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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

"Unimaginable": Peter Obi blows hot as epileptic electricity supply hits northern, eastern states

"Unimaginable": Peter Obi blows hot as epileptic electricity supply hits northern, eastern states

Nigeria

2 years ago

Ex-Gombe governor reacts to claims of money-spraying at daughter’s wedding, details emerge

Ex-Gombe governor reacts to claims of money-spraying at daughter’s wedding, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

"A big slap": Tinubu under fire for "scrapping" Ministry of Niger Delta

"A big slap": Tinubu under fire for "scrapping" Ministry of Niger Delta

Nigeria

2 years ago

PDP bigwig reacts as Tinubu fires 6 ministers in major cabinet reshuffle

PDP bigwig reacts as Tinubu fires 6 ministers in major cabinet reshuffle

Nigeria

2 years ago

IPAC backs Tinubu for retaining Wike, Umahi, others in major cabinet reshuffle, gives reasons

IPAC backs Tinubu for retaining Wike, Umahi, others in major cabinet reshuffle, gives reasons

Nigeria

2 years ago

Tinubu, others urged to address foundational issues to propel national development

Tinubu, others urged to address foundational issues to propel national development

Nigeria

2 years ago

Yoruba Council explains why Tinubu appointed Bianca Ojukwu as minister

Yoruba Council explains why Tinubu appointed Bianca Ojukwu as minister

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Yoruba Council Worldwide has urged the Igbos to view the appointment of Bianca Ojukwu, as a testament to merit rather than ethnic favoritism.

Asari Dokubo decries 'betrayal' from Tinubu, opens up on sacrifices made during 2023 election

Asari Dokubo decries 'betrayal' from Tinubu, opens up on sacrifices made during 2023 election

Nigeria

2 years ago

Former Niger Delta militant leader Asari Dokubo has accused President Bola Tinubu of betraying him despite his crucial support during the 2023 election.

Iwuanyanwu’s funeral: Igbos leaders mourn late Ohanaeze Ndigbo, make 2 demands from Tinubu

Iwuanyanwu’s funeral: Igbos leaders mourn late Ohanaeze Ndigbo, make 2 demands from Tinubu

Nigeria

2 years ago

Igbo leaders have made two major demands from President Tinubu as they gathered on Saturday, October 26, pay tribute to the late Chief Emmanuel Iwuanyanwu.

BREAKING: Massive fire engulfs Lagos Blue Line track, video emerges

BREAKING: Massive fire engulfs Lagos Blue Line track, video emerges

Nigeria

2 years ago

A section of the Lagos Blue Line track caught fire on Saturday afternoon, October 26, sparking alarm near the NEPA Station by Eko Bridge in Lagos’s Apogbon area.

Court takes action on suit seeking to stop allocations to Rivers LGAs, details emerge

Court takes action on suit seeking to stop allocations to Rivers LGAs, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Federal High Court in Abuja has reserved judgment on a suit seeking to compel the Federal Government to halt allocations to Local Government Areas in Rivers State.

Police take urgent action as man stabs 65-year-old aunt to death

Police take urgent action as man stabs 65-year-old aunt to death

Nigeria

2 years ago

In a tragic incident in Bagadaza Quarters, Gombe State, 31-year-old Jonathan James allegedly fatally stabbed his 65-year-old aunt, Ramatu Musa, with a knife.

Nigerians react as sacked women Minister wows To "fight with Tinubu to the last"

Nigerians react as sacked women Minister wows To "fight with Tinubu to the last"

Nigeria

2 years ago

After her dismissal, former Women Affairs Minister Uju Kennedy Ohanenye pledged full support for President Bola Tinubu, expressing optimism for Nigeria's future.

2027: Female presidency in sight as APC, PDP, LP, others told to revise constitutions for women

2027: Female presidency in sight as APC, PDP, LP, others told to revise constitutions for women

Politics

2 years ago

To boost female representation in politics, major parties, including the APC, PDP, and LP, are urged to amend their constitutions to enhance women's participation.

Big trouble for Ogun teacher as pupil dies after 162 frog jumps, 24 strokes of cane, details emerge

Big trouble for Ogun teacher as pupil dies after 162 frog jumps, 24 strokes of cane, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Ariyo, a student at Obada Idi-Emi High School in Ogun State, has tragically passed away following a reported disciplinary measure imposed by a teacher.

Ezra Ukanwa