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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

5292 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

JAMB gives 3 reasons candidates' names are missing from matriculation list

JAMB gives 3 reasons candidates' names are missing from matriculation list

Nigeria

a month ago

We’re redefining success in African cross-border settlement - Oneremit

We’re redefining success in African cross-border settlement - Oneremit

Nigeria

a month ago

NAQS recruitment: FG releases update for applicants

NAQS recruitment: FG releases update for applicants

Nigeria

a month ago

Breaking: Fresh development involving Simon Ekpa emerges

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Breaking: Fresh development involving Simon Ekpa emerges

World

a month ago

Viral video shows Peter Obi sitting on the floor eating with children

Viral video shows Peter Obi sitting on the floor eating with children

Nigeria

a month ago

Gov Uzodimma announces what all 31 APC governors must do in 2027

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Gov Uzodimma announces what all 31 APC governors must do in 2027

Politics

a month ago

Atiku speaks on Tinubu’s alleged real age, reveals what he knows about the President’s health

Atiku speaks on Tinubu’s alleged real age, reveals what he knows about the President’s health

Nigeria

a month ago

Atiku Abubakar claims President Bola Tinubu is 90 years old, promising progress on insecurity within a year if elected in 2027, citing experience and competence.

Politics

a month ago

Atiku Abubakar, ADC presidential candidate, pledges to end Nigeria's insecurity in 12 months, revive ECOMOG, and restore fuel subsidy amid 2027 election run.

Fake agency scandal: Names released as ICPC recommends action against 13 officials

Fake agency scandal: Names released as ICPC recommends action against 13 officials

Nigeria

a month ago

The ICPC's interim report implicates 13 officials in the PFIPC scandal, revealing forged legitimacy and prompting calls for deeper investigation into key ministries.

Atiku speaks out as Tinubu moves to cut transport fares nationwide: "Your time is up"

Atiku speaks out as Tinubu moves to cut transport fares nationwide: "Your time is up"

Nigeria

a month ago

Atiku Abubakar's camp criticises Tinubu's CNG conversion claims, stating they expose policy failure amid electoral pressures ahead of the 2027 elections.

2026 WASSCE: Fresh twist as WAEC officials announce 2 things that allegedly happened and caused poor results

2026 WASSCE: Fresh twist as WAEC officials announce 2 things that allegedly happened and caused poor results

Nigeria

a month ago

Anambra WAEC official alleges last-minute changes before 2026 WASSCE results affected CBT candidates, raising concerns over technical issues and financial losses.

Breaking: US War Department ‘Pentagon’ to withdraw 200 troops from Nigeria as reasons emerge

Breaking: US War Department ‘Pentagon’ to withdraw 200 troops from Nigeria as reasons emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

The Pentagon plans to withdraw 200 troops from Nigeria by September 2026, citing significant results in combating ISIS, while smaller teams will remain to assist.

Trouble for APC as PDP, ADC, 4 other opposition parties take bold action ahead of 2027

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Trouble for APC as PDP, ADC, 4 other opposition parties take bold action ahead of 2027

Nigeria

a month ago

G100 to host Nigeria's opposition parties' summit on Monday, August 31, in Abuja, focusing on cooperation for the 2027 elections and establishing key Working Groups.

Powerful northern traditional ruler killed as Nigerian governor reacts

Powerful northern traditional ruler killed as Nigerian governor reacts

Nigeria

a month ago

Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago mourns the killing of Alhaji Ahmed Yusuf, village head of Galla, pledging support to the bereaved family and community.

AECAF backs new WEC leadership, urges stronger global energy role for Nigeria

AECAF backs new WEC leadership, urges stronger global energy role for Nigeria

Nigeria

a month ago

AECAF congratulates Abdulrazaq Isa and Bala Wunti on their appointments at WEC Nigeria, highlighting the potential for investment and a balanced energy transition.

Ezra Ukanwa