sokoto gov followed Otti to visit Nnamdi Kanu in prison? Here is what we know

Nigeria

7 months ago

Sokoto state govt denies claims that Gov Aliyu visited Nnamdi Kanu with Alex Otti, clarifying Aliyu’s absence due to his Lesser Hajj pilgrimage in November 2025.

Over 42,000 youth Receive Stipends as TVET initiative rolls out nationwide

Over 42,000 youth Receive Stipends as TVET initiative rolls out nationwide

Education

7 months ago

Nigeria's education sector celebrates a milestone with the rollout of the TVET Initiative, providing N22,500 stipends to over 42,000 beneficiaries.

Breaking: Natasha speaks when she'll prove sexual harassment case against Akpabio, "I’m now ready"

Breaking: Natasha speaks when she'll prove sexual harassment case against Akpabio, "I’m now ready"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Sen. Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan vows to prove her sexual harassment claims against Senate President Godswill Akpabio, following a ₦200 billion defamation lawsuit.

2027 election: Powerful political movement in Plateau takes action to deepen APC grassroots strength

2027 election: Powerful political movement in Plateau takes action to deepen APC grassroots strength

Politics

7 months ago

The Plateau state chapter of the City Boy Movement has inaugurated its Local Government and Ward Coordinators to enhance grassroots mobilisation for Tinubu.

26-year-old man who kidnapped himself nabbed by police after demanding N35 million ransom

26-year-old man who kidnapped himself nabbed by police after demanding N35 million ransom

Nigeria

7 months ago

Enugu police arrest 26-year-old Chibuike Ugwuja for faking his abduction and demanding ₦35 million ransom. He confessed to staging the kidnap due to frustration.

Wike speaks out as 17 out of 26 Rivers lawmakers pull out of PDP, move to APC: "They didn't tell me"

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Wike speaks out as 17 out of 26 Rivers lawmakers pull out of PDP, move to APC: "They didn't tell me"

Politics

7 months ago

Nyesom Wike reacted to the defection of 17 Rivers lawmakers from PDP to APC, calling it unfortunate but constitutionally permissible, and reaffirmed loyalty to PDP.

Just In: 10 victims rescued, arms recovered as troops unleash terror against Kaduna kidnapers

Just In: 10 victims rescued, arms recovered as troops unleash terror against Kaduna kidnapers

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigerian Army rescues 10 kidnapped victims in Kaduna, recovers arms, ammo, and ₦1.6 million ransom money during a decisive operation against kidnappers.

FG Declares Lagos Best State in 2025 PEBEC Ease of Doing Business

FG Declares Lagos Best State in 2025 PEBEC Ease of Doing Business

Nigeria

7 months ago

Lagos ranked as Nigeria's top business-friendly state in 2025 Subnational Ease of Doing Business Report, with a score of 85.6%. Kaduna, Oyo followed in 2nd & 3rd.

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