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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

5293 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Alleged Genocide: AU rejects CAN, Trump claims, speaks about Muslims vs Boko Haram

Alleged Genocide: AU rejects CAN, Trump claims, speaks about Muslims vs Boko Haram

Nigeria

11 months ago

Wike vs military officer: Fresh facts emerge as FCTA opens up on disputed land status, "We regret this"

Wike vs military officer: Fresh facts emerge as FCTA opens up on disputed land status, "We regret this"

Nigeria

11 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu reappoints top cabinet member as details emerge

Breaking: Tinubu reappoints top cabinet member as details emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

Just In: 74 NYSC members rescued, 9 terrorists destroyed as Nigerian Army begins deadly operation

Just In: 74 NYSC members rescued, 9 terrorists destroyed as Nigerian Army begins deadly operation

Nigeria

11 months ago

Breaking: US announces two categories of applicants who will now begin to deny visas

Breaking: US announces two categories of applicants who will now begin to deny visas

US

11 months ago

Trump's invasion threats in Nigeria: European leaders told to stop US President

Trump's invasion threats in Nigeria: European leaders told to stop US President

Nigeria

11 months ago

"Wike must apologise": Powerful Nigerian SAN tells Tinubu what to do

"Wike must apologise": Powerful Nigerian SAN tells Tinubu what to do

Nigeria

11 months ago

Femi Falana, SAN, urged President Tinubu to make FCT Minister Wike apologise for insulting a naval officer and criticised both Wike and the officer’s conduct.

Just In: Tinubu's govt told to immediately suspend WAEC CBT in 2026 as Reps explain why

Just In: Tinubu's govt told to immediately suspend WAEC CBT in 2026 as Reps explain why

Nigeria

11 months ago

House of Representatives ordered the suspension of WAEC’s 2026 CBT plan, citing inadequate school infrastructure and risks of mass student failure and social issues.

Pastor Enenche speaks out on Wike vs military officer: "Ola Ola Ola Ola", viral video emerges

Pastor Enenche speaks out on Wike vs military officer: "Ola Ola Ola Ola", viral video emerges

Nigeria

11 months ago

The founder of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Pastor and Dr. Paul Enenche reacted to the viral video of Wike’s clash with a naval officer in Abuja.

Breaking: Wike breaks silence after rift with Naval officer, "As long as I remain FCT minister"

Breaking: Wike breaks silence after rift with Naval officer, "As long as I remain FCT minister"

Nigeria

11 months ago

Wike dismissed claims of conflict with the military, defended Abuja’s master plan, and urged journalists to report responsibly while reaffirming respect for the law.

Breaking: Tinubu's govt approves official language that is accepted for teaching in all schools

Breaking: Tinubu's govt approves official language that is accepted for teaching in all schools

Nigeria

11 months ago

The federal government scrapped the policy on indigenous language instruction and declared English the medium of instruction across all education levels.

Political drama in Kebbi as APC youths back Bagudu, reject emerging coalition

Political drama in Kebbi as APC youths back Bagudu, reject emerging coalition

Nigeria

11 months ago

APC youths in the North West disowned a fake coalition in Kebbi, backed Minister Bagudu’s leadership, and urged unity behind Governor Nasir Idris for party progress.

Breaking: Fresh trouble for Wike as powerful forces demand his immediate sack, "Unacceptable"

Breaking: Fresh trouble for Wike as powerful forces demand his immediate sack, "Unacceptable"

Nigeria

11 months ago

Over 600 civil groups demanded Wike’s sack after his clash with a naval officer, backing Buratai’s call and warning that ignoring it would fuel government impunity

Zulum, AbdulRazaq storm top Northcentral state as 217-year-old Mosque reopens

Zulum, AbdulRazaq storm top Northcentral state as 217-year-old Mosque reopens

Nigeria

11 months ago

Governors AbdulRazaq and Zulum attended the reopening of the 217-year-old Imam Gambari Mosque in Ilorin as leaders praised the restoration and urged donations.

Wike vs military officer: Joe Igbokwe and Deji Adeyanju in war of words, "Who is he?"

Wike vs military officer: Joe Igbokwe and Deji Adeyanju in war of words, "Who is he?"

Nigeria

11 months ago

Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has slammed Joe Igbokwe after calling for the dismissal of a naval officer who confronted FCT Minister Wike over a land in Abuja.

Ezra Ukanwa