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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

4778 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Stop misleading public —Zamfara APC Supporters Warns Jaji

Stop misleading public —Zamfara APC Supporters Warns Jaji

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 election: Atiku finally opens up on whether or not he will battle Tinubu

2027 election: Atiku finally opens up on whether or not he will battle Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

Coalition raises alarm over 'erroneous' claims linking Fubara to pre-emergency security crisis

Coalition raises alarm over 'erroneous' claims linking Fubara to pre-emergency security crisis

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu's govt asked to immediately uphold naira-for-crude system as higher fuel prices loom

Tinubu's govt asked to immediately uphold naira-for-crude system as higher fuel prices loom

Nigeria

a year ago

Can Fubara challenge his suspension in the Supreme Court after Tinubu’s verdict? New facts emerge

Can Fubara challenge his suspension in the Supreme Court after Tinubu’s verdict? New facts emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Man kills pregnant fiancée, 3-yr-old daughter after heated argument, location, other details emerge

Man kills pregnant fiancée, 3-yr-old daughter after heated argument, location, other details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Supreme Court finally explains judge’s presence at UNICAL convocation with Wike amid Rivers crisis

Supreme Court finally explains judge’s presence at UNICAL convocation with Wike amid Rivers crisis

Nigeria

a year ago

The Supreme Court denies claims that Justice Emmanuel Agim attended the University of Calabar convocation alongside FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, clarifying his role.

Jubilation as AXHOI Empowers Women Entrepreneurs in Abuja, Jahi Community

Jubilation as AXHOI Empowers Women Entrepreneurs in Abuja, Jahi Community

Nigeria

a year ago

As part of its commitment to grassroots empowerment, the Axis of Hope Initiative (AXHOI), in collaboration with PL Mentorship Club, has provided financial support to women entrepreneurs in Jahi, Abuja.

Rivers crisis: Group reacts over $5,000 'Sallah gift' allegation against Nigerian lawmaker Batera

Rivers crisis: Group reacts over $5,000 'Sallah gift' allegation against Nigerian lawmaker Batera

Nigeria

a year ago

The North East Star denies claims that Rt. Hon. Mukhtar Aliyu Betara gave lawmakers $5,000 for Sallah, calling it false and a smear attempt against him.

Tinubu announces new academy to train Nigerians in 4 key skills as outcry over hardship grows

Tinubu announces new academy to train Nigerians in 4 key skills as outcry over hardship grows

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu has launched the Nigerian Youth Academy (NiYA) to equip Nigerians with skills in digital literacy, technical training, entrepreneurship, and others.

INEC finally takes action amid Natasha's ongoing recall process

INEC finally takes action amid Natasha's ongoing recall process

Nigeria

a year ago

INEC held a crucial meeting to discuss the recall process of Kogi Central Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan amid growing political and legal tensions.

Outcry as Benue Govt faces allegations of N500m NJC bribe, probe demanded

Outcry as Benue Govt faces allegations of N500m NJC bribe, probe demanded

Nigeria

a year ago

The EFCC and ICPC have been urged to investigate an alleged ₦500 million allocation by the Benue State Government to bribe the National Judicial Council (NJC).

Eid-el-Fitr: Accord Calls for Patriotism, Love, and Tolerance

Eid-el-Fitr: Accord Calls for Patriotism, Love, and Tolerance

Politics

a year ago

Accord, a leading political party in Nigeria, has urged citizens to uphold the values of patriotism, love, and tolerance as they celebrate this year’s Eid-el-Fitr.

Rivers crisis: South-south governors, N’Assembly make move to end battle between Wike, Fubara, others

Rivers crisis: South-south governors, N’Assembly make move to end battle between Wike, Fubara, others

Politics

a year ago

Presidency sources reveal South-South political leaders, especially governors, are working to reconcile warring factions in Rivers State amid ongoing tensions.

2027 election: Amid plot against Tinubu, ex-Senate President declares support for one politician

2027 election: Amid plot against Tinubu, ex-Senate President declares support for one politician

Nigeria

a year ago

Ex-Senate President Ameh Ebute and Enone Federal Constituency have reaffirmed their support for APC, President Tinubu, and Benue State Governor Rev. Hyacinth Alia.

Ezra Ukanwa