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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

Top northern governor takes action to create 13 extra LCDAs, gives reasons

Top northern governor takes action to create 13 extra LCDAs, gives reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

IPAC vows to boycott Rivers LG elections: "Big mockery to Nigeria's democracy"

IPAC vows to boycott Rivers LG elections: "Big mockery to Nigeria's democracy"

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: JAMB To begin screening of underage candidates, date, other details emerge

Breaking: JAMB To begin screening of underage candidates, date, other details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: Police operatives arrest men with 3 human skulls during stop-and-search in top south-western state

Just In: Police operatives arrest men with 3 human skulls during stop-and-search in top south-western state

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 election: Ex-minister mentions names, people allegedly working underground to destroy ADC

2027 election: Ex-minister mentions names, people allegedly working underground to destroy ADC

Politics

a year ago

Captain Oluranti Ogoyi: List of 2 key decisions FG has made regarding ValueJet pilots

Captain Oluranti Ogoyi: List of 2 key decisions FG has made regarding ValueJet pilots

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian governor declares spiritual warfare over prolonged illness of deputy: "It's not a political matter"

Nigerian governor declares spiritual warfare over prolonged illness of deputy: "It's not a political matter"

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Agbu Kefas urged prayers for ill Deputy Alkali, calling it a humanitarian issue, while a lawyer warned inaction could breach constitutional governance.

KWAM 1 flight ban reduced to 1-month period as FAAN mulls ambassadorial appointment

KWAM 1 flight ban reduced to 1-month period as FAAN mulls ambassadorial appointment

Nigeria

a year ago

KWAM 1’s flight ban was reduced to one month, NCAA withdrew complaints against him, and ValueJet pilots were reinstated after a one-month re-appraisal.

Just In: Bandits attack mosque, kidnap worshippers, kill one

Just In: Bandits attack mosque, kidnap worshippers, kill one

Nigeria

a year ago

Armed bandits attacked a mosque in Sokoto, killing one and injuring others. The APC condemned the act, and the government vowed to fight banditry.

Peter Obi breaks silence after EFCC suddenly arrested ex-Sokoto gov Tambuwal

Peter Obi breaks silence after EFCC suddenly arrested ex-Sokoto gov Tambuwal

Nigeria

a year ago

Peter Obi urged transparency and fairness after EFCC arrested ex-Sokoto governor Tambuwal, condemning political bias in Nigeria’s anti-corruption fight.

National Single Window: FIRS, customs take fresh action to implement Tinubu's agenda

National Single Window: FIRS, customs take fresh action to implement Tinubu's agenda

Nigeria

a year ago

FIRS and Customs met in Abuja to fast-track the National Single Window project, set for Q1 2026, aiming to streamline trade, cut costs, and boost revenue.

26 countries to storm Katsina as date to celebrate World Hausa Day emerges: “This is the first time"

26 countries to storm Katsina as date to celebrate World Hausa Day emerges: “This is the first time"

Nigeria

a year ago

Katsina State prepared to host its first fully backed World Hausa Day on 26 Aug, with 24 countries joining to celebrate Hausa culture, language, and heritage.

Atiku finally mentions alleged reason EFCC arrested Tambuwal, "This is not justice"

Atiku finally mentions alleged reason EFCC arrested Tambuwal, "This is not justice"

Nigeria

a year ago

Atiku accused Tinubu’s govt of using the EFCC to target opposition, citing Tambuwal’s ₦189bn case, and warned against one-party dominance in Nigeria.

Just In: Ex-Delta PDP G-25 leader, many others join ADC ahead of 2027 election, "We'll wage war"

Just In: Ex-Delta PDP G-25 leader, many others join ADC ahead of 2027 election, "We'll wage war"

Politics

a year ago

Former Delta PDP G-25 leader Fortune Oyadonghan led defectors from six parties to the ADC, vowing to challenge Tinubu’s APC in the 2027 elections.

Tambuwal: Tension as EFCC accused of arresting ADC top leaders ahead of 2027, party breaks silence

Tambuwal: Tension as EFCC accused of arresting ADC top leaders ahead of 2027, party breaks silence

Politics

a year ago

The EFCC grilled Aminu Tambuwal over ₦189 billion withdrawals, sparking ADC bias claims, deepening coalition rifts, and prompting a leadership change.

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