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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

Job alert: FG announces new date to begin recruitment into Immigration, Fire Service, 2 others nationwide

Job alert: FG announces new date to begin recruitment into Immigration, Fire Service, 2 others nationwide

Nigeria

a year ago

Buhari's death: Tinubu, other Nigerian, African leaders, others to storm Daura Monday

Buhari's death: Tinubu, other Nigerian, African leaders, others to storm Daura Monday

Nigeria

a year ago

Peter Obi finally speaks out after viral video showed him serving food at event in Imo

Peter Obi finally speaks out after viral video showed him serving food at event in Imo

Nigeria

a year ago

Just in: Special FEC meeting to honour Buhari postponed as presidency announces next action

Just in: Special FEC meeting to honour Buhari postponed as presidency announces next action

Nigeria

a year ago

10 Top Nigerian Senior Software Developers Making a Global Impact in 2025

10 Top Nigerian Senior Software Developers Making a Global Impact in 2025

Nigeria

a year ago

Buhari's death: Tinubu orders all national flags to fly at half-staff for 7 days

Buhari's death: Tinubu orders all national flags to fly at half-staff for 7 days

Nigeria

a year ago

Buhari's death: Tinubu asked to declare public holiday

Buhari's death: Tinubu asked to declare public holiday

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerians mourned Buhari’s death at 82, urged Tinubu to declare a public holiday, and marked July 13 as a symbolic day to honour the late ex-president.

8 facts about Buhari as Nigeria’s ex-President dies at 82 in London

8 facts about Buhari as Nigeria’s ex-President dies at 82 in London

Nigeria

a year ago

Ex-President Muhammadu Buhari died at 82 in London, remembered for his military rule, democratic victory in 2015, and legacy of discipline and service.

Natasha’s legal team Issues court verdict to senate, declares when Kogi lawmaker will return

Natasha’s legal team Issues court verdict to senate, declares when Kogi lawmaker will return

Nigeria

a year ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s legal team served a court ruling ordering her immediate recall after a six-month suspension deemed unlawful and excessive.

Tinubu's chief of staff Gbajamiamila breaks silence over creation of ADC coalition to defeat APC

Tinubu's chief of staff Gbajamiamila breaks silence over creation of ADC coalition to defeat APC

Politics

a year ago

Gbajabiamila welcomed the ADC opposition coalition, urged civic education on LG polls, and backed Tinubu’s stance rejecting Nigeria becoming a one-party state.

Full list: 9 top universities Nigerian students chose the most in the 2025 UTME

Full list: 9 top universities Nigerian students chose the most in the 2025 UTME

Education

a year ago

JAMB data showed LASU topped 2025 UTME choices with 79,000 applicants, followed by UNILAG and UNILORIN, as students sought top-rated universities.

Troops arrest suspected kidnapper with N13 million cash, arms, heavy charms along Kaduna-Jos road

Troops arrest suspected kidnapper with N13 million cash, arms, heavy charms along Kaduna-Jos road

Nigeria

a year ago

Troops have arrested kidnap suspects with ₦13.7m, arms on Wamba–Jos road. The suspect confessed but tried to flee during operation and is neutralized.

Panic and confusion across APC, PDP as Osun gov Adeleke reportedly plans his defection

Panic and confusion across APC, PDP as Osun gov Adeleke reportedly plans his defection

Politics

a year ago

Rumours of Governor Adeleke's defection to APC unsettled PDP and APC camps, as insiders confirmed talks, though he publicly denied plans to leave the PDP.

2027 election: Pat Utomi declares who he'll support as he unveils cabinet of shadow government

2027 election: Pat Utomi declares who he'll support as he unveils cabinet of shadow government

Nigeria

a year ago

Professor Pat Utomi has unveiled his shadow govt cabinet under Big Tent to offer policy alternatives, while backing ADC ahead of the 2027 election.

Did VP Shettima tackle Tinubu on Fubara’s removal? Presidency reacts

Did VP Shettima tackle Tinubu on Fubara’s removal? Presidency reacts

Nigeria

a year ago

The Presidency debunked claims that VP Shettima criticised Tinubu over Fubara’s suspension, clarifying his remarks were historical and not aimed at current events.

Ezra Ukanwa