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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

"My dear brothers and sisters": Last words of Pope Francis to Catholics before his death at 88

"My dear brothers and sisters": Last words of Pope Francis to Catholics before his death at 88

World

a year ago

Top aide to Delta governor dies under mysterious circumstances, police take one action

Top aide to Delta governor dies under mysterious circumstances, police take one action

Nigeria

a year ago

Video: "I cleaned faeces every day": boy who stood in front of Peter Obi's convoy tells sad prison tales

Video: "I cleaned faeces every day": boy who stood in front of Peter Obi's convoy tells sad prison tales

Nigeria

a year ago

Why Pope Francis "never returned home" after move to Vatican City

Why Pope Francis "never returned home" after move to Vatican City

Europe

a year ago

Pope Francis' death: List of 266 powerful popes who have led the Catholic Church

Pope Francis' death: List of 266 powerful popes who have led the Catholic Church

Europe

a year ago

"My dear brothers and sisters": Pope Francis sends message to Catholics as health update emerges

"My dear brothers and sisters": Pope Francis sends message to Catholics as health update emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 election: Baba-Ahmed mentions what Tinubu, Obi, Atiku must get to emerge president

2027 election: Baba-Ahmed mentions what Tinubu, Obi, Atiku must get to emerge president

Politics

a year ago

Baba-Ahmed expressed concern over Nigeria's state, stressing that northern support is crucial to determining the outcome of the 2027 presidential election.

Easter: Bishop Kukah sends bold message to Tinubu: "Bring us down from this cross"

Easter: Bishop Kukah sends bold message to Tinubu: "Bring us down from this cross"

Nigeria

a year ago

Bishop Matthew Kukah has called on President Bola Tinubu in his Easter message to save Nigerians from the cross of hunger, insecurity, and suffering.

Buba Galadima blows hot, calls ex-Nigerian president 'greatest fraud that happened to Nigeria'

Buba Galadima blows hot, calls ex-Nigerian president 'greatest fraud that happened to Nigeria'

Nigeria

a year ago

Buba Galadima, ex-National Secretary of CPC, has labeled Buhari "the greatest fraud" in Nigerian history, accusing him of deceit and prioritising the elite.

Just in: SERAP sues Tinubu's govt over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s diss track 'Tell your papa'

Just in: SERAP sues Tinubu's govt over ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s diss track 'Tell your papa'

Nigeria

a year ago

SERAP has taken action against the Nigerian government for failing to reverse the ban on Eedris Abdulkareem’s 'Tell Your Papa', citing a violation of free speech.

Explainer: Why Easter eggs and bunnies? 5 things you probably didn't know about Easter

Explainer: Why Easter eggs and bunnies? 5 things you probably didn't know about Easter

Nigeria

a year ago

Easter celebrates Jesus Christ’s resurrection, symbolising hope & renewal. Christians worldwide observe the day with prayer, reflection, and celebration of new life.

Damina blasts Pst Ibeyeomie with 'Kasongo yeye' song after claiming 'Jesus didn't visit poor people'

Damina blasts Pst Ibeyeomie with 'Kasongo yeye' song after claiming 'Jesus didn't visit poor people'

Nigeria

a year ago

Dr Abel Damina has responded to Pastor Ibiyeomie’s claim that Jesus didn’t visit poor people with a song, “Kasongo Yeye,” criticising the controversial statement.

All schools, banks and government offices to close for 48 hours as details emerge

All schools, banks and government offices to close for 48 hours as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Schools, banks, and government offices will shut down for 48 hours on April 18 and 21, following the Federal Government's declaration of Easter public holidays.

2027 election: Atiku, Obi, others dumped as prominent Nigerian governor declares support for Tinubu

2027 election: Atiku, Obi, others dumped as prominent Nigerian governor declares support for Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

Governor Umo Eno of Akwa Ibom state declared support for President Tinubu’s second-term bid, highlighting his commitment to national development.

Is Rabiu Kwankwaso planning to re-join APC? Fact emerges

Is Rabiu Kwankwaso planning to re-join APC? Fact emerges

Politics

a year ago

Buba Galadima, a key NNPP leader, has dismissed claims that Dr Rabiu Kwankwaso plans to rejoin the APC, stressing that the party is focused on good governance.

Ezra Ukanwa