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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

Bandits brutally kill powerful Kaduna pastor, take many church members into captivity

Bandits brutally kill powerful Kaduna pastor, take many church members into captivity

Nigeria

11 months ago

Shortlist for immigration, fire service, prison, others is finally out, link to check emerges

Shortlist for immigration, fire service, prison, others is finally out, link to check emerges

Nigeria

11 months ago

Military coup plot: Presidency issues fresh warnings

Military coup plot: Presidency issues fresh warnings

Nigeria

11 months ago

Poor cleaner wins millionaire's son in court, claims £43m inheritance

Poor cleaner wins millionaire's son in court, claims £43m inheritance

World

11 months ago

Just In: Tinubu's Govt makes move to boost local medicine production

Just In: Tinubu's Govt makes move to boost local medicine production

Nigeria

11 months ago

New political parties: INEC approves 8 associations for next stage, full list emerges

New political parties: INEC approves 8 associations for next stage, full list emerges

Nigeria

11 months ago

Tinubu issues fresh instructions to new service chiefs, "Threats must not be allowed"

Tinubu issues fresh instructions to new service chiefs, "Threats must not be allowed"

Nigeria

11 months ago

President Tinubu urged new service chiefs to end Nigeria’s long-running insecurity, warned of evolving threats, and pledged full support to the military.

Alleged coup plot: Total number of military officers arrested and detained finally announced

Alleged coup plot: Total number of military officers arrested and detained finally announced

Nigeria

11 months ago

Reports says 42 military officers were detained over an alleged coup plot against President Tinubu, as the Presidency backed the Nigerian military stance.

Just In: FCT minister Wike under fresh probe as details emerge

Just In: FCT minister Wike under fresh probe as details emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

FCT minister Nyesom Wike reportedly took his sons to a summit in Dubai, sparking calls for an investigation over the alleged misuse of public funds.

Breaking: Senate approves loans for Tinubu as details emerge

Breaking: Senate approves loans for Tinubu as details emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

The Senate approved Tinubu’s $2.847bn loan request to fund the 2025 budget and refinance Eurobonds amid debates over Nigeria’s rising debt concerns.

Just In: Drama as JAMB officials storm out of Reps hearing amid heated exchange, details emerge

Just In: Drama as JAMB officials storm out of Reps hearing amid heated exchange, details emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

JAMB officials stormed out of a heated Reps hearing after refusing to present documents, prompting lawmakers to condemn the act and summon the registrar.

Just In: Court delivers judgement over ex-INEC REC found with $49,700 during 2023 election

Just In: Court delivers judgement over ex-INEC REC found with $49,700 during 2023 election

Nigeria

11 months ago

A Federal High Court in Abuja ordered the permanent forfeiture of $49,700 seized from ex-INEC REC Nura Ali after no one claimed ownership of the funds.

Is the final 2025 recruitment list out? Nigeria Customs finally breaks silence

Is the final 2025 recruitment list out? Nigeria Customs finally breaks silence

Nigeria

11 months ago

The Nigeria Customs Service dismissed reports of a 2025 recruitment list as fake, while Kano lawmakers decried alleged regional bias and ordered an investigation.

Just in: Tension in Cross River PDP as influential figures move to abandon party ahead of election

Just in: Tension in Cross River PDP as influential figures move to abandon party ahead of election

Nigeria

11 months ago

PDP faced tension in Cross River North as Senator Jarigbe met Tinubu and APC leaders, sparking praise from supporters and hints of mass defection ahead of 2027.

Agriculture: Foundation, FG move to provide opportunities for youths

Agriculture: Foundation, FG move to provide opportunities for youths

Nigeria

11 months ago

Leventis Foundation Nigeria and NYSC announced plans to support youth-led agribusinesses through training, funding, and innovation at the 2025 summit in Abuja.

Ezra Ukanwa