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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

4716 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"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

2027 elections: Fayose predicts what will happen to PDP

2027 elections: Fayose predicts what will happen to PDP

Politics

11 months ago

Breaking: Dino Melaye finally dumps PDP, announces next decision

Breaking: Dino Melaye finally dumps PDP, announces next decision

Politics

11 months ago

"Obi may not be given 2027 ticket": LP factional secretary declares, explains why

"Obi may not be given 2027 ticket": LP factional secretary declares, explains why

Nigeria

11 months ago

Troops kill over 300 top bandit leaders as Ribadu declares: "You must lay down your arms"

Troops kill over 300 top bandit leaders as Ribadu declares: "You must lay down your arms"

Nigeria

11 months ago

FG Urged to Key into Digital Development for Youth Empowerment

FG Urged to Key into Digital Development for Youth Empowerment

Nigeria

11 months ago

Breaking: Fresh crisis rocks ADC ahead of 2027 election, "We will meet in court"

Breaking: Fresh crisis rocks ADC ahead of 2027 election, "We will meet in court"

Politics

11 months ago

Nafi’u Bala declared himself ADC interim chairman, accused David Mark’s faction of unconstitutional takeover, and vowed legal action amid 2027 election tensions.

2027 election: What'll happen if Peter Obi dumps coalition, returns to PDP? Jerry Gana speaks

2027 election: What'll happen if Peter Obi dumps coalition, returns to PDP? Jerry Gana speaks

Nigeria

11 months ago

Jerry Gana said Peter Obi would win in the North if he returned to PDP, described PDP as grassroots-based, and downplayed internal party conflicts.

China begs parents to give birth to more children, offers them $1,500

China begs parents to give birth to more children, offers them $1,500

World

11 months ago

China offered parents $1,500 per child under a new policy aimed at reversing its declining birth rate and easing the financial burden of raising children.

Plot to sack Tinubu in 2027: "Obi part of coalition from day one," ADC speaks out

Plot to sack Tinubu in 2027: "Obi part of coalition from day one," ADC speaks out

Politics

11 months ago

Peter Obi was confirmed by ADC as a founding member of the coalition to unseat President Tinubu, amid PDP return rumours and denial of Atiku-led agenda.

2027 election: 3 strong reasons the Atiku-led coalition against Tinubu may not work

2027 election: 3 strong reasons the Atiku-led coalition against Tinubu may not work

Politics

11 months ago

Tinubu’s 2027 challengers face hurdles: deep divisions, lack of a consensus candidate, and Tinubu’s strong political grip may derail the opposition coalition.

2027 election: What will happen to Peter Obi if he returns to PDP? ADC breaks silence

2027 election: What will happen to Peter Obi if he returns to PDP? ADC breaks silence

Politics

11 months ago

ADC confirmed Peter Obi remained in the opposition coalition and ruled out talks of a 2027 flagbearer, focusing instead on building party structures.

Breaking: Labour Party youth leader declares to run for president in 2027, "I am very qualified"

Breaking: Labour Party youth leader declares to run for president in 2027, "I am very qualified"

Politics

11 months ago

LP Youth Leader Kennedy Ahanotu declared for 2027 presidency, citing need for reforms, youth leadership, and loyalty to party despite funding concerns.

Just in: Court finally takes action against guard and cook who killed ex-Katsina commissioner by poisoning

Just in: Court finally takes action against guard and cook who killed ex-Katsina commissioner by poisoning

Nigeria

11 months ago

Two former domestic workers were sentenced to death for poisoning ex-Katsina Commissioner Rabe Nasir in 2021; another got five years for concealment.

"Hardship like labor pains": US declares, shares report on how governors are spending billions on govt houses

"Hardship like labor pains": US declares, shares report on how governors are spending billions on govt houses

Nigeria

11 months ago

US Embassy flagged report exposing Nigerian governors for spending billions on govt houses while citizens face economic hardship, sparking calls for accountability.

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