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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

China begs parents to give birth to more children, offers them $1,500

China begs parents to give birth to more children, offers them $1,500

World

a year ago

Plot to sack Tinubu in 2027: "Obi part of coalition from day one," ADC speaks out

Plot to sack Tinubu in 2027: "Obi part of coalition from day one," ADC speaks out

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: 3 strong reasons the Atiku-led coalition against Tinubu may not work

2027 election: 3 strong reasons the Atiku-led coalition against Tinubu may not work

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: What will happen to Peter Obi if he returns to PDP? ADC breaks silence

2027 election: What will happen to Peter Obi if he returns to PDP? ADC breaks silence

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: Labour Party youth leader declares to run for president in 2027, "I am very qualified"

Breaking: Labour Party youth leader declares to run for president in 2027, "I am very qualified"

Politics

a year ago

Just in: Court finally takes action against guard and cook who killed ex-Katsina commissioner by poisoning

Just in: Court finally takes action against guard and cook who killed ex-Katsina commissioner by poisoning

Nigeria

a year ago

"Hardship like labor pains": US declares, shares report on how governors are spending billions on govt houses

"Hardship like labor pains": US declares, shares report on how governors are spending billions on govt houses

Nigeria

a year ago

US Embassy flagged report exposing Nigerian governors for spending billions on govt houses while citizens face economic hardship, sparking calls for accountability.

Uba Sani names the president who supported governors the Most: "No one can go against him"

Uba Sani names the president who supported governors the Most: "No one can go against him"

Politics

a year ago

Governor Uba Sani said no Nigerian president supported governors like Tinubu, noting his backing made it hard for any state leader to oppose him.

"After 35yrs of service, police get N2m": Sowore reacts as Tinubu rewards Super Falcons $100, 000 each

"After 35yrs of service, police get N2m": Sowore reacts as Tinubu rewards Super Falcons $100, 000 each

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu rewarded Super Falcons with ₦152m, OON titles, and houses, while Sowore criticised poor retirement benefits for long-serving police officers.

Breaking: Nationwide shutdown of hospitals looming as nurses begin 7-day warning strike

Breaking: Nationwide shutdown of hospitals looming as nurses begin 7-day warning strike

Nigeria

a year ago

NANNM begins 7-day warning strike from July 26 over poor welfare, warning of severe impacts on healthcare if the government fails to meet their demands.

Just in: Top APC governor suspends 25 commissioners, 66 others, reason, details emerge

Just in: Top APC governor suspends 25 commissioners, 66 others, reason, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Nwifuru suspended 91 Ebonyi officials, including 25 commissioners, for missing a key event, enforcing a one-month no-salary disciplinary action.

Alleged plot to dump Shettima in 2027: Yoruba forum speaks on VP's 'loyalty' to Tinubu

Alleged plot to dump Shettima in 2027: Yoruba forum speaks on VP's 'loyalty' to Tinubu

Nigeria

a year ago

Yoruba Youth Forum defended VP Shettima’s loyalty to Tinubu, dismissed 2027 exit rumours as political, and praised his role in unity and national progress.

Northern elders from 19 states begin probe of Tinubu's 2-year performance as photos emerge

Northern elders from 19 states begin probe of Tinubu's 2-year performance as photos emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Northern leaders met in Kaduna to review Tinubu’s 2-year performance, focusing on campaign promises and concerns over the North’s perceived marginalisation.

New video of Peter Obi serving food and drinks to political allies attracts reactions

New video of Peter Obi serving food and drinks to political allies attracts reactions

Nigeria

a year ago

A video of Peter Obi serving food drew mixed reactions, praised as humble servant leadership by supporters, but criticised by others as staged and performative.

Presidential aide reacts as SDP expelled and banished El-Rufai for 30 years: "Internally displaced again"

Presidential aide reacts as SDP expelled and banished El-Rufai for 30 years: "Internally displaced again"

Nigeria

a year ago

Presidential aide, Bayo Onanuga, mocked El-Rufai after SDP banned him for 30 years over false membership claims, calling him “internally displaced again."

Ezra Ukanwa