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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

Police finally unravel how Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu died: "Chaos in the compound"

Police finally unravel how Arise TV anchor Somtochukwu died: "Chaos in the compound"

Nigeria

a year ago

Rivers governor Fubara sacks all commissioners, public officials under him as details emerge

Rivers governor Fubara sacks all commissioners, public officials under him as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Just in: Powerful southwest monarch meets with Yoruba agitator Sunday Igboho as details emerge

Just in: Powerful southwest monarch meets with Yoruba agitator Sunday Igboho as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Trade fair complex demolition: Fresh battle brews as Obi, Lagos govt trade words

Trade fair complex demolition: Fresh battle brews as Obi, Lagos govt trade words

Nigeria

a year ago

"She had orphanage kids she was taking care of": Arise News crew mourns tragic death of Somtochukwu

"She had orphanage kids she was taking care of": Arise News crew mourns tragic death of Somtochukwu

Nigeria

a year ago

SUG election in popular southeast varsity turns to war as student gets shot, police arrest 3

SUG election in popular southeast varsity turns to war as student gets shot, police arrest 3

Nigeria

a year ago

APC gov discusses how his colleagues have enough money to tackle insecurity: "You've no excuse"

APC gov discusses how his colleagues have enough money to tackle insecurity: "You've no excuse"

Nigeria

a year ago

Gov. Sule urges northern leaders to use huge FAAC funds for security, mining, oil, and agriculture, stressing states now have resources to transform economies.

Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu: Nigerians react angrily as ARISE News anchor dies in Abuja armed robbery

Somtochukwu Christelle Maduagwu: Nigerians react angrily as ARISE News anchor dies in Abuja armed robbery

Nigeria

a year ago

ARISE News anchor Somtochukwu Maduagwu, 29, was killed in an Abuja robbery, sparking nationwide outrage, grief and calls for justice over rising insecurity.

Tinubu, Obi vs Atiku: South east group predicts who will finally win in 2027 election

Tinubu, Obi vs Atiku: South east group predicts who will finally win in 2027 election

Politics

a year ago

The Renewed Hope Ambassadors declared Tinubu would win 2027 by landslide, citing his economic policies, ahead of his visit to Imo State for project commissioning.

Battle between Dangote and PENGASSAN: Concerned northern senator tells Tinubu what to do

Battle between Dangote and PENGASSAN: Concerned northern senator tells Tinubu what to do

Nigeria

a year ago

Senator Ali Ndume urged Tinubu to dissolve PENGASSAN over Dangote Refinery strike, accusing it of serving private interests as FG began crisis talks.

Nigeria customs announces date for online recruitment test, mentions those that will be excluded

Nigeria customs announces date for online recruitment test, mentions those that will be excluded

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigeria Customs Service held an online test on 2 Oct for Superintendent Cadre applicants in 3 batches, warning against rule violations and disqualification.

2027 elections: 6 reasons why Tinubu will be re-elected, popular Nigerian lawyer speaks

2027 elections: 6 reasons why Tinubu will be re-elected, popular Nigerian lawyer speaks

Politics

a year ago

Lawyer Deji Adeyanju predicts Tinubu’s 2027 re-election, citing defections, weak opposition, zoning, and northern strategy as key factors behind his win.

12 regular course: Police announce date for recruitment screening, list 11 documents applicants must have

12 regular course: Police announce date for recruitment screening, list 11 documents applicants must have

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria Police Academy begins 12th course screening Oct 6, 2025; batches set by states, documents, dress code, and strict rules announced for candidates.

ADC, Obi's allies battle over "broken promises" claim as party speaks on 2027 zoning

ADC, Obi's allies battle over "broken promises" claim as party speaks on 2027 zoning

Politics

a year ago

ADC denies zoning pledge for 2027, rebuffs Obidient Movement’s fairness demands, and urges real stakeholders to join formally amid rising internal tensions.

“You cannot take decisions for us": Adamawa ADC gives Atiku ultimatum to pick membership card

“You cannot take decisions for us": Adamawa ADC gives Atiku ultimatum to pick membership card

Politics

a year ago

ADC in Adamawa gave Atiku, Babachir, and others a year-end deadline to register at their wards, insisting only card-carrying members could lead the party.

Ezra Ukanwa