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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

4648 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Breaking: Sowore announces who will be his minister of defence if he becomes president in 2027

Breaking: Sowore announces who will be his minister of defence if he becomes president in 2027

Nigeria

a month ago

Just in: Tragedy as hit-and-run driver kills 2 police officers in Osun

Just in: Tragedy as hit-and-run driver kills 2 police officers in Osun

Nigeria

a month ago

Breaking: Nigerian governor announces his preferred successor as details emerge

Breaking: Nigerian governor announces his preferred successor as details emerge

Politics

a month ago

Breaking: Jonathan to battle Tinubu, Obi, Atiku in 2027 as PDP moves to make big announcement

Breaking: Jonathan to battle Tinubu, Obi, Atiku in 2027 as PDP moves to make big announcement

Politics

a month ago

2027: NDC announces who will battle Tinubu, Atiku in presidential election

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2027: NDC announces who will battle Tinubu, Atiku in presidential election

Politics

a month ago

Just In: APC blows hot as Abia gov renames bus terminal after Nnenna Otti

Just In: APC blows hot as Abia gov renames bus terminal after Nnenna Otti

Nigeria

a month ago

NDC reportedly takes action as APC post-primary battle in Bayelsa escalates

NDC reportedly takes action as APC post-primary battle in Bayelsa escalates

Politics

a month ago

Tension escalates in Bayelsa State as NDC aims to exploit APC's primary disputes, raising fears of voter apathy and silent defections ahead of 2027 elections.

Drama as ex-deputy senate president suddenly resigns from APC, "‘I won't remain a sitting duck’

Drama as ex-deputy senate president suddenly resigns from APC, "‘I won't remain a sitting duck’

Politics

a month ago

Ovie Omo-Agege has resigned from APC, citing a need for effective representation. The former Deputy Senate President commits to public service beyond party lines.

Breaking: Another Nollywood veteran actor Emeka Ike declares his political Ambition

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Breaking: Another Nollywood veteran actor Emeka Ike declares his political Ambition

Politics

a month ago

Veteran Nollywood actor Emeka Ike announces his candidacy for the House of Representatives, aiming for structured national development in the 2027 elections.

Breaking: ADC finally announces who will be its presidential candidate in 2027 as details emerge

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Breaking: ADC finally announces who will be its presidential candidate in 2027 as details emerge

Politics

a month ago

Atiku Abubakar secures ADC presidential candidacy with significant primary win, setting the stage for a pivotal 2027 election against Tinubu and opposition leaders.

APC primary victory: Okengwu praises Tinubu, appeals over coastal highway re-diversion

APC primary victory: Okengwu praises Tinubu, appeals over coastal highway re-diversion

Nigeria

a month ago

Stella Okengwu praises Tinubu's APC primary victory, urging intervention on Coastal Highway rerouting to protect diaspora investments and ensure fair compensation.

Breaking: VeryDarkMan's lawyer replies presidency over 'fake' voice note of Tinubu

Breaking: VeryDarkMan's lawyer replies presidency over 'fake' voice note of Tinubu

Nigeria

a month ago

FCT legal team for social media commentator VDM refutes claims on doctored audio linked to President Tinubu, urging investigation into misinformation spread.

Breaking: US war department 'Pentagon' speaks on why Trump ordered killing of ISIS 2nd-in-command

Breaking: US war department 'Pentagon' speaks on why Trump ordered killing of ISIS 2nd-in-command

US

a month ago

Pentagon details a military operation that eliminated ISIS' second-in-command in Nigeria, linked to counter-terrorism efforts and former President Trump's directive.

Breaking: Tinubu’s top minister gets another appointment

Breaking: Tinubu’s top minister gets another appointment

Nigeria

a month ago

Minister of Aviation, Festus Keyamo, appointed Champion of AfDB’s aviation programme to modernise Africa's air transport and attract $7 billion in investment.

Breaking: Tinubu breaks silence over abduction of children, issues new order, "I say this as a father"

Breaking: Tinubu breaks silence over abduction of children, issues new order, "I say this as a father"

Nigeria

a month ago

President Tinubu vows to intensify rescue efforts for abducted children, announcing new school security measures and support for victims in vulnerable communities.

Ezra Ukanwa