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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

4703 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Tinubu issues fresh instructions to new service chiefs, "Threats must not be allowed"

Tinubu issues fresh instructions to new service chiefs, "Threats must not be allowed"

Nigeria

8 months ago

Alleged coup plot: Total number of military officers arrested and detained finally announced

Alleged coup plot: Total number of military officers arrested and detained finally announced

Nigeria

8 months ago

Just In: FCT minister Wike under fresh probe as details emerge

Just In: FCT minister Wike under fresh probe as details emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

Breaking: Senate approves loans for Tinubu as details emerge

Breaking: Senate approves loans for Tinubu as details emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

Just In: Drama as JAMB officials storm out of Reps hearing amid heated exchange, details emerge

Just In: Drama as JAMB officials storm out of Reps hearing amid heated exchange, details emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

Just In: Court delivers judgement over ex-INEC REC found with $49,700 during 2023 election

Just In: Court delivers judgement over ex-INEC REC found with $49,700 during 2023 election

Nigeria

8 months ago

Is the final 2025 recruitment list out? Nigeria Customs finally breaks silence

Is the final 2025 recruitment list out? Nigeria Customs finally breaks silence

Nigeria

8 months ago

The Nigeria Customs Service dismissed reports of a 2025 recruitment list as fake, while Kano lawmakers decried alleged regional bias and ordered an investigation.

Just in: Tension in Cross River PDP as influential figures move to abandon party ahead of election

Just in: Tension in Cross River PDP as influential figures move to abandon party ahead of election

Nigeria

8 months ago

PDP faced tension in Cross River North as Senator Jarigbe met Tinubu and APC leaders, sparking praise from supporters and hints of mass defection ahead of 2027.

Agriculture: Foundation, FG move to provide opportunities for youths

Agriculture: Foundation, FG move to provide opportunities for youths

Nigeria

8 months ago

Leventis Foundation Nigeria and NYSC announced plans to support youth-led agribusinesses through training, funding, and innovation at the 2025 summit in Abuja.

Delta: Okadaman, client meet their end in hands of herbalist, step brother

Delta: Okadaman, client meet their end in hands of herbalist, step brother

Nigeria

8 months ago

A Delta herbalist, Amechi Okwuokenye, was arrested after confessing to killing his client and an okada rider following a failed ₦10 million ransom plot.

Natasha vs Akpabio: Kogi senator storms court again as details emerge

Natasha vs Akpabio: Kogi senator storms court again as details emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan challenged a six-count charge in court, alleging it was politically driven to protect Akpabio and Bello from public scrutiny.

Last words of Umai Ukpai to Abia gov Alex Otti before his death that may affect next election is finally out

Last words of Umai Ukpai to Abia gov Alex Otti before his death that may affect next election is finally out

Nigeria

8 months ago

Late Rev Uma Ukpai’s resurfaced message to Gov Alex Otti stirred emotions as he blessed the governor, urged unity, and was seen as a prophetic call before 2027.

Shehu Sani reacts as demand for new state creation deepens 1year before 2027 election

Shehu Sani reacts as demand for new state creation deepens 1year before 2027 election

Nigeria

8 months ago

Shehu Sani dismissed renewed calls for new state creation as a futile distraction, sparking mixed reactions and reviving debates on South East representation.

Just In: APC speaks out after Plateau gov claimed he's under pressure to join party ahead of 2027

Just In: APC speaks out after Plateau gov claimed he's under pressure to join party ahead of 2027

Nigeria

8 months ago

APC in Plateau state denied Governor Mutfwang’s claim of being pressured to defect from PDP, calling his remarks self-deceptive and politically misleading.

Oyo: Armed robbers ambush customer with large cash, wound police officer in brazen attack

Oyo: Armed robbers ambush customer with large cash, wound police officer in brazen attack

Nigeria

8 months ago

Armed robbers trailed and attacked a bank customer near Oyo Secretariat, stealing cash and injuring a police officer as authorities launched a manhunt.

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