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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

4710 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Why FG must tackle high-level oil theft immediately, group speaks out

Why FG must tackle high-level oil theft immediately, group speaks out

Nigeria

9 months ago

Just in: Tinubu directs Shettima to lead Nigeria's delegation to 80th UN General Assembly in New York

Just in: Tinubu directs Shettima to lead Nigeria's delegation to 80th UN General Assembly in New York

Nigeria

9 months ago

Wike releases fresh warning to Sowore, "Last kick of a dying horse"

Wike releases fresh warning to Sowore, "Last kick of a dying horse"

Nigeria

9 months ago

Man who told his wife "l’m off to a party" found dead in Badagry fish pond

Man who told his wife "l’m off to a party" found dead in Badagry fish pond

Nigeria

9 months ago

Breaking: Ex-CPC chairman dumps Atiku ahead of 2027 election as reason and details emerge

Breaking: Ex-CPC chairman dumps Atiku ahead of 2027 election as reason and details emerge

Politics

9 months ago

Just in: Ex-president Jonathan instructs Nigerians on what action they should take in 2027 election

Just in: Ex-president Jonathan instructs Nigerians on what action they should take in 2027 election

Politics

9 months ago

APC announces new job vacancies for Nigerians nationwide, application link, other details emerge

APC announces new job vacancies for Nigerians nationwide, application link, other details emerge

Nigeria

9 months ago

APC Youth Wing opens job vacancies for creative Nigerians as graphics designers, with applications due 27 Sept 2025. Career growth, national exposure await.

Breaking: NDLEA Cross River commander dies in Calabar hotel

Breaking: NDLEA Cross River commander dies in Calabar hotel

Nigeria

9 months ago

NDLEA is mourning its Cross River Commander Ogbonna Uzoma, who was found dead in Calabar hotel. The police vowed to investigate and thorough inquiry.

Police finally arrest notorious man terrorising Lagos island: "Justice will be served"

Police finally arrest notorious man terrorising Lagos island: "Justice will be served"

Nigeria

9 months ago

The Lagos police have arrested “Shamelon” over murder and assault on Lagos Island; calm restored after protest, justice to be diligently pursued.

"How I’ll complete all projects before my tenure ends": Uba Sani speaks out

"How I’ll complete all projects before my tenure ends": Uba Sani speaks out

Nigeria

9 months ago

Kaduna state Governor Uba Sani has vowed to complete all projects debt-free, inaugurated new 16.5 km road, and earns praise for inclusive governance.

Breaking: Top Northern governor announces recruitment of over 2,000 teachers, details emerge

Breaking: Top Northern governor announces recruitment of over 2,000 teachers, details emerge

Nigeria

9 months ago

Kano state governor has appointed 4,315 teachers, approved 2,616 more, and unveiled major education reforms to boost schools and teacher capacity.

Alumni, Friends, Family, Associates celebrate Ogbuku’s great achievement at NDDC

Alumni, Friends, Family, Associates celebrate Ogbuku’s great achievement at NDDC

Nigeria

9 months ago

Alumni, family, and associates celebrate Dr Ogbuku’s NDDC leadership, hailing his transparency and projects that transform lives across the Niger Delta.

2025: 10 best-performing states in Nigeria released, full list emerges

2025: 10 best-performing states in Nigeria released, full list emerges

Nigeria

9 months ago

Lagos has topped Nigeria’s 2025 state rankings, with Niger, Adamawa, and Abia improving. The FCT, Bayelsa, and Kano dropped over weak transparency.

Alleged INEC 2025 recruitment: What applicants must know before proceeding

Alleged INEC 2025 recruitment: What applicants must know before proceeding

Nigeria

9 months ago

INEC dismissed a fake viral recruitment advert, exposed a false portal, and urged Nigerians to rely only on its official platforms for authentic updates.

Nigeria Police Force speaks on 2025 recruitment exercise

Nigeria Police Force speaks on 2025 recruitment exercise

Nigeria

9 months ago

The Nigeria Police Force dismissed a viral notice on a 2025 recruitment exercise as fake, clarifying that future recruitment would be decentralised by states.

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