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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

Breaking: UNIZIK finally expels 'unruly' female student who assaulted lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye

Breaking: UNIZIK finally expels 'unruly' female student who assaulted lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye

Nigeria

a year ago

Security operatives arrest 3 badly behaved passengers on Air Peace London-Lagos flight

Security operatives arrest 3 badly behaved passengers on Air Peace London-Lagos flight

Nigeria

a year ago

"Let the gods fight for themselves": Nigerians react as Soludo goes after herbalist, seals Okija shrine

"Let the gods fight for themselves": Nigerians react as Soludo goes after herbalist, seals Okija shrine

Nigeria

a year ago

"It's chronic": Dunamis pastor Enenche mentions 2 things 'destroying' Nigeria, provides solutions

"It's chronic": Dunamis pastor Enenche mentions 2 things 'destroying' Nigeria, provides solutions

Nigeria

a year ago

MURIC sends major message to Tinubu's government as ex-governor raises alarm of possible arrest

MURIC sends major message to Tinubu's government as ex-governor raises alarm of possible arrest

Nigeria

a year ago

16 suspected 'Yahoo Boys' have been arraigned in Enugu as EFCC goes tough on internet fraudsters

16 suspected 'Yahoo Boys' have been arraigned in Enugu as EFCC goes tough on internet fraudsters

Nigeria

a year ago

"No protester was shot": Presidency declares, says #EndSARS was 'irresponsible' protest

"No protester was shot": Presidency declares, says #EndSARS was 'irresponsible' protest

Nigeria

a year ago

Daniel Bwala, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, has criticized the 2020 #EndSARS protest, saying it's start of "irresponsible protesting" in Nigeria.

NNPP Will Defeat APC, PDP Come 2027, Says Kwankwaso

NNPP Will Defeat APC, PDP Come 2027, Says Kwankwaso

Nigeria

a year ago

Ex-Governor of Kano State and leader of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso has said that his party would come out victorious in the 2027 Presidential elections.

February 14: Cleric demands immediate ban of Valentine’s Day, reasons emerge

February 14: Cleric demands immediate ban of Valentine’s Day, reasons emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Bishop Charles Ighele has urged the Nigerian government to ban Valentine’s Day, claiming it promotes immorality instead of its original message of love and kindness.

Tinubu eyes AI, digital innovation growth in Nigeria as he meets with Google executives in Paris

Tinubu eyes AI, digital innovation growth in Nigeria as he meets with Google executives in Paris

Nigeria

a year ago

Bola Tinubu praised Google’s efforts in AI and digital transformation in Nigeria during his meeting with CEO Sundar Pichai in Paris on making Nigeria a tech hub.

Nigerians react as 18 top federal directors fail perm secretary qualifying exam

Nigerians react as 18 top federal directors fail perm secretary qualifying exam

Nigeria

a year ago

Eighteen of 29 federal directors who took the Permanent Secretary qualifying exam failed to meet the 50% pass mark, falling short of the required threshold.

Former presidential candidate uncovers how he rejected N5bn fraudulent offer in Tinubu's govt

Former presidential candidate uncovers how he rejected N5bn fraudulent offer in Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

a year ago

Former presidential candidate Fela Durotoye has revealed why and how he rejected a N5bn fraudulent deal despite pressure from a top government official.

APC chieftain appointed as NBET boss makes 3 major promises to Nigerians as he resumes new office

APC chieftain appointed as NBET boss makes 3 major promises to Nigerians as he resumes new office

Nigeria

a year ago

Dr. Sulaiman Muhammad Argungu, the new Chairman of NBET, has assumed office, vowing to enhance Nigeria’s electricity trading, and ensure transparency.

'Why Justice Nyako refused to leave my case despite recusal': Nnamdi Kanu breaks silence

'Why Justice Nyako refused to leave my case despite recusal': Nnamdi Kanu breaks silence

Nigeria

a year ago

IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu claims Justice Binta Nyako remains on his case due to external pressure tied to corruption charges against her husband and son.

Did reps members demand N480 million bribe to approve varsities’ 2025 budgets, top VC clarifies

Did reps members demand N480 million bribe to approve varsities’ 2025 budgets, top VC clarifies

Nigeria

a year ago

Prof. Muazu Abubakar, VC of Federal University Gusau, has denied reports claiming Reps members demanded a N480 million bribe to approve 2025 university budgets.

Ezra Ukanwa