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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

4671 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Rivers: Top APC group declares who they will support in 2027, issues crucial message to Tinubu

Rivers: Top APC group declares who they will support in 2027, issues crucial message to Tinubu

Nigeria

3 months ago

ADC breaks silence after INEC withdraws its recognition, “They’re under pressure”

ADC breaks silence after INEC withdraws its recognition, “They’re under pressure”

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu holds meeting with Plateau gov shortly after brutal night attack in Jos

Breaking: Tinubu holds meeting with Plateau gov shortly after brutal night attack in Jos

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Tension as INEC withdraws recognition of David Mark-led ADC, reasons emerge

Breaking

Breaking: Tension as INEC withdraws recognition of David Mark-led ADC, reasons emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Pope Leo XIV gives Bishop Kukah notable appointment as details emerge

Pope Leo XIV gives Bishop Kukah notable appointment as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Just in: 6 top politicians storm Kwankwaso's residence ahead of 2027, photos emerge

Just in: 6 top politicians storm Kwankwaso's residence ahead of 2027, photos emerge

Politics

3 months ago

Fear as 30 students, teacher hospitalised after gas leak at popular southwestern school

Fear as 30 students, teacher hospitalised after gas leak at popular southwestern school

Nigeria

3 months ago

Over 30 students and one teacher were hospitalised after a suspected gas leak at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School in Ijebu Ode; all victims are stable.

3 reasons Kwankwaso’s defection to ADC poses strong threat to Tinubu, APC

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3 reasons Kwankwaso’s defection to ADC poses strong threat to Tinubu, APC

Politics

3 months ago

Rabiu Kwankwaso's defection to the African Democratic Congress bolsters opposition, reshaping Nigeria's 2027 elections and posing a threat to Tinubu and the APC.

3 reasons Atiku should be cautious of Kwankwaso’s defection to ADC

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3 reasons Atiku should be cautious of Kwankwaso’s defection to ADC

Nigeria

3 months ago

Kano leader, Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's defection to the ADC unites major opposition figures, complicating Atiku Abubakar's path amidst rising internal rivalry.

Breaking: Another top minister resigns from Tinubu's govt

Breaking: Another top minister resigns from Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigeria's Minister of Transportation, Sen Said Ahmed Alkali, resigns to pursue a governorship ambition, following presidential directive amid election preparations.

Federal High Court takes fresh action on El-Rufai's case

Federal High Court takes fresh action on El-Rufai's case

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Federal High Court in Kaduna adjourned Nasir El-Rufai's bail application to Wednesday amid heightened security and ongoing corruption charges against him.

Breaking: Former deputy governor resigns from APC ahead of 2027

Breaking: Former deputy governor resigns from APC ahead of 2027

Nigeria

3 months ago

Former Kano deputy governor Nasiru Gawuna resigns from APC, citing a personal decision. His exit reshapes Kano's political landscape ahead of the 2027 elections.

2027 election: APC group reacts as Nasarawa gov adopts direct primaries

2027 election: APC group reacts as Nasarawa gov adopts direct primaries

Nigeria

3 months ago

EPLF praises Governor Sule and APC leaders in Nasarawa for adopting direct primaries for the 2027 elections, promoting democracy and internal transparency.

Iran war: Tinubu told to immediately take one action against Israel, US, "It must be done"

Iran war: Tinubu told to immediately take one action against Israel, US, "It must be done"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Islamic group Al-Harakatul Islamiyyah urges Nigeria to reject neutrality towards Israel and the US, calling for unity among Muslim nations on Palestinian support.

Just In: Atiku raises fresh alarm over alleged 'secret" plot against ADC

Just In: Atiku raises fresh alarm over alleged 'secret" plot against ADC

Nigeria

3 months ago

Atiku Abubakar's camp refutes false claims of his withdrawal from politics, highlighting a coordinated disinformation effort against the African Democratic Congress.

Ezra Ukanwa