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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

Tinubu sends message as former Ekiti governor Fayose turns 65

Tinubu sends message as former Ekiti governor Fayose turns 65

Nigeria

8 months ago

Just In: ASUU raises new allegation against Tinubu's govt, "Destroying Nigeria's future"

Just In: ASUU raises new allegation against Tinubu's govt, "Destroying Nigeria's future"

Nigeria

8 months ago

Kano governor moves to establish another polytechnic

Kano governor moves to establish another polytechnic

Nigeria

8 months ago

Alleged Genocide: AU rejects CAN, Trump claims, speaks about Muslims vs Boko Haram

Alleged Genocide: AU rejects CAN, Trump claims, speaks about Muslims vs Boko Haram

Nigeria

8 months ago

Wike vs military officer: Fresh facts emerge as FCTA opens up on disputed land status, "We regret this"

Wike vs military officer: Fresh facts emerge as FCTA opens up on disputed land status, "We regret this"

Nigeria

8 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu reappoints top cabinet member as details emerge

Breaking: Tinubu reappoints top cabinet member as details emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

Just In: 74 NYSC members rescued, 9 terrorists destroyed as Nigerian Army begins deadly operation

Just In: 74 NYSC members rescued, 9 terrorists destroyed as Nigerian Army begins deadly operation

Nigeria

8 months ago

The Army rescued 74 NYSC members and neutralised nine ISWAP terrorists in coordinated Borno operations after fresh COAS directives intensified pressure on militants.

Breaking: US announces two categories of applicants who will now begin to deny visas

Breaking: US announces two categories of applicants who will now begin to deny visas

US

8 months ago

US announced new visa rules that used obesity & special-needs dependents as grounds for denial, sparking criticism that Trump intensified his immigration crackdown.

Trump's invasion threats in Nigeria: European leaders told to stop US President

Trump's invasion threats in Nigeria: European leaders told to stop US President

Nigeria

8 months ago

ANPE urged the EU to restrain Trump over threats to Nigeria, warning his remarks were dangerous and called for support of the country’s counterterrorism efforts.

"Wike must apologise": Powerful Nigerian SAN tells Tinubu what to do

"Wike must apologise": Powerful Nigerian SAN tells Tinubu what to do

Nigeria

8 months ago

Femi Falana, SAN, urged President Tinubu to make FCT Minister Wike apologise for insulting a naval officer and criticised both Wike and the officer’s conduct.

Just In: Tinubu's govt told to immediately suspend WAEC CBT in 2026 as Reps explain why

Just In: Tinubu's govt told to immediately suspend WAEC CBT in 2026 as Reps explain why

Nigeria

8 months ago

House of Representatives ordered the suspension of WAEC’s 2026 CBT plan, citing inadequate school infrastructure and risks of mass student failure and social issues.

Pastor Enenche speaks out on Wike vs military officer: "Ola Ola Ola Ola", viral video emerges

Pastor Enenche speaks out on Wike vs military officer: "Ola Ola Ola Ola", viral video emerges

Nigeria

8 months ago

The founder of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Pastor and Dr. Paul Enenche reacted to the viral video of Wike’s clash with a naval officer in Abuja.

Breaking: Wike breaks silence after rift with Naval officer, "As long as I remain FCT minister"

Breaking: Wike breaks silence after rift with Naval officer, "As long as I remain FCT minister"

Nigeria

8 months ago

Wike dismissed claims of conflict with the military, defended Abuja’s master plan, and urged journalists to report responsibly while reaffirming respect for the law.

Breaking: Tinubu's govt approves official language that is accepted for teaching in all schools

Breaking: Tinubu's govt approves official language that is accepted for teaching in all schools

Nigeria

8 months ago

The federal government scrapped the policy on indigenous language instruction and declared English the medium of instruction across all education levels.

Political drama in Kebbi as APC youths back Bagudu, reject emerging coalition

Political drama in Kebbi as APC youths back Bagudu, reject emerging coalition

Nigeria

8 months ago

APC youths in the North West disowned a fake coalition in Kebbi, backed Minister Bagudu’s leadership, and urged unity behind Governor Nasir Idris for party progress.

Ezra Ukanwa