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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

Did Tinubu make Buhari president in 2015? Ex-SGF Boss Mustapha breaks silence

Did Tinubu make Buhari president in 2015? Ex-SGF Boss Mustapha breaks silence

Nigeria

a year ago

"He may never be president": Bwala blasts Atiku as plot against Tinubu deepens

"He may never be president": Bwala blasts Atiku as plot against Tinubu deepens

Politics

a year ago

Plot to sack Tinubu in 2027: Ex-SGF Babachir speaks on how APC govs, bigwigs secretly supporting ADC

Plot to sack Tinubu in 2027: Ex-SGF Babachir speaks on how APC govs, bigwigs secretly supporting ADC

Politics

a year ago

Tragedy as Uniport 300 level student reportedly sets partner ablaze, Police react

Tragedy as Uniport 300 level student reportedly sets partner ablaze, Police react

Nigeria

a year ago

Plot to unseat Tinubu: Kenneth Okonkwo mentions why ADC must reject Obi, Amaechi in 2027

Plot to unseat Tinubu: Kenneth Okonkwo mentions why ADC must reject Obi, Amaechi in 2027

Politics

a year ago

Man dies after being pulled into engine of departing aircraft at Milan airport

Man dies after being pulled into engine of departing aircraft at Milan airport

World

a year ago

2027 election: Obi makes powerful declaration on how Tinubu will be sacked

2027 election: Obi makes powerful declaration on how Tinubu will be sacked

Nigeria

a year ago

Peter Obi vowed to lawfully remove Tinubu in 2027, defended the ADC coalition, and said inclusive leadership was key to Nigeria’s progress and unity.

Ekiti governor Oyebanji breaks silence over alleged defection to ADC ahead of 2027

Ekiti governor Oyebanji breaks silence over alleged defection to ADC ahead of 2027

Politics

a year ago

Ekiti Governor Oyebanji denied reports of defecting to ADC, reaffirmed loyalty to APC, and blamed the rumour on desperate politicians seeking attention.

2027 election: Peter Obi speaks on next action the North will take if he finally defeats Tinubu

2027 election: Peter Obi speaks on next action the North will take if he finally defeats Tinubu

Nigeria

a year ago

Peter Obi vowed the North would celebrate his presidency in 2027, pledging to tackle insecurity, boost agriculture, and lead with compassion unlike Tinubu.

Owolabi Olakulehin: 8 facts about Olubadan of Ibadan who died at 90

Owolabi Olakulehin: 8 facts about Olubadan of Ibadan who died at 90

Nigeria

a year ago

Oba Owolabi Olakulehin, 43rd Olubadan of Ibadanland, died at 90 after a life of public service, rising through civil chieftaincy and promoting Yoruba culture.

Groups, CSOs Demand Justice for Sexual Violence Survivor Hadiza

Groups, CSOs Demand Justice for Sexual Violence Survivor Hadiza

Nigeria

a year ago

A coalition of concerned citizens, gender rights advocates, civil society organisations (CSOs), women’s groups, and human rights defenders across Nigeria has made a call for justice in the ongoing case involving Hadiza Musa Baffa and the former Minister of Special Duties, Kabiru Tanimu Turaki, SAN.

Olubadan: 6 things you didn't know about Obaship system in Ibadan, list emerges

Olubadan: 6 things you didn't know about Obaship system in Ibadan, list emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

Ibadan's unique Obaship system follows a rotational, merit-based path to kingship, has no royal houses, and often crowns aged, well-experienced monarchs.

2027 election: "You'll never be president," Wike dares Obi in fresh fiery attacks amid plot against Tinubu

2027 election: "You'll never be president," Wike dares Obi in fresh fiery attacks amid plot against Tinubu

Nigeria

a year ago

FCT Minister Wike said Peter Obi would never be president, whilie criticising his Anambra record, including his role in the ADC coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.

Full list of 5 new requirements for US Visa applicants in Nigeria

Full list of 5 new requirements for US Visa applicants in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has announced five new rules for visa applicants in Abuja and Lagos, effective April 22, 2025, to improve interview processing.

Plot to unseat Tinubu: Sanwo-Olu, APC, Wike spit fire as ADC targets 5 powerful governors ahead of 2027

Plot to unseat Tinubu: Sanwo-Olu, APC, Wike spit fire as ADC targets 5 powerful governors ahead of 2027

Politics

a year ago

The ADC is targeting five governors ahead of 2027 as top political figures begin to align. APC and PDP dismisses the coalition as weak and driven by desperation.

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