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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

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Two of Tinubu's top ministers resign as reason emerges

Two of Tinubu's top ministers resign as reason emerges

Nigeria

3 months ago

FG announces year next generation satellite plan will be completed

FG announces year next generation satellite plan will be completed

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: UniJos takes unexpected action shortly after gunmen's night attack

Breaking: UniJos takes unexpected action shortly after gunmen's night attack

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigerian Navy at 70: Analyst highlights recent successes

Nigerian Navy at 70: Analyst highlights recent successes

Nigeria

3 months ago

Just In: "How ADC will end," Fayose releases fresh prediction ahead of 2027

Just In: "How ADC will end," Fayose releases fresh prediction ahead of 2027

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Nigerian governor sacks all commissioners, dissolves executive council

Breaking: Nigerian governor sacks all commissioners, dissolves executive council

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Wike- backed PDP announces new chairman, secretary as party elects NWC

Breaking: Wike- backed PDP announces new chairman, secretary as party elects NWC

Politics

3 months ago

Nyesom Wike-backed PDP elects Abdulrahman Mohammed and Samuel Anyanwu at the 2026 convention, emphasising unity and readiness for the 2027 elections.

Breaking: Tears as gunmen attack Plateau again, open fire at night, kill many residents

Breaking: Tears as gunmen attack Plateau again, open fire at night, kill many residents

Nigeria

3 months ago

Suspected gunmen attacked Agwan Rukuba in Jos North LGA, Plateau State, causing panic and unconfirmed fatalities. Tensions rise as security forces respond.

NYA Calls For Nationwide Protests, Says Press Conferences Political Routine

NYA Calls For Nationwide Protests, Says Press Conferences Political Routine

Nigeria

3 months ago

National Youth Alliance criticises Atiku and opposition for neglecting development, highlighting Nigerians' struggles amid insecurity and economic hardship.

APC convention: Full list of all elected national executives

APC convention: Full list of all elected national executives

Nigeria

3 months ago

APC concluded its fourth elective national convention on Friday at Eagle Square, Abuja, electing a fresh set of national officers to steer the party’s affairs.

El-Rufai: Alleged reason ICPC released ex-Kaduna gov emerges as Deji Adeyanju reacts

Exclusive

El-Rufai: Alleged reason ICPC released ex-Kaduna gov emerges as Deji Adeyanju reacts

Nigeria

3 months ago

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai released by ICPC on compassionate grounds after his mother's death. Legal experts question the legitimacy of the release.

Breaking: What ex-Kaduna gov El-Rufai did while in detention is finally out, "It happened 10 times"

Breaking: What ex-Kaduna gov El-Rufai did while in detention is finally out, "It happened 10 times"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Fresh insights emerge on former Kaduna Governor El-Rufai's detention, revealing his focus on devotion and personal growth amid ongoing legal challenges.

Firm unveils plans to strengthen public health emergency preparedness across Africa

Firm unveils plans to strengthen public health emergency preparedness across Africa

Nigeria

3 months ago

eHealth Africa has launched the PHEM Strategy 2026-2028, focusing on data, coordination, and community responses to enhance public health emergency preparedness.

Breaking: Ex-Nigerian senate president announces zone next president should come from in 2027

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Breaking: Ex-Nigerian senate president announces zone next president should come from in 2027

Nigeria

3 months ago

Ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki states Nigeria's next president should come from the South in 2027, focusing on regional fairness and party decisions on zoning.

ICPC blasted for releasing ex-Kaduna gov shortly after his mother died

ICPC blasted for releasing ex-Kaduna gov shortly after his mother died

Nigeria

3 months ago

The ICPC has been criticized over the immediate release of former Kaduna state governor Nasir El-Rufai shortly after the death of his mother in Egypt.

Ezra Ukanwa