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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

4988 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Atiku challenges Tinubu to account for ₦30 trillion in federation revenues

Atiku challenges Tinubu to account for ₦30 trillion in federation revenues

Nigeria

3 days ago

Josh Outram: Full details emerge on pilot killed in Kenya helicopter crash that claimed 7 lives

Josh Outram: Full details emerge on pilot killed in Kenya helicopter crash that claimed 7 lives

Nigeria

3 days ago

Oldest prisoner in US dies at 101 as details emerge

Oldest prisoner in US dies at 101 as details emerge

US

3 days ago

Photos and video emerge as armed soldiers block ex-military men from protesting in Abuja

Photos and video emerge as armed soldiers block ex-military men from protesting in Abuja

Nigeria

3 days ago

Fayose says Tinubu was 'magnanimous' in Osun 2026 election, opens up on what Buhari did to him in 2018

Fayose says Tinubu was 'magnanimous' in Osun 2026 election, opens up on what Buhari did to him in 2018

Politics

3 days ago

Viral video shows Sanwo-Olu announcing ₦20 million each for LASU’s best graduating students

Viral video shows Sanwo-Olu announcing ₦20 million each for LASU’s best graduating students

Nigeria

3 days ago

Fayose mentions how and when Obi lost his chances of becoming Nigeria's president in 2027: "It's late now"

Fayose mentions how and when Obi lost his chances of becoming Nigeria's president in 2027: "It's late now"

Politics

3 days ago

Ex-Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose claims Peter Obi's party switch weakened opposition unity, projecting President Tinubu could secure 65% of votes in 2027 election.

Ex-President blasts Okpebholo, Ododo, other APC governors for storming Osun during 2026 election

Ex-President blasts Okpebholo, Ododo, other APC governors for storming Osun during 2026 election

Politics

3 days ago

Former President Jonathan urges national dialogue over troubling political trends in off-cycle governorship polls, warning they could threaten Nigeria’s democracy.

Breaking: Oyebamiji releases another message days after Adeleke won Osun election

Breaking: Oyebamiji releases another message days after Adeleke won Osun election

Politics

4 days ago

Bola Oyebamiji, APC governorship candidate, condemns escalating violence against members post-Osun election, urging police intervention for immediate action.

Osun 2026: ADC candidate breaks silence, sends important message to Aregbesola

Osun 2026: ADC candidate breaks silence, sends important message to Aregbesola

Politics

4 days ago

ADC Osun governorship candidate Najeem Salaam thanks supporters, party members and residents for their participation in the gubernatorial process.

APC Governorship candidate’s wife’s cash distribution raises naira abuse concerns

APC Governorship candidate’s wife’s cash distribution raises naira abuse concerns

Nigeria

4 days ago

A video showing Maryam Wadada, wife of Nasarawa APC governorship hopeful Ahmed Wadada, sharing bundles of naira at an event has sparked calls for EFCC action.

Breaking: FCT minister Wike announces how 2027 presidential election will play out, "forget it. It's over."

Breaking: FCT minister Wike announces how 2027 presidential election will play out, "forget it. It's over."

Politics

4 days ago

Nyesom Wike predicts a less competitive 2027 election for President Tinubu, citing a weakened opposition and vows to demolish illegal structures on waterways.

Breaking: Wike declares 2027 election 'over', speaks on Osun 2026 guber outcome

Breaking: Wike declares 2027 election 'over', speaks on Osun 2026 guber outcome

Politics

4 days ago

FCT Minister Wike critiques Nigeria's divided opposition and praises Tinubu's electoral conduct, forecasting an easy 2027 presidential contest for the President.

Ganduje's son dumps Kwankwaso, Obi, after failed NDC house of reps bid, announces next party ahead of 2027

Ganduje's son dumps Kwankwaso, Obi, after failed NDC house of reps bid, announces next party ahead of 2027

Politics

4 days ago

Abdulaziz Ganduje rejoined the APC in Kano after a failed NDC bid for the House of Representatives, amid political shifts linked to Rabiu Kwankwaso.

Drama as Anglican Church rejects Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti's demand for Governor Oyebanji's chair

Drama as Anglican Church rejects Oluyin of Iyin-Ekiti's demand for Governor Oyebanji's chair

Nigeria

4 days ago

The Babamuboni Memorial Anglican Church in Iyin-Ekiti rejected Oluyin Adeniyi Ajakaiye’s demand for Governor Biodun Oyebanji’s chair at a church event.

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