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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

Breaking: Fresh tension as Senate takes action over alleged fake agency scandal in Tinubu's govt

Breaking: Fresh tension as Senate takes action over alleged fake agency scandal in Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

3 months ago

Orji Kalu declares who will win 2027 election, "I checked it inside my room"

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Orji Kalu declares who will win 2027 election, "I checked it inside my room"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Group slams Sowore over remarks against DSS, ‘Kuje prison not hotel’

Group slams Sowore over remarks against DSS, ‘Kuje prison not hotel’

Nigeria

3 months ago

Tinubu's wife 'Akara, Kulikuli' makes way into exam of top university

Tinubu's wife 'Akara, Kulikuli' makes way into exam of top university

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Church worshippers regain freedom after 67 days in captivity

Breaking: Church worshippers regain freedom after 67 days in captivity

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Court finally takes action over Emeka Ike’s N10bn suit against INEC, Wike’s aide

Breaking: Court finally takes action over Emeka Ike’s N10bn suit against INEC, Wike’s aide

Nigeria

3 months ago

Usama Murtala: Bianca Ojukwu narrates how Nigerian trader dies in Abidjan prison after release

Usama Murtala: Bianca Ojukwu narrates how Nigerian trader dies in Abidjan prison after release

Nigeria

3 months ago

Usama Murtala, a Nigerian trader detained in Côte d'Ivoire, died shortly after his release. His arrest highlights the risks faced by young Nigerians abroad.

"How Yahoo boys stole judge's N7.2 million child's school fees overnight": EFCC speaks out

"How Yahoo boys stole judge's N7.2 million child's school fees overnight": EFCC speaks out

Nigeria

3 months ago

EFCC Chairman Ola Olukoyede reported that internet fraudsters drained over N7.2 million from a judge's account, but funds were swiftly recovered the same day.

Ex-APC national chairman Ganduje breaks silence on alleged defection to NDC ahead of 2027

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Ex-APC national chairman Ganduje breaks silence on alleged defection to NDC ahead of 2027

Nigeria

3 months ago

Abdullahi Ganduje rebuffs false claims of defection to NDC, asserting loyalty to APC and Tinubu. Legal action promised against creators of misleading posters.

Fubara speaks on kind of candidate who can transform Nigeria ahead of 2027, "It can only be him"

Fubara speaks on kind of candidate who can transform Nigeria ahead of 2027, "It can only be him"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Rivers governor Siminalayi Fubara meets Seventh-day Adventist Church President Erton Kohler, advocating for God-fearing leadership to combat Nigeria's challenges.

Kenneth Okonkwo opens up on why Atiku's running mate is not from South-East, "He chose value"

Kenneth Okonkwo opens up on why Atiku's running mate is not from South-East, "He chose value"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Kenneth Okonkwo clarified his stance on Rotimi Amaechi's selection as Atiku Abubakar's running mate, emphasising geopolitical preferences over personal opposition.

Breaking: Ex-SSG of Benue killed as details emerge

Breaking: Ex-SSG of Benue killed as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Former Benue State SSG David Salifu was shot and killed by suspected bandits on the Wukari-Makurdi road, prompting an investigation by local authorities.

Breaking: Atiku tells Tinubu what to do in 7 days over alleged fake agency scandal

Breaking: Atiku tells Tinubu what to do in 7 days over alleged fake agency scandal

Nigeria

3 months ago

Atiku Abubakar gives President Tinubu a 7-day ultimatum for an independent PFIPC scandal investigation, warning of serious implications for Nigeria's institutions.

Just In: Tinubu unveils lithium plant in Nasarawa as details emerge

Just In: Tinubu unveils lithium plant in Nasarawa as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Bola Tinubu inaugurates West Africa's largest lithium processing plant in Nasarawa, enhancing local job creation and enforcing the ban on raw mineral exports.

Breaking: Court takes action on El-Rufai’s 3rd bail application as details emerge

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Breaking: Court takes action on El-Rufai’s 3rd bail application as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Kaduna High Court dismissed Nasir el-Rufai's third bail application, citing disputed medical evidence. El-Rufai remains in ICPC custody amid corruption charges.

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