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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

4989 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Adeleke: Accord Party breaks silence as EFCC freezes Osun account days before guber poll

Adeleke: Accord Party breaks silence as EFCC freezes Osun account days before guber poll

Nigeria

16 days ago

"Why I withdrew from the 2027 presidential race": Imumolen speaks out, gives 10 reasons

"Why I withdrew from the 2027 presidential race": Imumolen speaks out, gives 10 reasons

Nigeria

16 days ago

Coalition takes stand over Ajiran murder case, "The law must take its course"

Coalition takes stand over Ajiran murder case, "The law must take its course"

Nigeria

17 days ago

Breaking: Fresh development as EFCC explains why it froze Osun govt account ahead of election

Breaking: Fresh development as EFCC explains why it froze Osun govt account ahead of election

Nigeria

17 days ago

Viral video shows Delta man begging APC to adopt his 6 children, "I sold my properties for you"

Viral video shows Delta man begging APC to adopt his 6 children, "I sold my properties for you"

Nigeria

17 days ago

Sultan of Sokoto makes bold demands after unknown gunmen killed top military officer

Sultan of Sokoto makes bold demands after unknown gunmen killed top military officer

Nigeria

17 days ago

Breaking: Tinubu's govt announces when wage award arrears will be paid to civil servants

Breaking: Tinubu's govt announces when wage award arrears will be paid to civil servants

Nigeria

17 days ago

Federal civil servants to receive N35,000 wage award arrears by mid-August, with reassurances from Finance Minister Taiwo Oyedele amid looming industrial unrest.

Breaking: Nigerian army declares ISWAP gov, deputy, other leaders wanted, releases bounty, viral photos

Breaking: Nigerian army declares ISWAP gov, deputy, other leaders wanted, releases bounty, viral photos

Nigeria

17 days ago

Nigerian Army identifies senior ISWAP leaders, including Abu Musa Al-Mangawi, offering rewards for information on terror suspects in the Lake Chad region.

Businessman opens up on how he paid N400m to fake agency DG and what it was used for, video emerges

Businessman opens up on how he paid N400m to fake agency DG and what it was used for, video emerges

Nigeria

17 days ago

A Lagos businessman testifies on N400 million paid to a faux official linked to the PFIPC scandal, revealing a deceitful contract negotiation process.

Just In: Atiku raises alarm over $4.5bn NNPC oil-backed loan deal, "Nigerians got renewed debt"

Just In: Atiku raises alarm over $4.5bn NNPC oil-backed loan deal, "Nigerians got renewed debt"

Nigeria

17 days ago

Atiku Abubakar condemns NEC's $4.5bn NNPC refinancing, linking it to Nigeria's future mortgage and demanding transparency on terms amid rising debt and hardship.

WAEC 2026: Breakdown of results as female students take lead, get more credits in english, Maths

WAEC 2026: Breakdown of results as female students take lead, get more credits in english, Maths

Nigeria

17 days ago

WAEC has released the 2026 WASSCE results, highlighting over 1.9 million candidates' performance, with female candidates outperforming males amid malpractice issues.

Breaking: Wike announces 2 things he will ban next in Abuja, "It is happening soon"

Breaking: Wike announces 2 things he will ban next in Abuja, "It is happening soon"

Nigeria

18 days ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike discusses potential bans on Okada and Keke Napep in Abuja due to security concerns, citing intelligence linking motorcycles to crime.

"We know who Onaiyekan supports," Wike blows hot over what Catholic bishops said about Tinubu's govt

"We know who Onaiyekan supports," Wike blows hot over what Catholic bishops said about Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

18 days ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike criticised Cardinal Onaiyekan's stance on President Tinubu's government, questioning his impartiality amid ongoing political tensions.

Breaking: Primate Ayodele denies 2027 prophecy against Tinubu, "The time is not right"

Breaking: Primate Ayodele denies 2027 prophecy against Tinubu, "The time is not right"

Nigeria

18 days ago

Primate Ayodele denies predicting Tinubu's 2027 election loss, asserting his remarks were distorted by political actors and media. Clarification urged for accuracy.

2027 presidency: Primate Ayodele mentions 2 candidates that may fail, "I can see it"

2027 presidency: Primate Ayodele mentions 2 candidates that may fail, "I can see it"

Nigeria

18 days ago

Primate Elijah Ayodele addresses the NDC’s 2027 presidential prospects, questioning their solo strategy and the implications for Obi and Kwankwaso's future.

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