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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

4729 articles published since 17 May 2024

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

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

Politics

a year ago

How 2 pilots of US B2 bombers stayed alive in the sky for 37hrs on mission to bomb Iran nuclear sites

How 2 pilots of US B2 bombers stayed alive in the sky for 37hrs on mission to bomb Iran nuclear sites

US

a year ago

Breaking: Tinubu rejects NDLEA bIll, reason, other details emerge

Breaking: Tinubu rejects NDLEA bIll, reason, other details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Makinde renames Poly Ibadan as details emerge

Governor Makinde renames Poly Ibadan as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

“He does not speak for Us”: Edo PDP disowns Aziegbemi’s statement

“He does not speak for Us”: Edo PDP disowns Aziegbemi’s statement

Politics

a year ago

"It'll be hard for Igbos to be president in 2027 & 2031": Obi tackled for moving independently

"It'll be hard for Igbos to be president in 2027 & 2031": Obi tackled for moving independently

Politics

a year ago

List of top 10 countries to easily apply for and get Schengen visa in 2025

List of top 10 countries to easily apply for and get Schengen visa in 2025

World

a year ago

Top Schengen visa spots in 2025 include Iceland, Slovakia, Italy, and Romania, boasting high approval rates and easy application processes for travellers.

2027 election: Powerful northern elder blows hot, declares what he'll do if Tinubu dumps Shettima

2027 election: Powerful northern elder blows hot, declares what he'll do if Tinubu dumps Shettima

Politics

a year ago

Sheik Jingir warned Tinubu not to drop Shettima for 2027, saying his support depends on the joint ticket. He also blamed selfish actors for sowing discord.

FULL LIST: 2 'ADAs' emerge as INEC announces 110 political party registration applications

FULL LIST: 2 'ADAs' emerge as INEC announces 110 political party registration applications

Nigeria

a year ago

INEC confirmed 110 new party applications, including two 'ADA', as it vows fairness amid rumours of bias; Atiku, Amaechi, El-Rufai linked to one ADA faction.

Quizathon 3.0: High expectations as Nigerian Students Gear Up for National Challenge

Quizathon 3.0: High expectations as Nigerian Students Gear Up for National Challenge

Nigeria

a year ago

As anticipation builds for the third edition of a national academic quiz competition known as Quizathon 3.0, the story of its first-ever winner, Izuafa Abdulrafiu.

BREAKING: US Reps take major action on move to impeach Trump over Iran strikes

BREAKING: US Reps take major action on move to impeach Trump over Iran strikes

US

a year ago

The US House voted 344-79 to shelve impeachment against Trump over Iran strikes, highlighting Democratic divisions and prioritising other legislative matters.

How struggle over Tinubu’s 2031 successor ignites fierce war for 2027 vice presidency

How struggle over Tinubu’s 2031 successor ignites fierce war for 2027 vice presidency

Politics

a year ago

Power tussle rocked APC as top northern politicians jostle for Tinubu’s 2027 VP slot, seen as a path to succeed him in 2031, sparking fierce internal battles.

Nigerian governor begins payment of salary, arrears for medical students

Nigerian governor begins payment of salary, arrears for medical students

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Alia revives 8-year-suspended bonding scheme, starts paying Benue medical students over ₦100k monthly to boost healthcare and retain local doctors.

"Nigeria is lawless": Obi declares as unidentified men demolish his brother's property in Lagos

"Nigeria is lawless": Obi declares as unidentified men demolish his brother's property in Lagos

Nigeria

a year ago

Peter Obi decried Nigeria's lawlessness after unknown men demolished his brother's Lagos property, citing lack of due process and threat to civil rights.

Full list: 10 countries with highest population size in 2025

Full list: 10 countries with highest population size in 2025

Nigeria

a year ago

Ten countries hold the largest share of the global population in 2025, shaping economic, political, and development trends through rapid demographic shifts.

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