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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

PDP govs' defections: "Southeast can't be captured," Obi breaks silence

PDP govs' defections: "Southeast can't be captured," Obi breaks silence

Politics

a year ago

Deji Adeyanju vs Peter Obi: Rights activist finally announces 'interesting' action taken against him

Deji Adeyanju vs Peter Obi: Rights activist finally announces 'interesting' action taken against him

Nigeria

a year ago

PDP govs' defections: Wike releases bold statement ahead of 2027

PDP govs' defections: Wike releases bold statement ahead of 2027

Politics

a year ago

Presidential pardon: Tinubu told to immediately release top police officer convicted for drug deals

Presidential pardon: Tinubu told to immediately release top police officer convicted for drug deals

Nigeria

a year ago

Center takes action to end gender-based violence in Nigeria

Center takes action to end gender-based violence in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

Senator Samaila dumps PDP, declares next party ahead of 2027

Senator Samaila dumps PDP, declares next party ahead of 2027

Nigeria

a year ago

Breaking: Former minister and envoy Joy Ogwu is dead, Tinubu mourns

Breaking: Former minister and envoy Joy Ogwu is dead, Tinubu mourns

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu mourned the passing of former Foreign Affairs Minister and ex-UN Ambassador Joy Ogwu, who died at 79 after years of distinguished service.

New INEC chairman: Tinubu sends fresh message to senate

New INEC chairman: Tinubu sends fresh message to senate

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu asked the Senate to confirm Prof. Joash Amupitan as INEC Chairman, succeeding Mahmood Yakubu, and sought approval for 29 other appointments.

Did Edo govt sell 14,000 hectares of land to 17-year-old boy? fresh facts emerge

Did Edo govt sell 14,000 hectares of land to 17-year-old boy? fresh facts emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Edo GIS dismissed viral claims that a 17-year-old bought 14,000 hectares of land, calling it false and reaffirming the state’s commitment to transparency.

Maryam Sanda: Family of man killed by his wife in 2020 speaks after Tinubu granted her presidential pardon

Maryam Sanda: Family of man killed by his wife in 2020 speaks after Tinubu granted her presidential pardon

Nigeria

a year ago

Bilyaminu Bello’s family condemned President Tinubu’s pardon of Maryam Sanda, calling it a grave injustice and accusing the government of undermining justice.

Alleged $556K Fraud: Sujimoto Vows To Take Action as Details Emerge

Alleged $556K Fraud: Sujimoto Vows To Take Action as Details Emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Gov. Charles Soludo commissioned 5,000 solar lights, roads, and farm projects by philanthropist Ikenga Umuawulu, who also donated buses to support his re-election.

Breaking: Ex-PDP youth leader dumps party as Gov Mbah-led Enugu massively defects to APC

Breaking: Ex-PDP youth leader dumps party as Gov Mbah-led Enugu massively defects to APC

Politics

a year ago

Enugu state governor Peter Mbah and his cabinet dump PDP ahead of his expected defection to APC, confirmed by his media aide Dan Nwomeh in a video.

What Pastor Adeboye said about Uma Ukpai before his death is finally out, video emerges

What Pastor Adeboye said about Uma Ukpai before his death is finally out, video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Pastor Enoch Adeboye described the late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai as a great spiritual influence whose teachings strengthened his faith and shaped his ministry.

Powerful Nigerian evangelist Uma Okpai is dead as details emerge

Powerful Nigerian evangelist Uma Okpai is dead as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Renowned evangelist Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai passed away at 80. His family celebrated his life of faith and global impact, saying he finished his race in Christ.

AFRIPERF: "How Nigeria's Komolafe's leadership will drive major reforms," Analyst explains

AFRIPERF: "How Nigeria's Komolafe's leadership will drive major reforms," Analyst explains

Nigeria

a year ago

Energy analyst hails Gbenga Komolafe’s leadership of AFRIPERF, describing it as a game-changer for Africa’s petroleum governance and regional cooperation.

Ezra Ukanwa