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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

Kenneth Okonkwo resigns from Labour Party, announces next step ahead of 2027

Kenneth Okonkwo resigns from Labour Party, announces next step ahead of 2027

Politics

a year ago

Allegations of usurping power: Youth group backs Kogi's accountant-general, gives reasons

Allegations of usurping power: Youth group backs Kogi's accountant-general, gives reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

Google Maps obeys Trump's order, changes name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

Google Maps obeys Trump's order, changes name of Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America

US

a year ago

Bwala vs Rufai: Video shows moment Tinubu's aide, Arise journalist tackle each other on TV

Bwala vs Rufai: Video shows moment Tinubu's aide, Arise journalist tackle each other on TV

Nigeria

a year ago

2025 budget: "Snakes, monkeys should not swallow $1.07bn for health", Atiku warns Tinubu's govt

2025 budget: "Snakes, monkeys should not swallow $1.07bn for health", Atiku warns Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

a year ago

Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu challenges judge as court takes major action on ‘terrorism’ case

Breaking: Nnamdi Kanu challenges judge as court takes major action on ‘terrorism’ case

Nigeria

a year ago

Pressure mounts on President Tinubu to retain Mele Kyari as NNPC boss, details emerge

Pressure mounts on President Tinubu to retain Mele Kyari as NNPC boss, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu faces growing pressure from civil society and industry stakeholders to retain Mele Kyari as NNPC’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO).

"There were threats against me": Ex-INEC REC sacked by Tinubu finally breaks silence

"There were threats against me": Ex-INEC REC sacked by Tinubu finally breaks silence

Nigeria

a year ago

Former Adamawa REC Hudu Yunusa Ari breaks silence after dismissal, insisting APC's Aisha Binani won the 2023 governorship election and claiming to have proof.

"Make it 774": Analyst reacts as Reps receive proposals to create additional 31 states in Nigeria

"Make it 774": Analyst reacts as Reps receive proposals to create additional 31 states in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

A proposal to create 31 new states across Nigeria has sparked debate, with experts warning of financial strain, governance challenges, and political tensions.

Fresh storm hits PDP as Anyanwu uncovers plot by govs to create new party, details emerge

Fresh storm hits PDP as Anyanwu uncovers plot by govs to create new party, details emerge

Politics

a year ago

PDP’s disputed National Secretary, Sen. Sam Anyanwu, accuses govs of plotting a new party and the BoT of trying to remove him over his ties to FCT Minister Wike.

Buhari's 8-yr tenure: Ex-president under probe over alleged monumental corruption, insecurity, others

Buhari's 8-yr tenure: Ex-president under probe over alleged monumental corruption, insecurity, others

Nigeria

a year ago

APC chieftain Josef Onoh criticized former President Buhari, accusing his administration of widespread corruption and escalating insecurity in Nigeria.

JAMB registrar demands Sharia law in Southwest, reasons emerge

JAMB registrar demands Sharia law in Southwest, reasons emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

JAMB Registrar, Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has urged the creation of Sharia panels in Southwest Nigeria, stating they would help resolve issues among Muslims.

One year after, France President Macron, Tinubu, Obasanjo, others remember Herbert Wigwe

One year after, France President Macron, Tinubu, Obasanjo, others remember Herbert Wigwe

Nigeria

a year ago

One year after Herbert Wigwe's tragic passing, leaders like Tinubu, Macron, and Obasanjo gathered to honor his legacy as a visionary and institution builder.

Zamfara: Victory as Nigerian Army Invades Terrorists' Camp, Kills 50, Many Brutally Injured

Zamfara: Victory as Nigerian Army Invades Terrorists' Camp, Kills 50, Many Brutally Injured

Nigeria

a year ago

Troops of Operation Fansan Yan Bindiga struck a major blow against terrorism in Zamfara, killing over 50 insurgents and injuring 25, including top commanders.

Nigerian senator donates N23m to families of Zamfara airstrike victims

Nigerian senator donates N23m to families of Zamfara airstrike victims

Nigeria

a year ago

After a tragic airstrike in Zamfara's Maradun LGA, Senator Abdulaziz Yari provided relief by donating N23 million to support the injured and victims' families.

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