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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

Tension as US war soldiers strike terrorists' vessels in the Caribbean amid threats against Nigeria

Tension as US war soldiers strike terrorists' vessels in the Caribbean amid threats against Nigeria

Nigeria

11 months ago

AnambraDecides 2025: Facts about George Moghalu, LP Governorship Candidate

AnambraDecides 2025: Facts about George Moghalu, LP Governorship Candidate

Politics

11 months ago

Trending video shows Nigerian deputy president confronting Trump over Invasion threats in Nigeria

Trending video shows Nigerian deputy president confronting Trump over Invasion threats in Nigeria

Nigeria

11 months ago

Nnamdi Kanu: Court finally announces date to deliver judgment in IPOB leader's terrorism case

Nnamdi Kanu: Court finally announces date to deliver judgment in IPOB leader's terrorism case

Nigeria

11 months ago

"Don't do this": CDCFIB issues fresh warning to Immigration, Fire Service, Prison applicants

"Don't do this": CDCFIB issues fresh warning to Immigration, Fire Service, Prison applicants

Nigeria

11 months ago

Just In: Tinubu to receive final investigation report on wanton Plateau killings

Just In: Tinubu to receive final investigation report on wanton Plateau killings

Nigeria

11 months ago

Why Nigeria must take ownership of its health system amid funding gaps: CIHP, others

Why Nigeria must take ownership of its health system amid funding gaps: CIHP, others

Nigeria

11 months ago

Health experts urged African governments, especially Nigeria, to take charge of their health systems as global aid declined, warning of worsening healthcare quality.

AnambraDecides 2025: Facts about Nicholas Ukachukwu, APC governorship candidate

AnambraDecides 2025: Facts about Nicholas Ukachukwu, APC governorship candidate

Nigeria

11 months ago

APC unveiled billionaire Nicholas Ukachukwu as its 2025 Anambra candidate, pledging prosperity and transparency after decades in business and politics.

Ex-gov Dickson speaks out amid Trump's threats to invade Nigeria, "We need help"

Ex-gov Dickson speaks out amid Trump's threats to invade Nigeria, "We need help"

Nigeria

11 months ago

Ex-Bayelsa Governor and Senator Henry Seriake Dickson urged President Tinubu to work with the US and other global partners to eliminate terrorist groups in Nigeria.

Breaking: FUOYE gets new Vice Chancellor as details emerge

Breaking: FUOYE gets new Vice Chancellor as details emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

FUOYE has appointed Professor Joshua Olalekan Ogunwole as its new Vice-Chancellor following a very rigorous and fully digitalised selection process.

Alleged military coup plot: Falana makes 2 demands from Tinubu's govt

Alleged military coup plot: Falana makes 2 demands from Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

11 months ago

Femi Falana urged Tinubu’s government to speak openly on the alleged coup plot, warning that silence, hardship, and insecurity were fuelling public distrust.

Just In: PDP faction stages massive protest at US embassy, European Union, others in Abuja

Just In: PDP faction stages massive protest at US embassy, European Union, others in Abuja

Nigeria

11 months ago

The opposition PDP supporters protested in Abuja, submitting letters to the US and EU embassies as they accused the ruling party of stifling opposition voices.

NSA Nuhu Ribadu meets with Chinese ambassador in Abuja as US prepares for drone attacks

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NSA Nuhu Ribadu meets with Chinese ambassador in Abuja as US prepares for drone attacks

Nigeria

11 months ago

China backed Nigeria amid US threats of invasion as Ambassador Yu Dunhai met NSA Ribadu in Abuja, pledging support for security and warning against interference.

AnambraDecides 2025: List of Anambra state governors from 1999 to date

AnambraDecides 2025: List of Anambra state governors from 1999 to date

Nigeria

11 months ago

From Mbadinuju to Obiano, Anambra’s politics was marked by godfather influence, reforms, power tussles, and struggles that shaped its two-decade democratic journey.

Former presidential candidate Sowore does not have NYSC certificate, Police declares

Former presidential candidate Sowore does not have NYSC certificate, Police declares

Nigeria

11 months ago

The Lagos State Commissioner of Police has alleged that ex-presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore, does not possess a National Youth Service Corps certificate.

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