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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

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"Private universities must join ASUU": NLC president Ajaero declares, gives reasons

"Private universities must join ASUU": NLC president Ajaero declares, gives reasons

Nigeria

8 months ago

US threats to invade Nigeria: Tinubu's govt mentions number of terrorists jailed so far

US threats to invade Nigeria: Tinubu's govt mentions number of terrorists jailed so far

Nigeria

8 months ago

Just In: Kano rep member announces new party after NNPP expelled him

Just In: Kano rep member announces new party after NNPP expelled him

Politics

8 months ago

Breaking: Terrorists reign terror in Mali as African Union begs world powers to step in

Breaking: Terrorists reign terror in Mali as African Union begs world powers to step in

Nigeria

8 months ago

Just In: Bianca Ojukwu speaks out as Soludo is declared final winner of Anambra gov election

Just In: Bianca Ojukwu speaks out as Soludo is declared final winner of Anambra gov election

Politics

8 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu reacts as Soludo wins 2025 Anambra governorship election

Breaking: Tinubu reacts as Soludo wins 2025 Anambra governorship election

Politics

8 months ago

Breaking: Soludo speaks out as INEC declares him winner of Anambra gov election

Breaking: Soludo speaks out as INEC declares him winner of Anambra gov election

Nigeria

8 months ago

Soludo praised Tinubu for a fair election, commended INEC’s credible conduct, and celebrated his historic re-election as Anambra governor with 73% of votes.

Anambra 2025 poll: Video shows police firing gunshots shortly after INEC declares Soludo winner

Anambra 2025 poll: Video shows police firing gunshots shortly after INEC declares Soludo winner

Politics

8 months ago

A viral video showed police firing gunshots at Soludo’s home moments after his Anambra election victory, sparking tension as authorities stayed silent.

AnambraDecides2025: Live results from polling units in Anambra governorship election

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AnambraDecides2025: Live results from polling units in Anambra governorship election

Politics

8 months ago

After hours of voting in the Anambra 2025 governorship election, results from the polling units trickle in. Legit.ng reports the results live from the polling units.

AnambraDecides2025: Live Updates as INEC Begins Official Collation of Results from Local Govt Areas

Live

AnambraDecides2025: Live Updates as INEC Begins Official Collation of Results from Local Govt Areas

Politics

8 months ago

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has started the collation of results from LGAs, hours after the conduct of the Anambra governorship election.

Breaking: 3 top candidates lose LGAs to Soludo in Anambra gov election as INEC begins official collation

Breaking: 3 top candidates lose LGAs to Soludo in Anambra gov election as INEC begins official collation

Politics

8 months ago

Soludo defeated Moghalu, Chuma-Nwosu, and Ukachukwu in their home LGAs, securing major wins in Nnewi North and Nnewi South during the Anambra governorship poll.

EFCC speaks out as young boy dies after jumping from 4-storey building during raid, Nigerians react

EFCC speaks out as young boy dies after jumping from 4-storey building during raid, Nigerians react

Nigeria

8 months ago

EFCC says Endurance Udeke died after jumping from a building during a Lekki raid, police investigate, while Nigerians react with shock and outrage.

Breaking: Labour Party loses in Peter Obi’s polling unit as Anambra poll becomes intense

Breaking: Labour Party loses in Peter Obi’s polling unit as Anambra poll becomes intense

Politics

8 months ago

Labour Party lost at Peter Obi’s polling unit in Agulu Ward 11 as APC’s Nicholas Ukachukwu won with 73 votes against LP’s George Moghalu, who got 57.

Anambra 2025 poll: APC's deputy guber candidate mentions party reportedly doing massive vote buying

Anambra 2025 poll: APC's deputy guber candidate mentions party reportedly doing massive vote buying

Politics

8 months ago

Senator Uche Ekwunife raised alarm over alleged APGA vote buying in Anambra, claiming Soludo distributed millions per polling unit and urged INEC to act.

Breaking: Soludo raises fresh alarm as he casts his vote in ongoing Anambra election

Breaking: Soludo raises fresh alarm as he casts his vote in ongoing Anambra election

Nigeria

8 months ago

Anambra Governor Chukwuma Soludo and his wife, Nonye, cast their votes around 1:20 p.m. in Isuofia, Aguata LGA, as residents elect a new state governor.

Ezra Ukanwa