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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

Sources mention country that shared intelligence with US on 'Iranian plot' to assassinate Trump

Sources mention country that shared intelligence with US on 'Iranian plot' to assassinate Trump

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: APC announces when and who will be Tinubu’s 2027 running mate

Breaking: APC announces when and who will be Tinubu’s 2027 running mate

Politics

3 months ago

Breaking: Peter Obi gives condition to withdraw from 2027 presidential election

Breaking: Peter Obi gives condition to withdraw from 2027 presidential election

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Obi reacts to Adeboye's viral 'Tinubu has done his best' statement

Breaking: Obi reacts to Adeboye's viral 'Tinubu has done his best' statement

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu releases important message to Nigerians, "You'll feel it"

Breaking: Tinubu releases important message to Nigerians, "You'll feel it"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: ADC mentions who Tinubu's govt allegedly plans to do with El-Rufai

Breaking: ADC mentions who Tinubu's govt allegedly plans to do with El-Rufai

Nigeria

3 months ago

UK-based lawyer moves to renounce his Nigerian citizenship, "I can't wait for approval"

UK-based lawyer moves to renounce his Nigerian citizenship, "I can't wait for approval"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Baron Chymaker, a UK-based Nigerian lawyer, submits citizenship renunciation application to the SGF, amid criticism of Nigeria's judicial system and legal framework.

Breaking: Tinubu asked to resign as Atiku gives conditions

Breaking: Tinubu asked to resign as Atiku gives conditions

Nigeria

3 months ago

Atiku Abubakar issues a seven-day ultimatum to President Tinubu over the Federal Audit Service Bill, citing constitutional obligations and accountability concerns.

Breaking: Fresh details emerge on why Trump departed Turkey on older aircraft

Breaking: Fresh details emerge on why Trump departed Turkey on older aircraft

Nigeria

3 months ago

US President Donald Trump utilised an older Air Force One amid security concerns over escalating Iran conflict, prioritising safety during high-risk travel.

Breaking: Cholera outbreak hits ISWAP terrorists' stronghold, kills 9

Breaking: Cholera outbreak hits ISWAP terrorists' stronghold, kills 9

Nigeria

3 months ago

A cholera outbreak in Borno State has claimed nine ISWAP fighters, with two executed by comrades. Operation HADIN KAI intensifies efforts against ISWAP logistics.

NOUN Vice-Chancellor says African philosophy has always embraced relational thinking

NOUN Vice-Chancellor says African philosophy has always embraced relational thinking

Nigeria

3 months ago

Vice-Chancellor Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma highlights African philosophy's relationality in epistemology at NOUN's 3rd Lecture Series in Abuja on July 9, 2026.

Zamfara Gov speaks on how he refused to pay N300m ransom for his brothers: "I asked them to kill them"

Zamfara Gov speaks on how he refused to pay N300m ransom for his brothers: "I asked them to kill them"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Zamfara Governor Dauda Lawal reveals he refused to pay a N300 million ransom for his brothers' release in 2019, emphasizing the need for state police reform.

Breaking: Helicopter of top African vice president crashes on takeoff as details emerge

Breaking: Helicopter of top African vice president crashes on takeoff as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Zambian Vice President Mutale Nalumango safely escapes a helicopter crash near Nakonde shortly after a campaign rally ahead of the 13 August elections.

Jigawa: Jubilation as APC LG Chairman Gives 990 Indigenes Scholarships

Jigawa: Jubilation as APC LG Chairman Gives 990 Indigenes Scholarships

Nigeria

3 months ago

Garki LGA's Hon. Adamu Hudu Kore launched a scholarship for 990 indigent students, easing financial burdens and ensuring access to higher education across Nigeria.

Breaking: Wike speaks on PDP winning presidency in 2027, "The only way"

Breaking: Wike speaks on PDP winning presidency in 2027, "The only way"

Politics

3 months ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike asserts PDP must resolve internal crises to have a chance at the presidency, disputing claims democracy hinges on specific candidates.

Ezra Ukanwa