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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

"Our nation, our democracy is in great danger": Again, ex-Kaduna gov El-Rufai raises alarm

"Our nation, our democracy is in great danger": Again, ex-Kaduna gov El-Rufai raises alarm

Nigeria

a year ago

"Some of Tinubu's economic policies are wrong": El-Rufai declares, gives reasons

"Some of Tinubu's economic policies are wrong": El-Rufai declares, gives reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

2027: 5 PDP govs allegedly urge Atiku to bury ambition, support El-Rufai/Obi ticket against Tinubu

2027: 5 PDP govs allegedly urge Atiku to bury ambition, support El-Rufai/Obi ticket against Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: Aiyedatiwa sworn in as Ondo state governor

Breaking: Aiyedatiwa sworn in as Ondo state governor

Nigeria

a year ago

El-Rufai comments on Tinubu’s birthday message to him: "It shamed them into action"

El-Rufai comments on Tinubu’s birthday message to him: "It shamed them into action"

Nigeria

a year ago

Full list: FUOYE VC mentions 10 major achievements as varsity holds 9th convocation

Full list: FUOYE VC mentions 10 major achievements as varsity holds 9th convocation

Education

a year ago

Despite Okigbo's report, Babangida finally explains how he handled $12.4bn Gulf War oil funds

Despite Okigbo's report, Babangida finally explains how he handled $12.4bn Gulf War oil funds

Nigeria

a year ago

Former President Ibrahim Babangida has defended managing Nigeria’s $12.4B oil windfall, stating it funded infrastructure and stabilized the economy.

Natasha vs Akpabio: Analyst blasts Senate president for "handling lawmakers like school kids"

Natasha vs Akpabio: Analyst blasts Senate president for "handling lawmakers like school kids"

Nigeria

a year ago

Public affairs analyst Hamma Hayatu has reacted to the heated clash between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

"No legacy": Former Nigerian senator under scrutiny after decamping from PDP to APC

"No legacy": Former Nigerian senator under scrutiny after decamping from PDP to APC

Politics

a year ago

A political analyst Hamma Hayatu has blasted Shehu Sani over his recent move to defect from PDP to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Nigeria ranks 178th in female representation: Will Akpabio-Akpoti debacle finally spark change?

Nigeria ranks 178th in female representation: Will Akpabio-Akpoti debacle finally spark change?

Nigeria

a year ago

Akpabio's clash with Akpoti-Uduaghan again highlights the systemic challenges women face in Nigerian politics, underscoring the need for greater gender inclusion.

Family makes one demand as Babangida explains why he killed his bosom friend in 1986

Family makes one demand as Babangida explains why he killed his bosom friend in 1986

Nigeria

a year ago

Ex-Head of state, Gen Ibrahim Babangida (retd.), has explained the killing of his good friend, Gen. Mamman Vatsa, saying he chose national security over loyalty.

"Weakling": Abacha's children react as IBB blames former military president for June 12 annulment

"Weakling": Abacha's children react as IBB blames former military president for June 12 annulment

Nigeria

a year ago

Abacha's children have reacted to ex-president Babangida’s claim that their father played a key role in annulling the June 12, 1993, presidential election.

Breaking: Pope Francis in critical condition, Vatican raises alarm

Breaking: Pope Francis in critical condition, Vatican raises alarm

Europe

a year ago

Pope Francis is in critical condition after an asthmatic crisis. The 88-year-old, hospitalized for a respiratory infection, was later diagnosed with pneumonia.

Video: Sister of late Herbert Wigwe raises alarm over alleged betrayal, assault during his memorial

Video: Sister of late Herbert Wigwe raises alarm over alleged betrayal, assault during his memorial

Nigeria

a year ago

Joyce Wigwe, sister of late Herbert Wigwe, ex-GCEO of Access Holdings, alleges betrayal, mistreatment, and disrespect toward her family after his passing.

2027: El-Rufai makes bold move, meets with Kaduna state PDP excos amid political tension, photos emerge

2027: El-Rufai makes bold move, meets with Kaduna state PDP excos amid political tension, photos emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai and Bashir Saidu held a closed-door meeting with PDP leaders in Kaduna on February 18, sparking political speculation.

Ezra Ukanwa