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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

Is Jonathan the best candidate for 2027 election? Buhari’s former aide speaks out

Is Jonathan the best candidate for 2027 election? Buhari’s former aide speaks out

Politics

a year ago

“We strongly believe": Leaked memo shows war between ADC, obidients as details emerge

“We strongly believe": Leaked memo shows war between ADC, obidients as details emerge

Politics

a year ago

Ex-presidential aide Reno Omokri mentions only type of ladies that deserve bride price

Ex-presidential aide Reno Omokri mentions only type of ladies that deserve bride price

Nigeria

a year ago

Tension in Abuja as police reportedly shoot, kill son of chief Imam

Tension in Abuja as police reportedly shoot, kill son of chief Imam

Nigeria

a year ago

Immigration issues 6 warnings to Nigerians over US visas, "You must strictly adhere"

Immigration issues 6 warnings to Nigerians over US visas, "You must strictly adhere"

Nigeria

a year ago

Crisis in ADC deepens as group raises alarm over fresh plot to hijack party

Crisis in ADC deepens as group raises alarm over fresh plot to hijack party

Politics

a year ago

Charles Omole To Speak On ‘Disruptive AI’ At NBA-AGC 2025

Charles Omole To Speak On ‘Disruptive AI’ At NBA-AGC 2025

Nigeria

a year ago

Renowned jurist and security policy expert Dr Charles Omole will be among the headline speakers at the 2025 Annual General Conference of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA).

2027 election: What is causing crisis in ADC? Bala Gombe finally shares details

2027 election: What is causing crisis in ADC? Bala Gombe finally shares details

Politics

a year ago

ADC chair Nafiu Bala denied resigning, blamed a fake letter on 2027 plotters, and vowed to resist efforts by elites and monarchs to hijack the party.

Tinubu issues fresh warning to content creators, others, "Verify before you post"

Tinubu issues fresh warning to content creators, others, "Verify before you post"

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu urged content creators to act with integrity, verify info, and foster unity, while assuring support for digital growth and national development.

Tinubu's top minister takes strong action to stop frequent boat mishaps: "We can't do it alone"

Tinubu's top minister takes strong action to stop frequent boat mishaps: "We can't do it alone"

Nigeria

a year ago

Oyetola seeks state support to end boat mishaps, unveils plan to replace unsafe boats, enforce safety, and act on NIWA’s 64-point water transport reform report.

ADC crisis: OPA speaks on how David Mark is allegedly destroying the party, offers way out

ADC crisis: OPA speaks on how David Mark is allegedly destroying the party, offers way out

Politics

a year ago

OPA accused ex-Senate President David Mark of plotting to hijack ADC, recalling his alleged role in the June 12 annulment and urging Nigerians to resist him.

Video of massive solar panels in Aso Villa attracts reactions

Video of massive solar panels in Aso Villa attracts reactions

Nigeria

a year ago

A viral video showed solar panels being installed at Aso Villa, sparking mixed reactions as Nigerians debated the ₦10bn cost and the Presidency defended the project.

2025 recruitment: Immigration, Civil Defence, Fire Service, others issues new notice to all applicants

2025 recruitment: Immigration, Civil Defence, Fire Service, others issues new notice to all applicants

Nigeria

a year ago

CDCFIB urged 2025 applicants who applied before the portal upgrade to verify and resubmit details via update.cdcfib.gov.ng to validate their entries.

Oyo: Muslims vow to take major action as masqurades attack top Imam, "You have no right"

Oyo: Muslims vow to take major action as masqurades attack top Imam, "You have no right"

Nigeria

a year ago

MPAC condemned the assault on an Imam by a masquerade in Oyo, urging police action and warning against cultural practices that violate constitutional rights.

Just In: Tinubu removes Ganduje's top ally as chairman of BUK governing council

Just In: Tinubu removes Ganduje's top ally as chairman of BUK governing council

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu removed Ganduje’s ally, Dr Gawuna, as BUK Council Chairman to focus on FHA duties and replaced him with AVM Saddiq Ismaila Kaita (Rtd.).

Ezra Ukanwa