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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

Breaking: Anglican Church of Nigeria officially cuts ties with Church of England, gives reason

Breaking: Anglican Church of Nigeria officially cuts ties with Church of England, gives reason

Nigeria

9 months ago

Breaking: FG announces first-ever cashless Nigerian airport as details emerge

Breaking: FG announces first-ever cashless Nigerian airport as details emerge

Nigeria

9 months ago

UK police release images of men who burnt down mosque with 2 people inside

UK police release images of men who burnt down mosque with 2 people inside

Nigeria

9 months ago

"2 reasons we succeeded in Nigeria's constitutional review": Agbese speaks

"2 reasons we succeeded in Nigeria's constitutional review": Agbese speaks

Nigeria

9 months ago

2027 election: "Not Tinubu," Top APC leader mentions 2 people capable of rescuing Nigeria

2027 election: "Not Tinubu," Top APC leader mentions 2 people capable of rescuing Nigeria

Politics

9 months ago

Dangote refinery: Powerful northern leaders uncover fresh conspiracy as details emerge

Dangote refinery: Powerful northern leaders uncover fresh conspiracy as details emerge

Nigeria

9 months ago

2027 Plot To sack Tinubu: Oshiomhole speaks out, "El-Rufai is in APC"

2027 Plot To sack Tinubu: Oshiomhole speaks out, "El-Rufai is in APC"

Politics

9 months ago

Adams Oshiomhole expressed surprise at El-Rufai’s defection to SDP, dismissed 2027 threats against Tinubu, and praised Kaduna’s governor for unity.

Southeast governor mentions when Tinubu may release Nnamdi Kanu

Southeast governor mentions when Tinubu may release Nnamdi Kanu

Nigeria

9 months ago

Abia Gov. Alex Otti said Tinubu was open to releasing IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu soon, while Tinubu urged south-east residents to stay peaceful as talks continued.

What Akpabio told APC chairman Nentawe during his mother's burial In Jos is finally out

What Akpabio told APC chairman Nentawe during his mother's burial In Jos is finally out

Nigeria

9 months ago

Senate President Akpabio joined leaders at APC chair Yilwatda’s mother’s burial, urging solace in her legacy while praising Tinubu’s unifying leadership.

Nigerian customs announces important update for applicants "You must complete before the deadline"

Nigerian customs announces important update for applicants "You must complete before the deadline"

Nigeria

9 months ago

The NCS reminded shortlisted candidates to finish their pre-test by Oct 6, 2025, stressing it was a practice exercise and not part of final recruitment.

Adamawa boosts healthcare delivery as IOM, JICA train 219 frontline workers

Adamawa boosts healthcare delivery as IOM, JICA train 219 frontline workers

Nigeria

9 months ago

Through a $4.49million JICA-funded project, IOM and Adamawa agency equip 219 health workers to improve maternal, child, and community healthcare.

Video: Tinubu speaks on what he believes about Islam, Christianity: "I never told my wife to change"

Video: Tinubu speaks on what he believes about Islam, Christianity: "I never told my wife to change"

Nigeria

9 months ago

Tinubu at APC chairman’s mother’s funeral urged love, unity and religious tolerance, citing his Muslim-Christian marriage, while praying for the deceased.

Just In: Court finally takes decision over Natasha vs Akpabio case

Just In: Court finally takes decision over Natasha vs Akpabio case

Nigeria

9 months ago

Senator Natasha Uduaghan-Apoti’s suspension stays as Abuja court rules plaintiffs lack legal standing to challenge Senate’s disciplinary decision.

Breaking: Powerful southwest leader declares to battle Adeleke in 2026 Osun gov election

Breaking: Powerful southwest leader declares to battle Adeleke in 2026 Osun gov election

Politics

9 months ago

Senator Iyiola Omisore declared his 2026 Osun governorship bid, pledging to restore hope and governance, with a formal announcement set for 7 Oct 2025.

Breaking: Jonathan mentions name of ex-president Boko Haram chose as negotiator

Breaking: Jonathan mentions name of ex-president Boko Haram chose as negotiator

Nigeria

9 months ago

Former President Jonathan revealed Boko Haram once chose Muhammadu Buhari as their preferred negotiator during peace talks, exposing complexities in the insurgency.

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