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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

2027 election: "I will not step down for anyone," Amaechi declares, gives reasons

2027 election: "I will not step down for anyone," Amaechi declares, gives reasons

Politics

a year ago

Tinubu's govt takes fresh action to boost Nigeria's military production capacity

Tinubu's govt takes fresh action to boost Nigeria's military production capacity

Nigeria

a year ago

Igbos vow to take bold action in 2027 election: "We can not continue like this"

Igbos vow to take bold action in 2027 election: "We can not continue like this"

Politics

a year ago

Gunmen attack home of top businessman, abduct his 7-month pregnant wife, daughter, kill vigilante

Gunmen attack home of top businessman, abduct his 7-month pregnant wife, daughter, kill vigilante

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu's govt lauded over developmental strides in Nigeria Customs: "In less than two years"

Tinubu's govt lauded over developmental strides in Nigeria Customs: "In less than two years"

Nigeria

a year ago

Isaac Balami: APC chieftain who built Africa’s 1st private aeronautics university clocks at 41

Isaac Balami: APC chieftain who built Africa’s 1st private aeronautics university clocks at 41

Nigeria

a year ago

How to apply as Nigerian Air Force 2025 recruitment begins, application link emerges

How to apply as Nigerian Air Force 2025 recruitment begins, application link emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

NAF opens 2025 recruitment for DSSC 34/2025. Applications are free, online, Aug 27–Oct 7. Eligibility covers age, fitness, education, and citizenship.

Civil service recruitment: Did Akwa Ibom govt promise stipends to unsuccessful applicants? Gov Eno speaks out

Civil service recruitment: Did Akwa Ibom govt promise stipends to unsuccessful applicants? Gov Eno speaks out

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Umo Eno denies paying stipends to unsuccessful civil service applicants; only CBT passers advance, while youths get a separate ₦50,000 grant.

2027 election: Will Obi, Jonathan join the PDP presidential race? Senator Moro provides new update

2027 election: Will Obi, Jonathan join the PDP presidential race? Senator Moro provides new update

Politics

a year ago

Senator Abba Moro hints at talks with Peter Obi and Jonathan on possible PDP return, as opposition camps strategise for 2027 with Obi’s platform still unclear.

Just In: Former Nigerian governor breaks silence over alleged dumping of APC for PDP ahead of 2027

Just In: Former Nigerian governor breaks silence over alleged dumping of APC for PDP ahead of 2027

Nigeria

a year ago

Senator Gbenga Daniel denies plans to return to PDP, reaffirming loyalty to APC after his suspension, stressing he remains committed to the party.

1st lady of Anambra Bags 2025 humanitarian award for contributions to health-care, child support

1st lady of Anambra Bags 2025 humanitarian award for contributions to health-care, child support

Nigeria

a year ago

Anambra First Lady, Dr Nonye Soludo, won the 2025 First Lady of the Year Award in Healthcare & Child Support for her impactful Healthy Living initiative.

Powerful Nigerian governor temporarily hands over power to deputy, reasons emerge

Powerful Nigerian governor temporarily hands over power to deputy, reasons emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Oyo governor Seyi Makinde began a one-month leave on Aug 29, 2025, handing power to Deputy Bayo Lawal as acting governor until his return on Sept 29.

Fire service recruitment: FG announces important action all applicants must do before shortlisting begins

Fire service recruitment: FG announces important action all applicants must do before shortlisting begins

Nigeria

a year ago

The FG, via CDCFIB, urges applicants in its nationwide recruitment to stay fit, healthy, and mentally ready, covering Superintendent, Inspector, and Assistant roles.

NRC, presidency break silence as Abuja-Kaduna train derails, video emerges

NRC, presidency break silence as Abuja-Kaduna train derails, video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

A Kaduna-bound train derailed near Kubwa, Abuja at 11:09 a.m.; NRC confirmed safe evacuation as Tinubu monitored, with security and medics deployed.

Breaking: Japan addresses alleged plans to create special visas for skilled Nigerians

Breaking: Japan addresses alleged plans to create special visas for skilled Nigerians

Nigeria

a year ago

Japan has denied plans to create a special visa category for Nigerians who wish to relocate to Kisarazu, a city it recently designated as “hometown” for Nigeria.

Ezra Ukanwa