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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

4748 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Photos: Atiku storms Abuja to meet APC's former ally as plot to unseat Tinubu in 2027 deepens

Photos: Atiku storms Abuja to meet APC's former ally as plot to unseat Tinubu in 2027 deepens

Politics

a year ago

IGP warned against shielding suspected Abuja land grabber from EFCC

IGP warned against shielding suspected Abuja land grabber from EFCC

Nigeria

a year ago

Lagos: How landlord who built houses under bridge makes N32.2 million every year

Lagos: How landlord who built houses under bridge makes N32.2 million every year

Nigeria

a year ago

"Thought we've 2 presidents": Momodu reacts as Tinubu stops Wike from sealing PDP secretariat

"Thought we've 2 presidents": Momodu reacts as Tinubu stops Wike from sealing PDP secretariat

Nigeria

a year ago

June 12: Obasanjo speaks out on deadly plot by Abacha to kill him, Abiola, and Yar’Adua

June 12: Obasanjo speaks out on deadly plot by Abacha to kill him, Abiola, and Yar’Adua

Nigeria

a year ago

Tragedy in Enugu as sabbath pastor’s driver reportedly kills 4 children of farmer, flees community

Tragedy in Enugu as sabbath pastor’s driver reportedly kills 4 children of farmer, flees community

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu makes fresh move to take $21bn loan, ₦758bn pension bond

Tinubu makes fresh move to take $21bn loan, ₦758bn pension bond

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu sought National Assembly approval for $21.5bn external loans and ₦758bn pension bonds to fund infrastructure and settle pension liabilities.

Tension in Abuja after bomber kills self while trying to bomb military barracks

Tension in Abuja after bomber kills self while trying to bomb military barracks

Nigeria

a year ago

A suspected suicide bomber died after his IED exploded near Abuja’s Mogadishu Cantonment. Police secured the scene; one injured victim was hospitalised.

2027 election: Atiku, PDP blow hot over widespread endorsements of Tinubu: "Not what Nigerians want"

2027 election: Atiku, PDP blow hot over widespread endorsements of Tinubu: "Not what Nigerians want"

Nigeria

a year ago

Atiku & PDP dismissed endorsements for Tinubu as signs of panic, while noting failures in addressing key issues, they expressed confident in defeating APC in 2027.

"If the constitution allowed":Nigerian gov explains why he would've run as independent candidate in 2027

"If the constitution allowed":Nigerian gov explains why he would've run as independent candidate in 2027

Politics

a year ago

Governor Umo Eno blamed the constitution for barring independent run in 2027, confirmed defection to APC, urged loyalty, and praised Tinubu’s leadership.

VDM may face another arrest as NAFDAC takes action against influencer for inciting Onitsha traders

VDM may face another arrest as NAFDAC takes action against influencer for inciting Onitsha traders

Nigeria

a year ago

NAFDAC accuses influencer VDM of urging Onitsha traders to defy regulations after raids seized banned drugs worth over ₦1 trillion, calling for swift action.

FULL LIST: Powerful politicians, influencers, groups backing Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid

FULL LIST: Powerful politicians, influencers, groups backing Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid

Politics

a year ago

Tinubu’s 2027 re-election gains strong backing from 22 governors, key regional groups, prominent politicians, and parties like APGA, boosting his nationwide support.

'Zamfara Needs You’ – Group Appeals to Matawalle For 2027

'Zamfara Needs You’ – Group Appeals to Matawalle For 2027

Nigeria

a year ago

The Zamfara Good Governance Group (ZGG) has issued a passionate plea for Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Mohammed Matawalle, to contest the 2027 Zamfara governorship election and lead the state once more.

Just in: PDP postpones NEC meeting amid pressure to take action on Atiku, Wike disputes

Just in: PDP postpones NEC meeting amid pressure to take action on Atiku, Wike disputes

Politics

a year ago

PDP postpones NEC meeting for reconciliation efforts as party leaders call for discipline over delays in acting on petitions and internal conflicts involving Wike.

Kehinde Alade: Tears as last words of schoolboy who was shot, killed by police in Ibadan emerge

Kehinde Alade: Tears as last words of schoolboy who was shot, killed by police in Ibadan emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Kehinde Alade, 13, was fatally shot by police in Ibadan during a traffic stop. His family denies evasion claims, demanding justice and a full investigation.

Ezra Ukanwa