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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

4677 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Former Nigerian president sends bold message to Africa, sets age range for electing leaders

Former Nigerian president sends bold message to Africa, sets age range for electing leaders

Africa

5 months ago

2027 Election: Another prediction over Obi and Kwankwaso ticket emerge

2027 Election: Another prediction over Obi and Kwankwaso ticket emerge

Politics

5 months ago

Breaking: Jubilation as Nigerian governor approves early payment of February salaries

Breaking: Jubilation as Nigerian governor approves early payment of February salaries

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: El-Rufai speaks after alleged arrest attempt, tells security agencies what to do

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Breaking: El-Rufai speaks after alleged arrest attempt, tells security agencies what to do

Nigeria

5 months ago

Alleged 80.2bn fraud: Drama as EFCC witness clears ex-Kogi gov Bello

Alleged 80.2bn fraud: Drama as EFCC witness clears ex-Kogi gov Bello

Nigeria

5 months ago

2027 election: 2 influential Igbo leaders storm Aso Rock as details emerge

2027 election: 2 influential Igbo leaders storm Aso Rock as details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

2025 budget: CSO mentions who to blame over collapsed economy, health, others

2025 budget: CSO mentions who to blame over collapsed economy, health, others

Nigeria

5 months ago

Harry Linus criticises Finance Minister Wale Edun for obstructing Nigeria’s economy revival, citing unpaid contracts and health sector struggles in the 2025 budget.

Rivers crisis: Fubara calls Wike ‘my oga,’ vows to take another action

Rivers crisis: Fubara calls Wike ‘my oga,’ vows to take another action

Nigeria

5 months ago

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara calls Nyesom Wike "my Oga" for the first time, pledging to complete the 50km Port Harcourt Ring Road project by October.

Breaking: What Atiku, Makinde allegedly discussed in secret Niger meeting is out, “Peter Obi’ll not accept”

Breaking: What Atiku, Makinde allegedly discussed in secret Niger meeting is out, “Peter Obi’ll not accept”

Nigeria

5 months ago

Fayose alleges Atiku and Makinde discussed an ADC alliance, a N10bn commitment, and a vice-presidential ticket, with a follow-up meeting set in Dubai.

E-transmission: Presidency speaks on what President Tinubu will do next amid senate decision

E-transmission: Presidency speaks on what President Tinubu will do next amid senate decision

Nigeria

5 months ago

President Bola Tinubu to adopt a pragmatic approach on electronic transmission of results, prioritising anti-corruption and economic stability, says Sunday Dare.

Atiku, Makinde, ex- military president in closed-door meeting ahead of 2027

Atiku, Makinde, ex- military president in closed-door meeting ahead of 2027

Politics

5 months ago

Former VP Atiku Abubakar meets with General Babangida and Governor Makinde in Minna to discuss electoral reform and national issues ahead of the 2027 elections.

Just in: National Hajj Commission boss resigns, explains why

Just in: National Hajj Commission boss resigns, explains why

Nigeria

5 months ago

Professor Sheikh Abdullahi Saleh Usman resigns as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NAHCON, citing personal reasons after prayer and consultation with family.

El-Rufai explains why he fell out with Tinubu, "We were never friends"

El-Rufai explains why he fell out with Tinubu, "We were never friends"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Ex-Kaduna Governor Malam Nasir El-Rufai reveals his rift with President Tinubu stems from differing governance philosophies and political loyalty, not friendship.

Amaechi storms Abuja, joins protest at National Assembly over electoral reform, Video emerges

Amaechi storms Abuja, joins protest at National Assembly over electoral reform, Video emerges

Nigeria

5 months ago

Former governor Rotimi Amaechi joins protests at the National Assembly, demanding mandatory real-time electronic transmission of election results for transparency.

Tinubu calls Shettima ‘my good partner’ amid alleged 2027 plot to dump him

Tinubu calls Shettima ‘my good partner’ amid alleged 2027 plot to dump him

Politics

5 months ago

President Tinubu praises Vice President Shettima as a key partner, announcing plans for agricultural mechanisation to enhance food security and tackle poverty.

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