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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

Breaking: Nigerian Army neutralises another IPOB commander, 26 others

Breaking: Nigerian Army neutralises another IPOB commander, 26 others

Nigeria

a year ago

"2027 not turn of South East": Umahi declares as Peter Obi releases bold statement

"2027 not turn of South East": Umahi declares as Peter Obi releases bold statement

Nigeria

a year ago

International girl-child day: Ameachi sends important message to Nigerians

International girl-child day: Ameachi sends important message to Nigerians

Nigeria

a year ago

Just in: Tinubu's minister temporarily steps down from office, gives reason

Just in: Tinubu's minister temporarily steps down from office, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

Just in: Tinubu grants presidential pardon to Maryam Sanda, who killed her husband in 2020

Just in: Tinubu grants presidential pardon to Maryam Sanda, who killed her husband in 2020

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: Nigeria customs sends new warning to all applicants: "It is not from us"

Just In: Nigeria customs sends new warning to all applicants: "It is not from us"

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: WAEC releases important subject combinations for 2026 examination, full list emerges

Just In: WAEC releases important subject combinations for 2026 examination, full list emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

WAEC releases 2026 WASSCE subject list, bars Science and Arts students from Economics, keeps 3 compulsory subjects, and introduces 35 trade options.

Thousands of Gazans trek back to their ruined city as Israeli troops withdraw

Thousands of Gazans trek back to their ruined city as Israeli troops withdraw

World

a year ago

Thousands of Gazans returned to their ruined homes as Israeli troops withdrew under a U.S.-brokered ceasefire, part of Trump’s plan to end two years of war.

Nnaji's certificate scandal: Fresh details emerge on how Tinubu allegedly ordered minister's resignation

Nnaji's certificate scandal: Fresh details emerge on how Tinubu allegedly ordered minister's resignation

Nigeria

a year ago

Former minister Uche Nnaji resigned after President Tinubu ordered him to quit following revelations that he allegedly forged his degree and NYSC certificates.

Army provides details of how Lieutenant Samson Haruna died after suffering fire burns

Army provides details of how Lieutenant Samson Haruna died after suffering fire burns

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerian Army investigated the death of Lt. Samson Haruna, who died from burns after a fire allegedly involving his wife, pledging transparency in the probe.

Investigation uncovers how Benin Republic varsities, Nigerian Polytechnics perform NYSC fraud

Investigation uncovers how Benin Republic varsities, Nigerian Polytechnics perform NYSC fraud

Nigeria

a year ago

An investigation exposed how blacklisted Benin varsities used Nigerian polytechnics to smuggle graduates into NYSC with fake HND/ND certificates for ₦400,000.

“How Tinubu is rekindling hope of young Nigerians”: Youth group explains

“How Tinubu is rekindling hope of young Nigerians”: Youth group explains

Nigeria

a year ago

NYCN President Babangida Isah unveiled a youth agenda, praised Tinubu’s Renewed Hope policy, and vowed inclusive leadership to empower Nigeria’s young people.

Amupitan: List of INEC chairmen and the geopolitical zones they came from

Amupitan: List of INEC chairmen and the geopolitical zones they came from

Nigeria

a year ago

Since 1998, six INEC chairmen from different zones have led Nigeria’s elections. Tinubu now appoints Prof. Joash Amupitan (SAN) as the new INEC boss.

Catholics in Kenya declares immediate change in altar wine: "Becoming a favorite drink in bars"

Catholics in Kenya declares immediate change in altar wine: "Becoming a favorite drink in bars"

Africa

a year ago

The Kenyan Catholic Church introduced a new altar wine after the previous brand became widely sold in bars, ensuring its sacred use during Mass across the country.

New INEC chairman: Northern youths send bold message to Tinubu

New INEC chairman: Northern youths send bold message to Tinubu

Nigeria

a year ago

The NCYCN hailed Tinubu’s appointment of Prof Amupitan as INEC chairman, noting it’s a first for North Central and pledging support for his success.

Ezra Ukanwa