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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

4705 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Just in: Tinubu grants presidential pardon to Maryam Sanda, who killed her husband in 2020

Just in: Tinubu grants presidential pardon to Maryam Sanda, who killed her husband in 2020

Nigeria

9 months ago

Just In: Nigeria customs sends new warning to all applicants: "It is not from us"

Just In: Nigeria customs sends new warning to all applicants: "It is not from us"

Nigeria

9 months ago

Just In: WAEC releases important subject combinations for 2026 examination, full list emerges

Just In: WAEC releases important subject combinations for 2026 examination, full list emerges

Nigeria

9 months ago

Thousands of Gazans trek back to their ruined city as Israeli troops withdraw

Thousands of Gazans trek back to their ruined city as Israeli troops withdraw

World

9 months ago

Nnaji's certificate scandal: Fresh details emerge on how Tinubu allegedly ordered minister's resignation

Nnaji's certificate scandal: Fresh details emerge on how Tinubu allegedly ordered minister's resignation

Nigeria

9 months ago

Army provides details of how Lieutenant Samson Haruna died after suffering fire burns

Army provides details of how Lieutenant Samson Haruna died after suffering fire burns

Nigeria

9 months ago

Investigation uncovers how Benin Republic varsities, Nigerian Polytechnics perform NYSC fraud

Investigation uncovers how Benin Republic varsities, Nigerian Polytechnics perform NYSC fraud

Nigeria

9 months ago

An investigation exposed how blacklisted Benin varsities used Nigerian polytechnics to smuggle graduates into NYSC with fake HND/ND certificates for ₦400,000.

“How Tinubu is rekindling hope of young Nigerians”: Youth group explains

“How Tinubu is rekindling hope of young Nigerians”: Youth group explains

Nigeria

9 months ago

NYCN President Babangida Isah unveiled a youth agenda, praised Tinubu’s Renewed Hope policy, and vowed inclusive leadership to empower Nigeria’s young people.

Amupitan: List of INEC chairmen and the geopolitical zones they came from

Amupitan: List of INEC chairmen and the geopolitical zones they came from

Nigeria

9 months ago

Since 1998, six INEC chairmen from different zones have led Nigeria’s elections. Tinubu now appoints Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new INEC boss.

Catholics in Kenya declares immediate change in altar wine: "Becoming a favorite drink in bars"

Catholics in Kenya declares immediate change in altar wine: "Becoming a favorite drink in bars"

Africa

9 months ago

The Kenyan Catholic Church introduced a new altar wine after the previous brand became widely sold in bars, ensuring its sacred use during Mass across the country.

New INEC chairman: Northern youths send bold message to Tinubu

New INEC chairman: Northern youths send bold message to Tinubu

Nigeria

9 months ago

The NCYCN hailed Tinubu’s appointment of Prof Amupitan as INEC chairman, noting it’s a first for North Central and pledging support for his success.

List of designated centres emerges as customs announces date for 2nd phase exam for superintendent cadre

List of designated centres emerges as customs announces date for 2nd phase exam for superintendent cadre

Nigeria

9 months ago

The Nigeria Customs Service held its final CBT for Superintendent Cadre applicants on Oct 14, 2025, across six zones, warning of disqualification for absentees.

Security officials arrest passenger after body search for allegedly stealing ₦290,000 on Ibom Air flight

Security officials arrest passenger after body search for allegedly stealing ₦290,000 on Ibom Air flight

Nigeria

9 months ago

A passenger was arrested on an Ibom Air flight from Uyo to Abuja for allegedly stealing ₦290,000 from a foreign traveller, with the cash found hidden in his socks.

Just In: Northern ethnic nationalities react as Tinubu appoints new INEC chair

Just In: Northern ethnic nationalities react as Tinubu appoints new INEC chair

Nigeria

9 months ago

NENF hailed Prof. Joash Amupitan’s appointment as INEC Chairman, praising Tinubu’s choice as a step toward credible, inclusive, and reform-driven elections.

AFRIPERF: Analyst reacts as NUPRC boss Komolafe gets new appointment

AFRIPERF: Analyst reacts as NUPRC boss Komolafe gets new appointment

Nigeria

9 months ago

Analysts hailed NUPRC boss Gbenga Komolafe’s appointment as AFRIPERF interim chairman, calling it a major boost for Nigeria’s oil sector reforms.

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