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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

INEC finally releases when it will hold FCT council elections

INEC finally releases when it will hold FCT council elections

Nigeria

a year ago

VIDEO: Enugu community makes 1 demand as they jubilate over return of Ekweremadu's wife from UK jail

VIDEO: Enugu community makes 1 demand as they jubilate over return of Ekweremadu's wife from UK jail

Nigeria

a year ago

"From today": Ondo Imam rains generational curses, recounts how cultists killed his wife, son

"From today": Ondo Imam rains generational curses, recounts how cultists killed his wife, son

Nigeria

a year ago

Trump's inauguration: Actual reasons Deeper Life Pastor Kumuyi, Nathaniel Bassey were invited to US

Trump's inauguration: Actual reasons Deeper Life Pastor Kumuyi, Nathaniel Bassey were invited to US

Nigeria

a year ago

Enugu-based prospective corps member dies in motor accident on her way to Ebonyi NYSC camp

Enugu-based prospective corps member dies in motor accident on her way to Ebonyi NYSC camp

Nigeria

a year ago

Police swing into action as gunmen kill top Imo lawyer

Police swing into action as gunmen kill top Imo lawyer

Nigeria

a year ago

"He threatened the world": Int'l expert warns Tinubu against 1 major mistake to avoid with Trump

"He threatened the world": Int'l expert warns Tinubu against 1 major mistake to avoid with Trump

Nigeria

a year ago

Professor Bolaji Akinyemi has urged President Tinubu to avoid confrontation with newly inaugurated US President Donald Trump, warning against antagonizing a "bully."

"God should pls block his ears": Nigerians react as int'l expert warns Tinubu against crossing Trump

"God should pls block his ears": Nigerians react as int'l expert warns Tinubu against crossing Trump

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerians have reacted to a political scientist advising President Bola Tinubu to avoid antagonising US President Donald Trump after his inauguration.

Did FG award N252.89bn to Infoquest for construction of Abuja-Kaduna road? Umahi clarifies

Did FG award N252.89bn to Infoquest for construction of Abuja-Kaduna road? Umahi clarifies

Nigeria

a year ago

Minister of Works, Nweze David Umahi, has denied claims that the Federal Ministry of Works awarded a N252.89bn contract for the Abuja-Kaduna-Kano road to Infoquest.

Alleged N1.5 trn fraud: Group backs ex-Akwa Ibom Gov Emmanuel, condemns 'witch-hunt' by NASS

Alleged N1.5 trn fraud: Group backs ex-Akwa Ibom Gov Emmanuel, condemns 'witch-hunt' by NASS

Nigeria

a year ago

The Democrats for Justice, Equity, and Fairness have raised concerns over alleged efforts to tarnish the reputation of former Akwa Ibom Governor, Udom Emmanuel.

Nigeria finally sends words to Trump over inauguration as US 47th president

Nigeria finally sends words to Trump over inauguration as US 47th president

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria has congratulated Donald Trump on his successful inauguration as the 47th President of the United States, extending warm wishes for his leadership.

Full list of NYSC orientation camp addresses across Nigeria

Full list of NYSC orientation camp addresses across Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

The NYSC fosters national unity and development in Nigeria. Meanwhile, Legit.ng has put together all locations and addresses of NYSC camps across Nigeria.

Center raises concern over FG's failure to service 2024 capital projects worrisome

Center raises concern over FG's failure to service 2024 capital projects worrisome

Nigeria

a year ago

CERA has raised concerns over the Federal Government’s failure to pay local contractors for projects completed under the 2024 budget, citing severe economic impacts.

Sanwo-Olu frees 52 inmates, changes death sentences of 6 prisoners to life in prison

Sanwo-Olu frees 52 inmates, changes death sentences of 6 prisoners to life in prison

Nigeria

a year ago

In a significant act of clemency, Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has approved the release of 52 inmates from correctional facilities across the state.

US President ends birthright citizenship: What does it mean for Nigerians?

US President ends birthright citizenship: What does it mean for Nigerians?

Nigeria

a year ago

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on January 20, limiting birthright citizenship to children born to U.S. citizens or permanent residents.

Ezra Ukanwa