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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

VDM may face another arrest as NAFDAC takes action against influencer for inciting Onitsha traders

VDM may face another arrest as NAFDAC takes action against influencer for inciting Onitsha traders

Nigeria

a year ago

FULL LIST: Powerful politicians, influencers, groups backing Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid

FULL LIST: Powerful politicians, influencers, groups backing Tinubu’s 2027 re-election bid

Politics

a year ago

'Zamfara Needs You’ – Group Appeals to Matawalle For 2027

'Zamfara Needs You’ – Group Appeals to Matawalle For 2027

Nigeria

a year ago

Just in: PDP postpones NEC meeting amid pressure to take action on Atiku, Wike disputes

Just in: PDP postpones NEC meeting amid pressure to take action on Atiku, Wike disputes

Politics

a year ago

Kehinde Alade: Tears as last words of schoolboy who was shot, killed by police in Ibadan emerge

Kehinde Alade: Tears as last words of schoolboy who was shot, killed by police in Ibadan emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 election: "No room for consensus": Powerful APC chieftain opposes Tinubu’s automatic ticket

2027 election: "No room for consensus": Powerful APC chieftain opposes Tinubu’s automatic ticket

Politics

a year ago

Tears as unknown gunmen kill family of four in Anambra

Tears as unknown gunmen kill family of four in Anambra

Nigeria

a year ago

Unknown gunmen killed a family of four in Isseke, Anambra. Police confirm the attack, and the community demands justice as investigations continue.

"It doesn't belong to them:" Wike announces when he will seal PDP secretariat, 4,793 other properties

"It doesn't belong to them:" Wike announces when he will seal PDP secretariat, 4,793 other properties

Nigeria

a year ago

FCT Minister Wike ordered sealing of PDP secretariat and 4,793 properties for unpaid ground rent, starting May 26; PDP calls it political suppression.

Skyewise Group To Celebrate 10th Anniversary With Road Show, Novelty Football Match, Others

Skyewise Group To Celebrate 10th Anniversary With Road Show, Novelty Football Match, Others

Nigeria

a year ago

Plans have been put in place for activities marking the 10th anniversary of Skyewise Group, one of the fastest growing diversified integrated conglomerates offering plethora of world class services.

"Driving against traffic is no reason to kill my son," : Alade, father of slain school boy speaks

"Driving against traffic is no reason to kill my son," : Alade, father of slain school boy speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

13-year-old Kehinde Alade was fatally shot by police in Ibadan; his father denies tinted window claims and demands justice amid community protests.

Tinubu's govt finally mentions what it will do with Emefiele’s 753 duplexes: "For low & middle-income earners"

Tinubu's govt finally mentions what it will do with Emefiele’s 753 duplexes: "For low & middle-income earners"

Nigeria

a year ago

The FG will sell a 753-unit estate linked to ex-CBN governor Emefiele to low and middle-income Nigerians, with sales via an online portal after construction ends.

Tinubu's govt gives major update on IPOB sit-at-home order in southeast, fight against Boko Haram

Tinubu's govt gives major update on IPOB sit-at-home order in southeast, fight against Boko Haram

Nigeria

a year ago

NSA Ribadu said sit-at-home orders in the southeast are losing effect; over 13,000 Boko Haram fighters neutralised, and security is improving nationwide.

Just in: Atiku, Namadi Sambo, others storm Ondo state, reason, other details emerge

Just in: Atiku, Namadi Sambo, others storm Ondo state, reason, other details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Former VP Atiku Abubakar was warmly welcomed in Ondo State ahead of the coronation of Oba Clement Adesuyi Haastrup, praising Nigeria’s cultural heritage.

Tinubu's govt announces date it will begin ban on sachet-alcoholic drinks

Tinubu's govt announces date it will begin ban on sachet-alcoholic drinks

Nigeria

a year ago

NAFDAC said the sachet alcohol ban will be fully enforced after Dec 31, 2025, urging the public to ignore rumours of a permanent lifting of the restriction.

2025 UTME mass failure: ASUU issues fresh threats to JAMB as details emerge

2025 UTME mass failure: ASUU issues fresh threats to JAMB as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

ASUU-UNN accused JAMB of unfairly failing many South East candidates in the 2025 UTME and warned of legal action and protests if results aren’t reviewed.

Ezra Ukanwa