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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

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

Kaduna gov announces how much debt he inherited from El-Rufai and when it'll be repaid: "I hate to say this"

Kaduna gov announces how much debt he inherited from El-Rufai and when it'll be repaid: "I hate to say this"

Nigeria

a month ago

Just in: Atiku tackles Tinubu over N600b cash transfer to Nigerians, "It doesn't add up"

Just in: Atiku tackles Tinubu over N600b cash transfer to Nigerians, "It doesn't add up"

Nigeria

a month ago

Breaking: Tinubu swears in new Head of Civil Service of the Federation as Walson-Jack bows out

Breaking: Tinubu swears in new Head of Civil Service of the Federation as Walson-Jack bows out

Nigeria

a month ago

Scam alert as FAAN warns public over fake employment letters

Scam alert as FAAN warns public over fake employment letters

Nigeria

a month ago

Spanish museum with high security gets robbed in 4 minutes as thieves steal item that is 3,000 years old

Spanish museum with high security gets robbed in 4 minutes as thieves steal item that is 3,000 years old

Europe

a month ago

6 steps on how to apply for Nigerian driver’s licence online without wasting time

6 steps on how to apply for Nigerian driver’s licence online without wasting time

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigerians can now begin the driver’s licence application process online via smartphone, minimising time spent at FRSC offices and streamlining the required steps.

Court takes action as NDLEA fails to charge KC Luxury after 14 days in custody

Court takes action as NDLEA fails to charge KC Luxury after 14 days in custody

Nigeria

a month ago

A Lagos federal high court orders NDLEA to produce KayCee Luxury, held without charge, linked to largest cocaine bust ever, as he seeks damages and item return.

"Boko Haram killed my father": Student narrates sad ordeal, hails Balami for free education

"Boko Haram killed my father": Student narrates sad ordeal, hails Balami for free education

Nigeria

a month ago

A student in Borno State recalls losing his father to Boko Haram. Isaac Balami's initiative offers free education to over 300 children, impacting lives profoundly.

Sunday Igboho launches new security network in top southwestern state

Sunday Igboho launches new security network in top southwestern state

Nigeria

a month ago

Yoruba activist Sunday Igboho launched the Ogun chapter of the Iru Ekun Security Network, detailing training plans and government oversight for community safety.

Just In: UN speaks 15 years after deadly Abuja bombing, announces number of people that died

Just In: UN speaks 15 years after deadly Abuja bombing, announces number of people that died

Nigeria

a month ago

UN chief António Guterres commemorates 15 years since the Abuja attack that killed 23, honouring the legacy of victims and survivors in a poignant tribute.

Atiku’s petrol subsidy: Presidency fires back, raises fresh questions over former VP’s claim

Atiku’s petrol subsidy: Presidency fires back, raises fresh questions over former VP’s claim

Nigeria

a month ago

Presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga challenges Atiku Abubakar over contradictory subsidy positions, raising critical economic questions ahead of the 2027 elections.

Atiku dares Tinubu to produce evidence against him overn$16bn power allegation

Atiku dares Tinubu to produce evidence against him overn$16bn power allegation

Nigeria

a month ago

Atiku Abubakar rebuffs Tinubu's administration, demanding accountability for fuel subsidy revenue while addressing old allegations on power sector privatisation.

Mary Habila: Family of physiotherapist who died at Tinubu's minister's house finally uncovers what killed her

Mary Habila: Family of physiotherapist who died at Tinubu's minister's house finally uncovers what killed her

Nigeria

a month ago

Mary Habila, a nurse with a congenital heart defect, died at David Umahi's home. Her passing has led to public outcry and a N20 billion lawsuit against Umahi.

Breaking: Trump announces fresh development over Iran's supreme leader, "The left side of his body"

Breaking: Trump announces fresh development over Iran's supreme leader, "The left side of his body"

US

a month ago

US President Trump assesses Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's health, suggesting he is alive but "very seriously wounded," amid ongoing speculation.

Ezra Ukanwa