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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

UK finally issues major statement on conduct of Edo 2024 governorship election, details emerge

UK finally issues major statement on conduct of Edo 2024 governorship election, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Alleged money laundering: Court adjourns suit against Yahaya Bello, details emerge

Alleged money laundering: Court adjourns suit against Yahaya Bello, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

"It's a burden": Zainab Bayero opens up on life as daughter of late emir

"It's a burden": Zainab Bayero opens up on life as daughter of late emir

Nigeria

2 years ago

Breaking: Zamfara Governor escalates tensions, reports Defence Minister to NSA over banditry

Breaking: Zamfara Governor escalates tensions, reports Defence Minister to NSA over banditry

Nigeria

2 years ago

UNGA 79: "It'll help solve challenges": Tinubu seeks debt forgiveness for Nigeria, other countries

UNGA 79: "It'll help solve challenges": Tinubu seeks debt forgiveness for Nigeria, other countries

Nigeria

2 years ago

"Finally woken up": Group blasts Governor Dauda Lawal Over Attacks on Matawalle

"Finally woken up": Group blasts Governor Dauda Lawal Over Attacks on Matawalle

Nigeria

2 years ago

"Not because of Tinubu's policies": Akpabio sends words to Nigerians over biting economic hardship

"Not because of Tinubu's policies": Akpabio sends words to Nigerians over biting economic hardship

Nigeria

2 years ago

In a heartfelt address on Tuesday, September 24, Senate President Godswill Akpabio expressed deep sympathy for Nigerians grappling with the economic hardships.

Nigerians react as Adeleke takes bold step to ease life of Osun workers, details emerge

Nigerians react as Adeleke takes bold step to ease life of Osun workers, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

To ease the burden of high transportation costs, Governor Ademola Adeleke of Osun state, has announced changes to improve civil servants' working conditions.

BREAKING: Justice Nyako hands off Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial, Remits Case file back to CJ, video trends

BREAKING: Justice Nyako hands off Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial, Remits Case file back to CJ, video trends

Nigeria

2 years ago

In a new twist, Justice Binta Nyako has recused herself from the trial of Nnamdi Kanu, leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

Sexual, gender-based violence claimed lives of 401 women in Nigeria in 2022, says foundation

Sexual, gender-based violence claimed lives of 401 women in Nigeria in 2022, says foundation

Nigeria

2 years ago

The FAME Foundation, a prominent Civil Society Organisation (CSO), has raised urgent concerns over the alarming rise in femicide cases in Nigeria.

Drama as Oba of Benin counters Oshiomhole in presence of Akpabio, Okpebholo, others

Drama as Oba of Benin counters Oshiomhole in presence of Akpabio, Okpebholo, others

Politics

2 years ago

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Sunday, publicly denied a claim made by ex-Edo State Gov, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, regarding the 2016 gubernatorial election.

BREAKING: Pro-Fubara LG caretaker chairmen dump PDP for APP in pre-election drama

BREAKING: Pro-Fubara LG caretaker chairmen dump PDP for APP in pre-election drama

Politics

2 years ago

In a major drama ahead of the Rivers State local elections, several Caretaker Committee Chairmen loyal to Gov Siminalayi Fubara have defected from the PDP to APP.

16 major projects, bills approved at FEC meeting to address nat'l challenges, details emerge

16 major projects, bills approved at FEC meeting to address nat'l challenges, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Federal Government has approved about 16 projects to address concerns on major economic, infractrural and social challeges currently ravaging the country.

Peter Obi, Linus Okorie, Chimezie Amadi, Mark Angel, Others Set For 2024 Social Media Fest

Peter Obi, Linus Okorie, Chimezie Amadi, Mark Angel, Others Set For 2024 Social Media Fest

Nigeria

2 years ago

Very influential Nigerians are set to participate in the upcoming Social Media Fest (SMFEST 2024), the fourth edition of the Africa’s premier technology and business innovation event.

Edo polls: PDP's Ighodalo finally speaks after his defeat to APC: "My mandate was brazenly stolen"

Edo polls: PDP's Ighodalo finally speaks after his defeat to APC: "My mandate was brazenly stolen"

Politics

2 years ago

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Asue Ighodalo has spoken out after losing the Edo State governorship election to APC's Monday Okpebholo.

Ezra Ukanwa