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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: Presidential aide lists 8 things that make Tinubu better than Obi, Atiku, others

2027 election: Presidential aide lists 8 things that make Tinubu better than Obi, Atiku, others

Politics

a year ago

Fuel tanker explodes, many people feared dead in top northern state as details emerge

Fuel tanker explodes, many people feared dead in top northern state as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Tragedy as newlyweds, 3 others die in ghastly motor accident in Katsina

Tragedy as newlyweds, 3 others die in ghastly motor accident in Katsina

Nigeria

a year ago

2025 paramilitary recruitment: FG finally releases total number of applicants

2025 paramilitary recruitment: FG finally releases total number of applicants

Nigeria

a year ago

CDCFIB recruitment: FG announces what all applicants must do before shortlisting as portal closes

CDCFIB recruitment: FG announces what all applicants must do before shortlisting as portal closes

Nigeria

a year ago

Embattled NNPCL boss Ojulari storms key meeting amid resignation rumour

Embattled NNPCL boss Ojulari storms key meeting amid resignation rumour

Politics

a year ago

'I rejected God': Kemi Badenoch speaks, shares religious standing

'I rejected God': Kemi Badenoch speaks, shares religious standing

World

a year ago

Kemi Badenoch says she rejected God after realising her trivial prayers were answered while a captive’s went unheard, though she remains a “cultural Christian.”

ValueJet vs KWAM 1: ADC breaks silence, makes bold demand from FG, "Treat him like terrorist"

ValueJet vs KWAM 1: ADC breaks silence, makes bold demand from FG, "Treat him like terrorist"

Nigeria

a year ago

ADC condemned KWAM 1’s alleged “terroristic” airport act, praised Keyamo’s stance, warned of political bias, and urged FG to apply terrorism laws equally.

Civil service recruitment: FG begins shortlisting of candidates nationwide, link to check name, details emerge

Civil service recruitment: FG begins shortlisting of candidates nationwide, link to check name, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

The Federal Government shortlisted candidates for over 2,000 civil service jobs after extending the deadline and resolving recruitment portal issues.

FG to begin construction of light rail line in top northern state as details emerge

FG to begin construction of light rail line in top northern state as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

The FG announced a N1.5tn Kano light rail project to improve transport. Rep. Abubakar praised ongoing northern infrastructure and APC’s 2027 election plans.

FG announces number of repentant terrorists undergoing rehabilitation: "They'll be reintegrated"

FG announces number of repentant terrorists undergoing rehabilitation: "They'll be reintegrated"

Nigeria

a year ago

The FG revealed over 300 repentant terrorists underwent rehabilitation, launched an agribusiness initiative, and planned tailored programmes for them.

Civil service recruitment: FG releases another instruction to all applicants amid viral scam message

Civil service recruitment: FG releases another instruction to all applicants amid viral scam message

Nigeria

a year ago

The FCSC warned job seekers against fake messages as shortlisting began, confirming only qualified applicants were contacted and no fees were required.

Former Nigerian senator is dead as details emerge in Abuja

Former Nigerian senator is dead as details emerge in Abuja

Nigeria

a year ago

Former Senator Ibrahim Musa, who represented Niger North from 2011 to 2015, died in Abuja after a brief illness, the Niger State Government confirmed.

APC strongman breaks silence on whether or not El-Rufai is still with the party: "Forget about politics"

APC strongman breaks silence on whether or not El-Rufai is still with the party: "Forget about politics"

Politics

a year ago

APC’s Bashir Jamoh says ex-Kaduna governor el-Rufai remains in APC despite ADC ties, as youth group slams his recent remarks as divisive and self-serving.

Civil service recruitment: FG releases compulsory form all applicants must fill within 72 hours, link emerges

Civil service recruitment: FG releases compulsory form all applicants must fill within 72 hours, link emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

The FCSC gave shortlisted applicants 72 hours to complete a new form or risk disqualification in the ongoing 2025 federal civil service recruitment.

Ezra Ukanwa