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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

4714 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Tinubu's top minister takes strong action to stop frequent boat mishaps: "We can't do it alone"

Tinubu's top minister takes strong action to stop frequent boat mishaps: "We can't do it alone"

Nigeria

11 months ago

ADC crisis: OPA speaks on how David Mark is allegedly destroying the party, offers way out

ADC crisis: OPA speaks on how David Mark is allegedly destroying the party, offers way out

Politics

11 months ago

Video of massive solar panels in Aso Villa attracts reactions

Video of massive solar panels in Aso Villa attracts reactions

Nigeria

11 months ago

2025 recruitment: Immigration, Civil Defence, Fire Service, others issues new notice to all applicants

2025 recruitment: Immigration, Civil Defence, Fire Service, others issues new notice to all applicants

Nigeria

11 months ago

Oyo: Muslims vow to take major action as masqurades attack top Imam, "You have no right"

Oyo: Muslims vow to take major action as masqurades attack top Imam, "You have no right"

Nigeria

11 months ago

Just In: Tinubu removes Ganduje's top ally as chairman of BUK governing council

Just In: Tinubu removes Ganduje's top ally as chairman of BUK governing council

Nigeria

11 months ago

Man who threatened to burn his international passport if Tinubu didn't win in 2023 cries out for help

Man who threatened to burn his international passport if Tinubu didn't win in 2023 cries out for help

Nigeria

11 months ago

A pro-Tinubu man who once vowed to burn his passport if Tinubu lost cried out for help, saying he begged Obi supporters to eat despite campaigning hard.

Breaking: Powerful PDP chieftain dumps party, announces next move

Breaking: Powerful PDP chieftain dumps party, announces next move

Politics

11 months ago

Dr Aondoaseer Ordue has resigned from PDP over internal crises and leadership issues, thanked the party, and confirmed he would be joining the ADC.

Breaking: Tinubu orders major restructuring, relocates top govt office to presidency as details emerge

Breaking: Tinubu orders major restructuring, relocates top govt office to presidency as details emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

Tinubu moved the Surveyor-General’s office to the Presidency to boost reforms, streamline geospatial data, and strengthen national planning and security.

Breaking: ASUU, SSANU declare indefinite strike as LASU shuts down varsity

Breaking: ASUU, SSANU declare indefinite strike as LASU shuts down varsity

Nigeria

11 months ago

LASU staff unions began an indefinite strike, shutting down campuses and disrupting exams, as workers vacated duty posts over unresolved demands.

2027 election: Viral video shows Atiku declaring confidence to get presidential ticket, aide breaks silence

2027 election: Viral video shows Atiku declaring confidence to get presidential ticket, aide breaks silence

Nigeria

11 months ago

Atiku’s team clarified the viral video was from 2023, not 2025, accusing media of mischief as supporters defended him against image-tarnishing efforts.

'Tinubu's 2yrs better than Yar'Adua, Buhari, Jonathan, Obasanjo': APC declares, gives reasons

'Tinubu's 2yrs better than Yar'Adua, Buhari, Jonathan, Obasanjo': APC declares, gives reasons

Nigeria

11 months ago

Felix Morka defended Tinubu, claiming his 2-year performance surpassed predecessors, despite opposition criticisms, & challenged critics to offer alternatives.

Ganduje breaks silence as APC announces new national chairman

Ganduje breaks silence as APC announces new national chairman

Politics

11 months ago

Ganduje calls Yilwatda's APC chairmanship timely and strategic, urges party unity, hails Tinubu’s leadership, and pledges full support to his successor.

"I will not join ADC": Nigerian governor declares ahead of 2027 election

"I will not join ADC": Nigerian governor declares ahead of 2027 election

Nigeria

11 months ago

Governor Adeleke dismisses ADC defection rumours, reaffirms PDP loyalty, cites strong performance, and backs Tinubu for 2027 as Osun PDP pushes party unity.

2027 elections: Fayose predicts what will happen to PDP

2027 elections: Fayose predicts what will happen to PDP

Politics

11 months ago

Ayodele Fayose predicted PDP would finish fourth in 2027, called it a “carcass,” and hinted he could join APC, ADC, or Labour due to internal crises.

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