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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

Oshiomhole makes 1 powerful request from Okpebholo against Obaseki: "He must come out of hiding"

Oshiomhole makes 1 powerful request from Okpebholo against Obaseki: "He must come out of hiding"

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: ADC presidential slot battle deepens as Northern Obidients warn against making Obi VP

2027 election: ADC presidential slot battle deepens as Northern Obidients warn against making Obi VP

Politics

a year ago

Just in: Police finally take major action against 22 suspected killers of wedding travellers in Jos

Just in: Police finally take major action against 22 suspected killers of wedding travellers in Jos

Nigeria

a year ago

Trending video shows Peter Obi humbly serving food at an event in Imo

Trending video shows Peter Obi humbly serving food at an event in Imo

Nigeria

a year ago

Shettima opens up on how Tambuwal stopped ex-president Jonathan from removing him as Borno gov

Shettima opens up on how Tambuwal stopped ex-president Jonathan from removing him as Borno gov

Nigeria

a year ago

Did President Tinubu stop 5-year visa entry for US citizens? Presidency breaks silence

Did President Tinubu stop 5-year visa entry for US citizens? Presidency breaks silence

Nigeria

a year ago

ADC raises alarm over fake state chairmen list, registration scam, advises members on next Action

ADC raises alarm over fake state chairmen list, registration scam, advises members on next Action

Nigeria

a year ago

ADC has disowned fake chairmen list, and warned against online scams, while urging Nigerians to verify info only via @BolajiADC and other official party channels.

Just in: Ex-President GEJ's aide Reno Omokri, finally declares who he will support in the 2027 election

Just in: Ex-President GEJ's aide Reno Omokri, finally declares who he will support in the 2027 election

Politics

a year ago

Reno Omokri has backed Tinubu for 2027, calling him a transformational leader, pledging to campaign with his funds, and criticising PDP's failed promises.

GS-25: PIC targets “new voices" to champion conversations on gender inclusion, economic devt

GS-25: PIC targets “new voices" to champion conversations on gender inclusion, economic devt

Nigeria

a year ago

The 2025 GS-25 summit in Abuja spotlighted gender inclusion, with NESG urging mindset shifts as government pledged action on region-specific outcomes.

Ganduje breaks silence after Tinubu appointed him as board chairman of FAAN

Ganduje breaks silence after Tinubu appointed him as board chairman of FAAN

Nigeria

a year ago

Days after resigning as APC chair, Ganduje was named FAAN board chair, promising lawful leadership amid public doubts over his sudden political comeback.

Photos emerge as Atiku, Gowon, El-Rufai, Onanuga, others storm Abuja for launch of Garba Shehu’s book

Photos emerge as Atiku, Gowon, El-Rufai, Onanuga, others storm Abuja for launch of Garba Shehu’s book

Nigeria

a year ago

Atiku, Gowon, El-Rufai, and others attended Garba Shehu’s book launch in Abuja, sharing insights and rare unity across Nigeria’s political divide.

UK announces e-Visas, issues new directives to Nigerians applying for study, work visas

UK announces e-Visas, issues new directives to Nigerians applying for study, work visas

World

a year ago

From 15 July 2025, Nigerians applying for UK study or work visas will get eVisas, not stickers, as part of efforts to make immigration faster and secure.

Buhari speaks out amid claims of being at war with Tinubu, APC: "We are not disturbed"

Buhari speaks out amid claims of being at war with Tinubu, APC: "We are not disturbed"

Politics

a year ago

Buhari dismissed claims of a rift with Tinubu, affirmed loyalty to APC, and said his camp was unbothered by rumours of tension within the ruling party.

Cirvee Academy Refunds ₦250K Tuition Fee to Outstanding Graduate at Tech Cirvee Fest 2.0

Cirvee Academy Refunds ₦250K Tuition Fee to Outstanding Graduate at Tech Cirvee Fest 2.0

Nigeria

a year ago

In a powerful moment that captured hearts and sparked cheers, Cirvee Academy refunded ₦250,000 to an outstanding graduate, Shokunbi Karen, during the Cirvee Graduation Showcase at Tech Cirvee Fest 2.0 held in Ibadan.

"You don't control FCT": Battle line drawn as Kingibe dares Wike to test capacity during LG election

"You don't control FCT": Battle line drawn as Kingibe dares Wike to test capacity during LG election

Nigeria

a year ago

Senator Kingibe said FCT residents reject Minister Wike’s leadership, citing poor security and infrastructure, and said upcoming elections will test his control.

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