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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

4785 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Banker tragically killed by kidnappers, body found on roadside

Banker tragically killed by kidnappers, body found on roadside

Nigeria

a year ago

2025 budget: Did JAMB propose to spend N850 million on only fumigation? Spokesperson clarifies

2025 budget: Did JAMB propose to spend N850 million on only fumigation? Spokesperson clarifies

Nigeria

a year ago

Group reacts over Tinubu's govt failure to release funds for 2024 capital budget

Group reacts over Tinubu's govt failure to release funds for 2024 capital budget

Nigeria

a year ago

Oluwatimileyin Ajayi: Church thrown into mourning as members nab man with girlfriend's severed head

Oluwatimileyin Ajayi: Church thrown into mourning as members nab man with girlfriend's severed head

Nigeria

a year ago

More funds for public varsity students as NELFUND releases N20 billion loan nationwide

More funds for public varsity students as NELFUND releases N20 billion loan nationwide

Nigeria

a year ago

PDP declares Eno as sole governorship candidate for Akwa Ibom 2027 election, reasons emerge

PDP declares Eno as sole governorship candidate for Akwa Ibom 2027 election, reasons emerge

Politics

a year ago

Oba Abimbola Owoade: Oyo’s new Alaafin to begin sacred 21-day ascension rites

Oba Abimbola Owoade: Oyo’s new Alaafin to begin sacred 21-day ascension rites

Nigeria

a year ago

Oba Abimbola Owoade, the Alaafin of Oyo-elect, is set to begin 21 days of traditional rites marking his ascension as the new monarch of the ancient Yoruba kingdom.

Zamfara airstrikes: Nigerian military makes U-turn, vows to probe ‘accidental’ bombing of civilians

Zamfara airstrikes: Nigerian military makes U-turn, vows to probe ‘accidental’ bombing of civilians

Nigeria

a year ago

NAF has launched an investigation into reports that over 16 civilians and vigilantes were accidentally killed during airstrikes in Zamfara last weekend.

2027: SDP chairman Gabam breaks silence on alleged alliance with El-Rufai, Atiku's allies

2027: SDP chairman Gabam breaks silence on alleged alliance with El-Rufai, Atiku's allies

Politics

a year ago

SDP Chairman Shehu Gabam denies rumors of a political alliance with ex-Kaduna Governor El-Rufai or Atiku Abubakar's allies ahead of the 2027 elections.

Another ex-senior Dunamis pastor drags Paul Enenche, lists preachers who exited since 1999 and their reasons

Another ex-senior Dunamis pastor drags Paul Enenche, lists preachers who exited since 1999 and their reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

Ex-Dunamis pastor Prince Anyebe has raised concerns over Dr Paul Enenche's leadership, questioning the church's direction and treatment of pastors since 1999.

Sokoto airstrike: Security expert sends message to Nigerian Army, makes 2 demands

Sokoto airstrike: Security expert sends message to Nigerian Army, makes 2 demands

Nigeria

a year ago

Security expert Sadeeq Shehu criticized the military’s handling of a Sokoto bombing that killed civilians during an airstrike intended to target insurgents.

Abimbola Akeem Owoade: 10 facts about Alaafin of Oyo-elect as Makinde gives approval

Abimbola Akeem Owoade: 10 facts about Alaafin of Oyo-elect as Makinde gives approval

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Seyi Makinde has officially endorsed Prince Abimbola Akeem Owoade as the Alaafin of Oyo-elect and there are 10 key facts to know about the new leader.

Former Nigerian senator reacts as President Tinubu bans homosexuality in military

Former Nigerian senator reacts as President Tinubu bans homosexuality in military

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has approved new guidelines for Nigeria’s military, banning homosexuality, lesbianism, bestiality, cross-dressing, and other behaviors.

Military airstrikes reportedly kill several people in Zamfara State, many injured

Military airstrikes reportedly kill several people in Zamfara State, many injured

Nigeria

a year ago

An airstrike in Zamfara State, has reportedly killed several people and left many injured, raising concerns and prompting calls for clarity on the incident.

"Transforming lives": President hails Lagos top businessman Chief Rasaq Okoya at 85

"Transforming lives": President hails Lagos top businessman Chief Rasaq Okoya at 85

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu congratulates Chief Rasaq Okoya, industrialist and Eleganza Group Chairman, on his 85th birthday, celebrated on January 12, 2025.

Ezra Ukanwa