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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

4728 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Fagbemi, Gov Yusuf, Badaru, Idris, others storm Saudi Arabia for Aminu Dantata’s burial, photos, video emerge

Fagbemi, Gov Yusuf, Badaru, Idris, others storm Saudi Arabia for Aminu Dantata’s burial, photos, video emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Japa: Full list of 9 countries where you can easily obtain citizenship for immigrants

Japa: Full list of 9 countries where you can easily obtain citizenship for immigrants

Nigeria

a year ago

Abdullahi Ganduje: How 3 major political forces allegedly forced APC chairman to resign

Abdullahi Ganduje: How 3 major political forces allegedly forced APC chairman to resign

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: 3 powerful reasons coalition against Tinubu may work

2027 election: 3 powerful reasons coalition against Tinubu may work

Politics

a year ago

FULL LIST: Top 10 most educated countries in the world as of 2025

FULL LIST: Top 10 most educated countries in the world as of 2025

World

a year ago

"Others should follow": Obi breaks silence after Ganduje announced resignation as APC chairman

"Others should follow": Obi breaks silence after Ganduje announced resignation as APC chairman

Nigeria

a year ago

Economic hardship: Adeboye announces major spiritual action to change Nigeria's situation

Economic hardship: Adeboye announces major spiritual action to change Nigeria's situation

Nigeria

a year ago

Pastor Adeboye announced July 2025 prayer for Nigeria’s economic recovery, urging faith and hope as RCCG launches nationwide intercession efforts.

June 12: Why Abacha couldn’t kill Tinubu’s mother, MKO Abiola’s son speaks

June 12: Why Abacha couldn’t kill Tinubu’s mother, MKO Abiola’s son speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

Jamiu Abiola said Abacha couldn’t target Tinubu’s mum during June 12 crisis due to her public influence; she opposed the annulment and backed MKO Abiola.

Impact rankings 2025: Top 10 universities advancing SDGs in the world

Impact rankings 2025: Top 10 universities advancing SDGs in the world

World

a year ago

Western Sydney tops Impact Rankings 2025 as Asian universities rise; global institutions lead efforts on climate, education, and equality through SDGs.

Abdullahi Ganduje: Alleged reason APC chairman resigned suddenly is finally out

Abdullahi Ganduje: Alleged reason APC chairman resigned suddenly is finally out

Politics

a year ago

Abdullahi Ganduje resigned as APC chairman amid reports of Tinubu-Kwankwaso talks, with insiders claiming he and VP Shettima may be sacrificed before 2027.

Nigerians react as Ganduje suddenly resigns as APC chairman

Nigerians react as Ganduje suddenly resigns as APC chairman

Nigeria

a year ago

Ganduje resigned as APC chairman citing health reasons. Nigerians reacted linking move to 2027 election strategy and Kwankwaso’s possible return to the ruling party.

Nigerian Army takes 2 major actions after losing 17 soldiers

Nigerian Army takes 2 major actions after losing 17 soldiers

Nigeria

a year ago

The Army is mourning 17 soldiers killed in Niger. 10 others were injured in fierce battles, while troops and airstrikes dealt heavy blows to fleeing bandits.

"Corp members earn more than us": Lecturers of 2 top institutions cry out, demand immediate action

"Corp members earn more than us": Lecturers of 2 top institutions cry out, demand immediate action

Nigeria

a year ago

Kaduna lecturers decried poor pay as corps members earn more, cite decaying infrastructure, soaring costs, and urge urgent action to save education sector.

Did Kenya govt demand that Nigeria should return Nnamdi Kanu immediately? Facts emerges

Did Kenya govt demand that Nigeria should return Nnamdi Kanu immediately? Facts emerges

Africa

a year ago

Kenya denied suing Nigeria over Nnamdi Kanu’s arrest; ICC and ICJ confirm no case filed. Kanu’s lawyer also says he's unaware of any legal action.

Breaking: Tinubu reportedly agrees to reinstate Fubara, issues 1 condition

Breaking: Tinubu reportedly agrees to reinstate Fubara, issues 1 condition

Politics

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has agreed to reinstate Siminalayi Fubara as the governor of Rivers state — but with the condition that he will not seek re-election in 2027.

Ezra Ukanwa