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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: Rhodes-Vivour finally dumps Labour Party, declares next move

Breaking: Rhodes-Vivour finally dumps Labour Party, declares next move

Politics

a year ago

Just In: "In obedience," Peter Obi declares to temporarily move away from public engagement, gives reasons

Just In: "In obedience," Peter Obi declares to temporarily move away from public engagement, gives reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

Pope Leo XIV silent as Catholic church LGBTQ storm Rome for Holy Year pilgrimage: "New sense of acceptance"

Pope Leo XIV silent as Catholic church LGBTQ storm Rome for Holy Year pilgrimage: "New sense of acceptance"

World

a year ago

Breaking: NNPP expels top lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin, as reason, other details emerge

Breaking: NNPP expels top lawmaker Abdulmumin Jibrin, as reason, other details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Police arrest ‘fake politician’ over N300m political appointment scam on top Kwara businessman

Police arrest ‘fake politician’ over N300m political appointment scam on top Kwara businessman

Nigeria

a year ago

Agbese lauds Speaker, Kalu’s committee for resolving FG-contractors’ standoff: "We must give it to them"

Agbese lauds Speaker, Kalu’s committee for resolving FG-contractors’ standoff: "We must give it to them"

Nigeria

a year ago

Zamfara gov under fire for saying he can end banditry in 2 months, Tinubu asked to declare state of emergency

Zamfara gov under fire for saying he can end banditry in 2 months, Tinubu asked to declare state of emergency

Nigeria

a year ago

Zamfara Good Governance Network slammed Gov. Lawal for claiming banditry could end in 2 months if he controlled security forces, urging a state of emergency.

Just In: WAEC releases new and important requirements all schools must provide ahead of 2026 exams

Just In: WAEC releases new and important requirements all schools must provide ahead of 2026 exams

Education

a year ago

WAEC mandated schools to meet strict ICT, power, and security standards for full CBT exams by 2026, urging upgrades and funding support for compliance.

‘Why gender disparities in Nigeria must be tackled”: FG, Uzodimma, Abdulrazaq, PIC, others

‘Why gender disparities in Nigeria must be tackled”: FG, Uzodimma, Abdulrazaq, PIC, others

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria’s leaders and partners urged urgent action on gender equality, highlighting women’s empowerment, inclusive policies, and economic growth benefits.

Just In: Osinbajo speaks on how pastors are undermining Nigeria's development, "Miracle money gospel"

Just In: Osinbajo speaks on how pastors are undermining Nigeria's development, "Miracle money gospel"

Nigeria

a year ago

Osinbajo warned that miracle-driven preaching undermined Nigeria’s growth, urging integrity and hard work, as Okonkwo and Nwachukwu called for shared duty.

Just In: Ebola outbreak kills over 10 in popular African country as details emerge

Just In: Ebola outbreak kills over 10 in popular African country as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

At least 15 died in DR Congo’s 16th Ebola outbreak in Kasai; 28 suspected cases confirmed. WHO urges caution and deploys vaccines and treatments.

"He is sent by God": Top northern governor receives commendation over policies, development

"He is sent by God": Top northern governor receives commendation over policies, development

Nigeria

a year ago

APC chieftain Abdullahi Mahmood hailed Gov. Umar Namadi as a God-sent leader, citing his strides in revenue, education, agriculture, health, and empowerment.

Who is the most loved speaker in the history of Nigeria's democracy? Poll reveals

Who is the most loved speaker in the history of Nigeria's democracy? Poll reveals

Nigeria

a year ago

A survey rated Speaker Tajudeen Abbas as Nigeria’s most loved, praised for inclusiveness, reforms, and fairness, though some urged tougher stances on the executive.

"I can end banditry in 2 months": Top northern governor declares, gives condition

"I can end banditry in 2 months": Top northern governor declares, gives condition

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Lawal said he could end Zamfara banditry in two months if given security control, lamenting Abuja’s grip as attacks, abductions, and killings escalated.

Weather alert: FG warns 14 states over looming heavy rain, floods as list, details emerge

Weather alert: FG warns 14 states over looming heavy rain, floods as list, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

FG warned 14 states of heavy rain and possible flooding from Sept 4–8, 2025, urging stakeholders to stay alert and take prompt action to reduce risks.

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