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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

4760 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

“The only way out": Ex-Obi's ally Okonkwo mentions what must be done to unseat Tinubu, shut APC in 2027

“The only way out": Ex-Obi's ally Okonkwo mentions what must be done to unseat Tinubu, shut APC in 2027

Politics

a year ago

Former Senate president breaks silence on why Buhari allegedly intimidated, harassed him

Former Senate president breaks silence on why Buhari allegedly intimidated, harassed him

Nigeria

a year ago

Tragedy in Delta: 16-year-old boy accidentally shoots and kills little sister with father’s gun

Tragedy in Delta: 16-year-old boy accidentally shoots and kills little sister with father’s gun

Nigeria

a year ago

INEC finally releases details of Anambra gov candidates, issues fresh actions to Nigerians

INEC finally releases details of Anambra gov candidates, issues fresh actions to Nigerians

Politics

a year ago

"Hateful politics": South-East senators blow hot over 2025 JAMB exam error

"Hateful politics": South-East senators blow hot over 2025 JAMB exam error

Nigeria

a year ago

Just in: Lagos govt breaks silence over claims that the city smells, infested with big mosquitoes

Just in: Lagos govt breaks silence over claims that the city smells, infested with big mosquitoes

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 election: Kwankwaso breaks silence amid alleged plot to rejoin APC

2027 election: Kwankwaso breaks silence amid alleged plot to rejoin APC

Politics

a year ago

Rabiu Kwankwaso has denied claims he plans to rejoin APC, calling the reports false, while urging the public to trust only his official statements ahead of 2027.

Pope Leo XIV: Tinubu storms Rome ahead of new Pope's installation mass

Pope Leo XIV: Tinubu storms Rome ahead of new Pope's installation mass

Europe

a year ago

President Tinubu arrived in Rome for Pope Leo XIV’s installation mass, receiving a warm welcome and joined by top Nigerian clergy at the Pope’s invitation.

Olowu of Kuta kingdom speaks after induction into NBR hall of fame

Olowu of Kuta kingdom speaks after induction into NBR hall of fame

Nigeria

a year ago

Olowu of Kuta, Oba Makama, vows to promote Nigeria’s image after NBR Hall of Fame induction, praised for his national and international contributions.

Top federal university breaks silence as JAMB admits error in 2025 UTME

Top federal university breaks silence as JAMB admits error in 2025 UTME

Nigeria

a year ago

UNILORIN praises JAMB for transparency and responsibility in handling 2025 UTME errors affecting 300,000+ candidates, wishing continued success to leadership.

“As long as you remain with NYSC": Tinubu's govt sends fresh warning to corps members about social media

“As long as you remain with NYSC": Tinubu's govt sends fresh warning to corps members about social media

Nigeria

a year ago

NYSC DG warns corps members against harmful social media use, urges respect for host communities, and praises Gombe govt’s support during welfare visit.

Nigerians reject Reps’ move to make voting compulsory or face 6-month imprisonment for defaulters

Nigerians reject Reps’ move to make voting compulsory or face 6-month imprisonment for defaulters

Nigeria

a year ago

A bill to make voting compulsory with jail time faces backlash from lawyers and civil society, who call for voter education instead of criminalising abstention.

2023 campaign funds: Drama in LP as top chieftain dares Abure to uncover secrets about Obi, Otti

2023 campaign funds: Drama in LP as top chieftain dares Abure to uncover secrets about Obi, Otti

Nigeria

a year ago

LP’s Nenadi Usman challenges Julius Abure to expose claims against Peter Obi amid police probe, calling the crisis an attack on the party’s democracy.

Umahi calls Tinubu "Joseph the Dreamer" as he speaks on his achievements since taking office

Umahi calls Tinubu "Joseph the Dreamer" as he speaks on his achievements since taking office

Nigeria

a year ago

Minister Umahi praised President Tinubu as “Joseph the Dreamer” for reviving key road projects and boosting Nigeria’s economy since taking office.

Prominent Ondo traditional ruler arraigned for brutally flogging villagers

Prominent Ondo traditional ruler arraigned for brutally flogging villagers

Nigeria

a year ago

Ondo traditional ruler arraigned for flogging villagers over toll fees and illegal land sales; court orders halt to tolls, case adjourned to June 20, 2025.

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