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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

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List of top 10 countries to easily apply for and get Schengen visa in 2025

List of top 10 countries to easily apply for and get Schengen visa in 2025

World

a year ago

2027 election: Powerful northern elder blows hot, declares what he'll do if Tinubu dumps Shettima

2027 election: Powerful northern elder blows hot, declares what he'll do if Tinubu dumps Shettima

Politics

a year ago

FULL LIST: 2 'ADAs' emerge as INEC announces 110 political party registration applications

FULL LIST: 2 'ADAs' emerge as INEC announces 110 political party registration applications

Nigeria

a year ago

Quizathon 3.0: High expectations as Nigerian Students Gear Up for National Challenge

Quizathon 3.0: High expectations as Nigerian Students Gear Up for National Challenge

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: US Reps take major action on move to impeach Trump over Iran strikes

BREAKING: US Reps take major action on move to impeach Trump over Iran strikes

US

a year ago

How struggle over Tinubu’s 2031 successor ignites fierce war for 2027 vice presidency

How struggle over Tinubu’s 2031 successor ignites fierce war for 2027 vice presidency

Politics

a year ago

Nigerian governor begins payment of salary, arrears for medical students

Nigerian governor begins payment of salary, arrears for medical students

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Alia revives 8-year-suspended bonding scheme, starts paying Benue medical students over ₦100k monthly to boost healthcare and retain local doctors.

"Nigeria is lawless": Obi declares as unidentified men demolish his brother's property in Lagos

"Nigeria is lawless": Obi declares as unidentified men demolish his brother's property in Lagos

Nigeria

a year ago

Peter Obi decried Nigeria's lawlessness after unknown men demolished his brother's Lagos property, citing lack of due process and threat to civil rights.

Full list: 10 countries with highest population size in 2025

Full list: 10 countries with highest population size in 2025

Nigeria

a year ago

Ten countries hold the largest share of the global population in 2025, shaping economic, political, and development trends through rapid demographic shifts.

El-Rufai vs Tinubu: Ex-Kaduna gov under intense fire as group uncovers reason for war with the President

El-Rufai vs Tinubu: Ex-Kaduna gov under intense fire as group uncovers reason for war with the President

Politics

a year ago

CCGG slammed El-Rufai’s anti-Tinubu remarks as bitterness over no cabinet role, dismissed his claims, and praised Tinubu’s reforms as bold and visionary.

Trump sends warning to Israel, Iran as both countries refuse to obey ceasefire agreement

Trump sends warning to Israel, Iran as both countries refuse to obey ceasefire agreement

US

a year ago

Trump warned Israel and Iran over ceasefire breaches as deadly strikes continue. UN, France also urged restraint and pushed for a return to nuclear negotiations.

Security Alert: Tinubu's govt breaks silence after US warns citizens to avoid 2 places in Abuja

Security Alert: Tinubu's govt breaks silence after US warns citizens to avoid 2 places in Abuja

Nigeria

a year ago

FG assured that Abuja is safe after US warned citizens to avoid military, govt sites. While saying there's no specific threat, it urged vigilance and continued calm.

SESEI 2025: 40 Young Entrepreneurs Receive ₦4m in Startup Grants

SESEI 2025: 40 Young Entrepreneurs Receive ₦4m in Startup Grants

Nigeria

a year ago

Over 600 students from across the South East region converged at the ASUU Secretariat, Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, on Saturday, June 28, 2025.

"Abandon presidential ambition": Powerful northern elder tells Atiku, advises him on next action

"Abandon presidential ambition": Powerful northern elder tells Atiku, advises him on next action

Politics

a year ago

Northern elder Hakeem Baba-Ahmed urges Atiku to drop 2027 ambition, become a mentor and help groom new leaders to challenge APC with fresh ideas.

Security alert: US warns citizens to avoid 2 places in Abuja as details emerge

Security alert: US warns citizens to avoid 2 places in Abuja as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

US Embassy staff have been barred from non-official travel to Abuja military and government sites amid security concerns. Consular services remain open.

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