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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

UAE reacts as terrorists attack Niger state: "Many killed and kidnapped"

UAE reacts as terrorists attack Niger state: "Many killed and kidnapped"

Nigeria

a month ago

Breaking: Powerful Uganda military chief announces year he will run for president

Breaking: Powerful Uganda military chief announces year he will run for president

Africa

a month ago

Pastor Kumuyi visits top monarch ahead of 5-day global crusade

Pastor Kumuyi visits top monarch ahead of 5-day global crusade

Nigeria

a month ago

Breaking: Tinubu issues fresh order as terrorists attack Niger, abduct many people

Breaking: Tinubu issues fresh order as terrorists attack Niger, abduct many people

Nigeria

a month ago

Senate asked to provide explanation over reversal of proceeds of crime bill

Senate asked to provide explanation over reversal of proceeds of crime bill

Nigeria

a month ago

Oyetola’s 3-year scorecard: Nigeria’s marine sector revenues hit ₦1.83 trillion

Oyetola’s 3-year scorecard: Nigeria’s marine sector revenues hit ₦1.83 trillion

Nigeria

a month ago

Tinubu’s govt begins demolition of popular Lagos bridge, announces amount for replacement

Tinubu’s govt begins demolition of popular Lagos bridge, announces amount for replacement

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigeria’s Federal Government has begun demolishing Carter Bridge in Lagos to pave the way for a longer, modern structure estimated to cost N548.98bn.

Breaking: Ex-powerful INEC official announces who may win 2027 election, mentions name, party

Breaking: Ex-powerful INEC official announces who may win 2027 election, mentions name, party

Politics

a month ago

Retired Professor Lai Olurode posits that Tinubu's re-election is likely due to improved conditions and policies, despite APC's loss in Osun State.

Defence minister reacts as Tinubu approves new appointment for him ahead of 2027 election

Defence minister reacts as Tinubu approves new appointment for him ahead of 2027 election

Politics

a month ago

Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa, accepts the role of Secretary I on the APC Presidential Campaign Council, pledging to prioritise national security.

NPA facilitates release of NDPHC power equipment stuck at Nigerian ports

NPA facilitates release of NDPHC power equipment stuck at Nigerian ports

Nigeria

a month ago

The Nigerian Ports Authority recovers critical power equipment for NDPHC, facilitating ongoing projects and mitigating financial losses due to delays at seaports.

Breaking: "What we will do if 2027 election is not fair", Obi, Sowore, Atiku speak tough

Breaking: "What we will do if 2027 election is not fair", Obi, Sowore, Atiku speak tough

Politics

a month ago

Presidential candidates at a forum on August 24 voiced their positions on accepting the January 16, 2027 election results, stressing fairness and credibility.

Viral video shows emotional moment Nigerians honour soldiers as troops arrive at airport

Viral video shows emotional moment Nigerians honour soldiers as troops arrive at airport

Nigeria

a month ago

Passengers at a Nigerian airport applauded camouflage-clad soldiers, sparking viral appreciation clips and debates on military service and patriotism online.

Singapore begs families to give birth to more children, announces amount to give complying parents

Singapore begs families to give birth to more children, announces amount to give complying parents

Asia

a month ago

Singapore PM Lawrence Wong unveils a comprehensive package of child payments and expanded parental leave to combat the nation's record low fertility rate of 0.87.

Senator Shehu Sani lists 16 political promises Nigerians should watch out for, "Activate your brain"

Senator Shehu Sani lists 16 political promises Nigerians should watch out for, "Activate your brain"

Nigeria

a month ago

Senator Shehu Sani urges Nigerians to scrutinise 16 common campaign promises before the 2027 elections, warning against trusting unfulfilled political pledges.

Taiwo Hassan Ogogo: NANS president reacts to veteran actor's death, "a very painful one"

Taiwo Hassan Ogogo: NANS president reacts to veteran actor's death, "a very painful one"

Nigeria

a month ago

Taiwo Hassan Ogogo, iconic Yoruba Nollywood actor, passed away on August 24, 2025, after battling cancer, leaving a profound legacy in Nigerian entertainment.

Ezra Ukanwa