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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

4784 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Did Peter Obi reject to join alliances to unseat Tinubu in 2027? Former presidential candidate speaks

Did Peter Obi reject to join alliances to unseat Tinubu in 2027? Former presidential candidate speaks

Politics

a year ago

Lagos: 2 people confirmed dead, many injured as building under construction collapses

Lagos: 2 people confirmed dead, many injured as building under construction collapses

Nigeria

a year ago

Breaking: PDP crisis deepens as members reportedly attack Ude-Okoye, force him out of BoT meeting

Breaking: PDP crisis deepens as members reportedly attack Ude-Okoye, force him out of BoT meeting

Politics

a year ago

“I no longer recognize it": El-Rufai opens can of worms, mentions how APC became 'zero man show'

“I no longer recognize it": El-Rufai opens can of worms, mentions how APC became 'zero man show'

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: Tinubu's govt releases actual amount it generated from marriages in 2024

Breaking: Tinubu's govt releases actual amount it generated from marriages in 2024

Nigeria

a year ago

Atiku, El-Rufai, Amaechi raise alarm of Nigeria losing its democracy under Tinubu, reasons emerge

Atiku, El-Rufai, Amaechi raise alarm of Nigeria losing its democracy under Tinubu, reasons emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu under scrutiny as 4 public institutions are renamed after him in less than 1 year

Tinubu under scrutiny as 4 public institutions are renamed after him in less than 1 year

Nigeria

a year ago

Within a year, President Bola Tinubu faces criticism for renaming public institutions after himself, fueling debates on sycophancy and governance ethics in Nigeria.

Patriotic Kano govt worker returns N4.7m mistakenly credited to his bank account

Patriotic Kano govt worker returns N4.7m mistakenly credited to his bank account

Nigeria

a year ago

Alhaji Lamin Muktar Hassan, Kano’s REMASAB Deputy MD, earns praise for returning over N4.7 million mistakenly credited to his account by the state government.

2027: Obi speaks on why he's not interested in joining any alliances targeted at defeating Tinubu

2027: Obi speaks on why he's not interested in joining any alliances targeted at defeating Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

Peter Obi stated he’s not interested in alliances to unseat President Tinubu, emphasizing his focus on strengthening democracy and addressing Nigerians’ needs.

Akwa Ibom gov speaks on readiness to waive his immunity, surrender to EFCC, reasons emerge

Akwa Ibom gov speaks on readiness to waive his immunity, surrender to EFCC, reasons emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Akwa Ibom Gov Umo Eno has pledged to waive his immunity and cooperate fully with any investigation into alleged corrupt practices by his predecessor, Udom Emmanuel.

Breaking: Aregbesola, supporters quit APC, declare next move ahead of Osun 2026

Breaking: Aregbesola, supporters quit APC, declare next move ahead of Osun 2026

Politics

a year ago

Ex-Osun Governor, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola, and his Omoluabi Progressives group have officially parted ways with the All Progressives Congress (APC).

Abuja under attack as bandits abduct father, mother, children from their bedroom

Abuja under attack as bandits abduct father, mother, children from their bedroom

Nigeria

a year ago

Chaos erupted in Chikakore, Kubwa, FCT, as suspected kidnappers stormed the community early Monday, abducting a family and spreading fear among residents.

Former President Obasanjo opens up on one thing he doesn't joke with aside Christianity

Former President Obasanjo opens up on one thing he doesn't joke with aside Christianity

Nigeria

a year ago

Former President Obasanjo stressed the importance of preserving African heritage, expressing respect for the Yoruba Ifa divination system despite being a Christian.

Trump's 100 days in office: 5 top things the world should expect from US president

Trump's 100 days in office: 5 top things the world should expect from US president

Nigeria

a year ago

As Donald Trump begins his first 100 days, global focus shifts to the policies and actions that could reshape the US and its influence on the world stage.

Arewa group disowns El-Rufai, Bala Mohammed for probing Tinubu’s economic agenda

Arewa group disowns El-Rufai, Bala Mohammed for probing Tinubu’s economic agenda

Nigeria

a year ago

The AYLPF has distanced itself from Bauchi Governor Bala Mohammed, accusing him of opposing President Tinubu’s economic reforms for personal and divisive interests.

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