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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

Lakurawa: Tinubu’s govt takes fresh action amid terrorists’ scourge in Kaduna, other northern states

Lakurawa: Tinubu’s govt takes fresh action amid terrorists’ scourge in Kaduna, other northern states

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Governor Uzodimma approves new minimum wage for workers, shares details

BREAKING: Governor Uzodimma approves new minimum wage for workers, shares details

Nigeria

a year ago

‘I was quoted out of context’ - Sanwo-Olu's suspended aide speaks on controversial tweet

‘I was quoted out of context’ - Sanwo-Olu's suspended aide speaks on controversial tweet

Nigeria

a year ago

Major terrorist commander Munzur Ya Audu,114 others killed, as Nigerian Army launches fresh attacks

Major terrorist commander Munzur Ya Audu,114 others killed, as Nigerian Army launches fresh attacks

Nigeria

a year ago

JAMB 2025: Optimism rises as officials meet prospective candidates ahead of UTME

JAMB 2025: Optimism rises as officials meet prospective candidates ahead of UTME

Nigeria

a year ago

VIDEO: Bishop T.D. Jakes suffers health emergency during service, medical expert unveils on cause

VIDEO: Bishop T.D. Jakes suffers health emergency during service, medical expert unveils on cause

US

a year ago

Tears in Benue as herdsmen reportedly attack community, kill over 30

Tears in Benue as herdsmen reportedly attack community, kill over 30

Nigeria

a year ago

Over 30 people have been reported dead following multiple attacks by suspected herdsmen on several communities in Benue State between November 24 and 25, 2024.

Lake Chad: Terrorist stronghold crumbles as NAF airstrikes destroy food depot, kill many

Lake Chad: Terrorist stronghold crumbles as NAF airstrikes destroy food depot, kill many

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) dealt a major blow to terrorist groups in the Lake Chad Basin, successfully destroying a crucial food depot in a targeted airstrike.

"Tinubu is failing": Emerging political party explains how they can tackle insecurity in 3 weeks

"Tinubu is failing": Emerging political party explains how they can tackle insecurity in 3 weeks

Nigeria

a year ago

An emerging political party, the Allied Conservative Congress (ACC), has tackled Tinubu's approach to insecurity, promising three weeks to address concerns.

Wike under fire over rampant demolitions in Abuja, details emerge

Wike under fire over rampant demolitions in Abuja, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has sent a warning to Nyesom Wike, FCT minister over the rampant demolitions in the nation's capital.

CSO raises alarm over increasing GBV cases in Nigeria, sends urgent message to Tinubu's govt

CSO raises alarm over increasing GBV cases in Nigeria, sends urgent message to Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

a year ago

FAME Foundation, as part of the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, urgently called on the Nigerian government to act against the rising cases of GBV

JUST IN: Massive protest hits Cross River state, reason emerges

JUST IN: Massive protest hits Cross River state, reason emerges

Politics

a year ago

Large protest broke out on Monday, November 25, at the PDP secretariat in Cross River, as members rallied against plans to reinstate ousted chairman Venatius Ikem.

Trouble ahead as reps clash over Tinubu’s $2.2 Billion fresh loan request

Trouble ahead as reps clash over Tinubu’s $2.2 Billion fresh loan request

Nigeria

a year ago

The House of Representatives is gearing up for a contentious debate over President Bola Tinubu’s recent/ $2.2 billion (N1.77 trillion) loan proposal

"They want to pocket judiciary": Wike, Tinubu under intense scrutiny for building houses for Judges

"They want to pocket judiciary": Wike, Tinubu under intense scrutiny for building houses for Judges

Nigeria

a year ago

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), David Itopa, has strongly slammed the FCT minister Nyesom Wike, over move to build houses for judges

Togo, Benin certificates: Tinubu's govt reacts as Shehu Sani speaks on alleged massive civil servants sack

Togo, Benin certificates: Tinubu's govt reacts as Shehu Sani speaks on alleged massive civil servants sack

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu govt has denied claims by ex-lawmaker Shehu Sani about the mass dismissal of civil servants holding degrees from Benin Republic universities.

Ezra Ukanwa