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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

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Full list of Iranian powerful leaders eliminated by Israel and US forces since the war started

Full list of Iranian powerful leaders eliminated by Israel and US forces since the war started

World

7 months ago

Breaking: US Embassy to temporarily shutdown operations in Nigeria as reason emerges

Breaking: US Embassy to temporarily shutdown operations in Nigeria as reason emerges

Nigeria

7 months ago

Breaking: Tensions explode as Israel kills Iran intelligence minister in fresh overnight assassination strike

Breaking: Tensions explode as Israel kills Iran intelligence minister in fresh overnight assassination strike

World

7 months ago

Deborah Enenche blasted as church members question her father over alleged body piercing, jewellery

Deborah Enenche blasted as church members question her father over alleged body piercing, jewellery

Nigeria

7 months ago

Alleged false declaration: Court fixes date in suit against Ogun governor

Alleged false declaration: Court fixes date in suit against Ogun governor

Nigeria

7 months ago

Breaking: Kwankwaso, Gov Zulum break silence over bomb blast in Maiduguri

Breaking: Kwankwaso, Gov Zulum break silence over bomb blast in Maiduguri

Nigeria

7 months ago

New prophecy of what will happen when Tinubu, APC return to power in 2027 emerges: “This is not a joke”

New prophecy of what will happen when Tinubu, APC return to power in 2027 emerges: “This is not a joke”

Nigeria

7 months ago

Prophet Joshua Iginla warns of health and safety risks for political figures ahead of the 2027 elections, urging prayers and caution particularly during air travel.

Breaking: FCT minister Wike's biggest ally Philip Aduda finally quits PDP

Breaking: FCT minister Wike's biggest ally Philip Aduda finally quits PDP

Nigeria

7 months ago

Former Senator Philip Aduda resigns from PDP, citing internal crisis. His departure signals potential political shifts in FCT as restructuring debates unfold.

Drama in court as Judge orders Sowore's lawyer to kneel down, threatens imprisonment

Drama in court as Judge orders Sowore's lawyer to kneel down, threatens imprisonment

Nigeria

7 months ago

Tension marked the Abuja court as Justice Mohammed Umar threatened contempt proceedings against defence counsel Marshall Abubakar amid procedural disputes.

Breaking: Iranian commander and security chief are dead as Israeli military strikes overnight

Breaking: Iranian commander and security chief are dead as Israeli military strikes overnight

World

7 months ago

Israeli forces killed Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani in airstrikes across Iran, marking a crucial setback for Iran's military amid rising regional tensions.

Do you want to join US secret service that pays up to $75,000? Recruitment begins as application link emerges

Do you want to join US secret service that pays up to $75,000? Recruitment begins as application link emerges

Nigeria

7 months ago

The US Secret Service has launched recruitment for its Uniformed Division, offering up to $75,000 in incentives and accelerated hiring for selected applicants.

Breaking: Tension as Israel’s overnight operation destroys plane linked to Iran’s former leader

Breaking: Tension as Israel’s overnight operation destroys plane linked to Iran’s former leader

World

7 months ago

Israel's IDF reports a precise air force operation targeting an aircraft linked to Iran, amidst rising regional tensions and expanding military mobilisation efforts.

"Why Tinubu's govt should prioritize youth empowerment", Ex-CAN leader speaks

"Why Tinubu's govt should prioritize youth empowerment", Ex-CAN leader speaks

Nigeria

7 months ago

Belusochukwu Enwere advocates for youth empowerment as vital for Nigeria's sustainable development, praising Tinubu’s support for youth leadership initiatives.

Probe of Abuja chief judge: CHRICED issues fresh warning to Tinubu, NJC, others

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Probe of Abuja chief judge: CHRICED issues fresh warning to Tinubu, NJC, others

Nigeria

7 months ago

CHRICED raises alarms over pressures on the Presidency to intervene in the investigation of Chief Judge John Tsoho, warning it may undermine anti-corruption efforts.

Breaking: Police uncover identity of those that threatened to attack Abuja under Wike's watch

Breaking: Police uncover identity of those that threatened to attack Abuja under Wike's watch

Nigeria

7 months ago

FCT Police confirm threat letter to be a hoax by mischief makers. Security personnel deployed to reassure residents of Kungaboku and Paze communities.

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