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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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Panic as private jet carrying influential Nigerian senator develops fault mid-air

Panic as private jet carrying influential Nigerian senator develops fault mid-air

Nigeria

4 months ago

Breaking: Court issues judgment stopping INEC from validating PDP convention

Breaking: Court issues judgment stopping INEC from validating PDP convention

Politics

4 months ago

Breaking: Peter Obi issues 2027 nationwide message to all Nigerians as he revalidates ADC membership

Breaking: Peter Obi issues 2027 nationwide message to all Nigerians as he revalidates ADC membership

Politics

4 months ago

Breaking: Head of Service building is on fire, video emerges

Breaking: Head of Service building is on fire, video emerges

Nigeria

4 months ago

Oil prices soar after Iran names new supreme leader and launches more attacks

Oil prices soar after Iran names new supreme leader and launches more attacks

World

4 months ago

IWD 2026: Top Nigerian entrepreneur speaks on why FG must deepen protection for Nigerian women

IWD 2026: Top Nigerian entrepreneur speaks on why FG must deepen protection for Nigerian women

Nigeria

4 months ago

2027 Election: Sowore's Party Sends Cryptic Message About APC to Nigerians, "We Know Their Plans"

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2027 Election: Sowore's Party Sends Cryptic Message About APC to Nigerians, "We Know Their Plans"

Nigeria

4 months ago

Rex I. Elanu of the AAC warns Nigerians of alleged APC plans to manipulate the electoral system ahead of the 2027 elections, stressing the party's preparedness.

Top South-East group suspends its leader over alleged unauthorised statement against deputy speaker

Top South-East group suspends its leader over alleged unauthorised statement against deputy speaker

Nigeria

4 months ago

Reform Caucus suspends COSEYL leader Goodluck Ibem over unauthorised statement against Deputy Speaker Kalu, alleging misuse of the organisation for personal gains.

IWD 2026: Why we're deliberately appointing women in roles, NPA boss speaks

IWD 2026: Why we're deliberately appointing women in roles, NPA boss speaks

Nigeria

4 months ago

The Nigerian Ports Authority reaffirms commitment to gender equality, highlighting women's significant contributions and roles in advancing maritime operations.

List of Tinubu's ministers who may resign and the reason emerges

List of Tinubu's ministers who may resign and the reason emerges

Nigeria

4 months ago

Several ministers prepare to resign for governorship ambitions in their states ahead of the 2027 elections, aligning with electoral rules and primaries timetable.

2027 election: Ex-Nigerian governor announces new group to boost support for Tinubu

2027 election: Ex-Nigerian governor announces new group to boost support for Tinubu

Politics

4 months ago

Abdulaziz Yari launches The Renewed Hope Network to garner support for President Tinubu's re-election in 2027, uniting grassroots movements across Nigeria.

NAPII calls for transmission company of Nigeria to be strengthened, explains why

NAPII calls for transmission company of Nigeria to be strengthened, explains why

Nigeria

4 months ago

NAPII urges enhanced support for Nigeria's TCN to strengthen power supply infrastructure, emphasising collaboration to boost public confidence in the power sector.

Kwara APC erupts as members protest alleged candidate imposition

Kwara APC erupts as members protest alleged candidate imposition

Nigeria

4 months ago

Hundreds of APC members protested in Kwara, demanding recognition of rightful executives after alleged attempts to alter congress results and undermine democracy.

"Insecurity not getting worse in Nigeria": Tinubu's aide declares

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"Insecurity not getting worse in Nigeria": Tinubu's aide declares

Nigeria

4 months ago

Daniel Bwala asserts that Nigeria's insecurity is not worsening, citing government measures and international cooperation to combat terrorism and protect schools.

Russia reportedly provides Iran information capable of helping Tehran strike US military

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Russia reportedly provides Iran information capable of helping Tehran strike US military

World

4 months ago

Russia's intelligence sharing with Iran may enhance targeting of US military assets in the Gulf, while Ukraine offers expertise against Iranian drone threats.

Ezra Ukanwa