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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

List of 5 steps required for the creation of a new state in Nigeria

List of 5 steps required for the creation of a new state in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

2027: "S'South won’t align with you": Ex-militant leader declares as El-Rufai moves to battle Tinubu

2027: "S'South won’t align with you": Ex-militant leader declares as El-Rufai moves to battle Tinubu

Nigeria

a year ago

Pope Francis in critical condition as reports say he 'slept well' through the night

Pope Francis in critical condition as reports say he 'slept well' through the night

Europe

a year ago

Presidency fires direct shots at El-Rufai as ex-Kaduna governor rains fury on Tinubu

Presidency fires direct shots at El-Rufai as ex-Kaduna governor rains fury on Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

Alleged N110bn fraud: Court takes decision as Bello moves to stop EFCC from presenting first witness

Alleged N110bn fraud: Court takes decision as Bello moves to stop EFCC from presenting first witness

Nigeria

a year ago

"Our nation, our democracy is in great danger": Again, ex-Kaduna gov El-Rufai raises alarm

"Our nation, our democracy is in great danger": Again, ex-Kaduna gov El-Rufai raises alarm

Nigeria

a year ago

"Some of Tinubu's economic policies are wrong": El-Rufai declares, gives reasons

"Some of Tinubu's economic policies are wrong": El-Rufai declares, gives reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai supports some of Tinubu’s reforms but argues their implementation is flawed, questioning the timing and execution of policies.

2027: 5 PDP govs allegedly urge Atiku to bury ambition, support El-Rufai/Obi ticket against Tinubu

2027: 5 PDP govs allegedly urge Atiku to bury ambition, support El-Rufai/Obi ticket against Tinubu

Politics

a year ago

5 PDP governors are reportedly backing a potential Nasir El-Rufai/Peter Obi ticket for 2027, working behind the scenes to realign opposition forces against the APC.

Breaking: Aiyedatiwa sworn in as Ondo state governor

Breaking: Aiyedatiwa sworn in as Ondo state governor

Nigeria

a year ago

Lucky Aiyedatiwa has been sworn in as Ondo governor, beginning his first full term after winning the APC ticket and succeeding the late Rotimi Akeredolu in 2023.

El-Rufai comments on Tinubu’s birthday message to him: "It shamed them into action"

El-Rufai comments on Tinubu’s birthday message to him: "It shamed them into action"

Nigeria

a year ago

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai thanked supporters for his 65th birthday messages, including those who only sent greetings after President Tinubu’s message.

Full list: FUOYE VC mentions 10 major achievements as varsity holds 9th convocation

Full list: FUOYE VC mentions 10 major achievements as varsity holds 9th convocation

Education

a year ago

FUOYE VC, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, highlights the university’s major achievements in four years, citing academic excellence and stability as key milestones.

Despite Okigbo's report, Babangida finally explains how he handled $12.4bn Gulf War oil funds

Despite Okigbo's report, Babangida finally explains how he handled $12.4bn Gulf War oil funds

Nigeria

a year ago

Former President Ibrahim Babangida has defended managing Nigeria’s $12.4B oil windfall, stating it funded infrastructure and stabilized the economy.

Natasha vs Akpabio: Analyst blasts Senate president for "handling lawmakers like school kids"

Natasha vs Akpabio: Analyst blasts Senate president for "handling lawmakers like school kids"

Nigeria

a year ago

Public affairs analyst Hamma Hayatu has reacted to the heated clash between Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan and Senate President Godswill Akpabio.

"No legacy": Former Nigerian senator under scrutiny after decamping from PDP to APC

"No legacy": Former Nigerian senator under scrutiny after decamping from PDP to APC

Politics

a year ago

A political analyst Hamma Hayatu has blasted Shehu Sani over his recent move to defect from PDP to join the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC).

Nigeria ranks 178th in female representation: Will Akpabio-Akpoti debacle finally spark change?

Nigeria ranks 178th in female representation: Will Akpabio-Akpoti debacle finally spark change?

Nigeria

a year ago

Akpabio's clash with Akpoti-Uduaghan again highlights the systemic challenges women face in Nigerian politics, underscoring the need for greater gender inclusion.

Ezra Ukanwa