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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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ICPC vs El-Rufai: Date court will deliver final judgment over continuous detention of ex-gov announced

ICPC vs El-Rufai: Date court will deliver final judgment over continuous detention of ex-gov announced

Nigeria

7 months ago

Breaking: PDP's 3rd remaining governor reportedly prepares to defect as date and next party emerge

Breaking: PDP's 3rd remaining governor reportedly prepares to defect as date and next party emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

Eid al-Fitr: Jubilation as Kano governor Kabir Yusuf orders early salary payment for workers

Eid al-Fitr: Jubilation as Kano governor Kabir Yusuf orders early salary payment for workers

Nigeria

7 months ago

Stakeholders urges Africa to end ethnic profiling in security operations

Stakeholders urges Africa to end ethnic profiling in security operations

Nigeria

7 months ago

Top Nigerian university gives special award to outstanding student-athletes

Top Nigerian university gives special award to outstanding student-athletes

Nigeria

7 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu approves relocation of another top agency to Presidency

Breaking: Tinubu approves relocation of another top agency to Presidency

Nigeria

7 months ago

Just In: Tinubu, Otu, Jarigbe gets notable endorsement ahead 2027

Just In: Tinubu, Otu, Jarigbe gets notable endorsement ahead 2027

Politics

7 months ago

Cross River residents in Abuja endorse President Tinubu, Governor Otu, and Senator Jarigbe for the 2027 elections, citing strong leadership and impactful projects.

Igbinedion school takes action against students caught on viral video bullying another student

Igbinedion school takes action against students caught on viral video bullying another student

Nigeria

7 months ago

Igbinedion Education Centre expulses students for bullying in viral video, condemning the behaviour and reaffirming commitment to student safety and discipline.

Breaking: Chaos in Ilorin as Doma United goalkeeper trainer beaten unconscious after 1–1 draw

Breaking: Chaos in Ilorin as Doma United goalkeeper trainer beaten unconscious after 1–1 draw

Nigeria

7 months ago

Crowd unrest at Rashidi Yekini Stadium leaves Doma United F.C. coach unconscious after a 1–1 draw against ABS FC, prompting calls for security improvements.

Nigerian student, one other who donated their plasma In Canada are dead, details emerge

Nigerian student, one other who donated their plasma In Canada are dead, details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

Health Canada is reviewing two fatal plasma donation cases in Winnipeg, including a Nigerian student's death, amid ongoing investigations into Grifols’ processes.

2 police applicants arrested over certificate fraud in Bauchi

2 police applicants arrested over certificate fraud in Bauchi

Nigeria

7 months ago

Two police applicants arrested for alleged certificate forgery during Bauchi recruitment screening. NECO results flagged in verification of 403 candidates.

Breaking: 18 terrorists killed, 37 captured as undertakes 24hours nationwide operation

Exclusive

Breaking: 18 terrorists killed, 37 captured as undertakes 24hours nationwide operation

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigerian troops killed 18 terrorists, arrested 37 suspects, and rescued 9 kidnapped victims across multiple states, disrupting criminal networks and seizing weapons.

Nigeria’s maritime sector records historic growth amid sweeping port reforms

Nigeria’s maritime sector records historic growth amid sweeping port reforms

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigeria’s maritime sector surges with a 24.8% rise in cargo throughput in 2025, driven by reforms enhancing port competitiveness and digital transformation.

2027: APC gets strong warning against fielding ‘wrong candidates’ in Oyo, Ogun, Lagos

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2027: APC gets strong warning against fielding ‘wrong candidates’ in Oyo, Ogun, Lagos

Politics

7 months ago

Oyo APC Youth League warns party leaders to select credible governorship candidates for 2027 elections in Oyo, Ogun, and Lagos to safeguard electoral prospects.

Nigerian Army releases list of successful short service applicants, notice on next action and link emerge

Nigerian Army releases list of successful short service applicants, notice on next action and link emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

Army announces successful candidates for DSSC 29/2026, reporting for training on 27 March 2026. List available online; failure to report results in forfeiture.

Ezra Ukanwa