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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

Corps member suddenly dies as NYSC begins investigation into alleged involvement of staff

Corps member suddenly dies as NYSC begins investigation into alleged involvement of staff

Nigeria

7 months ago

Breaking: Another of Iran's major nuclear site attacked as US, Israel rule out 'cease fire'

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Breaking: Another of Iran's major nuclear site attacked as US, Israel rule out 'cease fire'

US

7 months ago

Breaking: Another Iranian top general assassinated as Middle East war enters dangerous phase

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Breaking: Another Iranian top general assassinated as Middle East war enters dangerous phase

Nigeria

7 months ago

Breaking: Panic as Nigerian governor warns of possible bomb attack during Eid Al Fitri, location emerges

Breaking: Panic as Nigerian governor warns of possible bomb attack during Eid Al Fitri, location emerges

Nigeria

7 months ago

Why APC may lose Kwara gov election": NILDS DG speaks out

Why APC may lose Kwara gov election": NILDS DG speaks out

Politics

7 months ago

Breaking: Top family member of ex-Kaduna gov El-Rufai is dead

Breaking: Top family member of ex-Kaduna gov El-Rufai is dead

Nigeria

7 months ago

Eid Al Fitri: Drama as Sanusi, Bayero hold separate Sallah Durbar in Kano

Eid Al Fitri: Drama as Sanusi, Bayero hold separate Sallah Durbar in Kano

Nigeria

7 months ago

Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II led Eid prayers at Kofar Mata Eid Ground, emphasising unity and discipline, while tensions marked parallel celebrations in Kano.

Breaking: Number Nigeria ranks in global terrorism index is out

Breaking: Number Nigeria ranks in global terrorism index is out

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigeria ranks fourth in the 2026 Global Terrorism Index, with rising attacks and deaths attributed to Boko Haram and ISWAP, reflecting deeper governance failures.

Breaking: Tinubu's govt signs new 'deportation' deal with UK as details emerge

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Breaking: Tinubu's govt signs new 'deportation' deal with UK as details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigeria and UK sign a landmark visa agreement for swift repatriation of undocumented Nigerians, deepening bilateral cooperation and modernising their partnership.

“From cells to farms”: Stakeholders move to turn Nigerian prisons into food hubs

“From cells to farms”: Stakeholders move to turn Nigerian prisons into food hubs

Nigeria

7 months ago

High-level townhall enhances public-private partnerships, focusing on rehabilitation through agricultural interventions and advancing Nigeria's correctional reforms.

IGP takes action over fake “moniepoint scandal” claims

IGP takes action over fake “moniepoint scandal” claims

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigeria Police has initiated legal action against two suspects over alleged involvement in a coordinated online campaign targeting Moniepoint Microfinance Bank.

Iran's overnight missiles kill elderly couple in Israel as war enters dangerous phase

Iran's overnight missiles kill elderly couple in Israel as war enters dangerous phase

World

7 months ago

Yaron & Ilana Moshe were killed in their Ramat Gan home during Iranian missile strikes, part of a wave of attacks causing widespread damage and nearly 200 injuries.

Breaking: Another deadly accident happen in Abuja as video and other details emerge

Breaking: Another deadly accident happen in Abuja as video and other details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

A major road accident in Abuja's AYA–Nyanya route involves 39 commuters and six vehicles. Over 30 injured; FRSC's swift response mitigates further casualties.

Breaking: NRC announces special Eid-El-Fitr train services for Nigerians

Breaking: NRC announces special Eid-El-Fitr train services for Nigerians

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Nigerian Railway Corporation announces special Eid-el-Fitr train services, expanding capacity and adding trips on major routes to support festive travel needs.

Breaking: Iran supreme leader vows action after Israel eliminates 3 officials in 48hrs, "They must pay"

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Breaking: Iran supreme leader vows action after Israel eliminates 3 officials in 48hrs, "They must pay"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Mojtaba Khamenei vows decisive retaliation after Major General Ali Larijani's assassination, warning enemies of Islam must face consequences for their actions.

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