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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

El-Rufai discusses how ADC will choose its presidential candidate in 2027, "It'll not happen"

El-Rufai discusses how ADC will choose its presidential candidate in 2027, "It'll not happen"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Borno police constable returns ₦2.6m sent in error

Borno police constable returns ₦2.6m sent in error

Nigeria

5 months ago

National Security: El-Rufai raises fresh alarm, "They are protecting their Regime, not the people"

National Security: El-Rufai raises fresh alarm, "They are protecting their Regime, not the people"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Fubara, Wike hold emergency meeting with Tinubu in Aso Rock

Breaking: Fubara, Wike hold emergency meeting with Tinubu in Aso Rock

Nigeria

5 months ago

Tinubu's wife speaks out on US airstrikes in Nigeria and secret deal with Trump

Tinubu's wife speaks out on US airstrikes in Nigeria and secret deal with Trump

Nigeria

5 months ago

Electoral reforms: Trump petitioned ahead of 2027 election, "Political genocide looming"

Electoral reforms: Trump petitioned ahead of 2027 election, "Political genocide looming"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Killings: Details of FG's agreement with Trump's govt emerge as US military storms Nigeria

Killings: Details of FG's agreement with Trump's govt emerge as US military storms Nigeria

Nigeria

5 months ago

US-Nigeria military collaboration deepens post-Trump's CPC designation, with US strikes in Sokoto and a small advisory team aiding intelligence and training efforts.

Kogi gov Ododo hailed as shinning example of humility

Kogi gov Ododo hailed as shinning example of humility

Nigeria

5 months ago

Kogi Governor Usman Ahmed Ododo praised for his humility and inclusive leadership by Special Adviser Oladele John Nihi, fostering peace and political stability.

Power Crisis: Arnold and Associates Group Launches Solar Subsidiary, Partners Global Brand

Nigeria

5 months ago

Arnold & Associates Group has launched a renewable energy subsidiary, Arnold & Associates Energy Nigeria Limited, in a move aimed at expanding access to alternative power solutions amid Nigeria’s persistent electricity supply challenges.

Former Nigerian president’s daughter declares bid for governorship in Southwest state

Former Nigerian president’s daughter declares bid for governorship in Southwest state

Politics

5 months ago

Prof. Iyabo Obasanjo, daughter of former President Obasanjo, declares her candidacy for Ogun State governorship in 2027 under APC, marking her political comeback.

Tinubu’s wife breaks silence shortly after Trump called her 'Respected first lady"

Tinubu’s wife breaks silence shortly after Trump called her 'Respected first lady"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Oluremi Tinubu, Nigeria’s First Lady, urges unity and respect for leaders after Trump’s praise, highlighting the contrast in treatment at home and abroad.

Alleged Christian genocide: Again, US slams Tinubu's govt over $9m lobbying deal

Alleged Christian genocide: Again, US slams Tinubu's govt over $9m lobbying deal

Nigeria

5 months ago

US Congress criticises Nigeria’s $9m lobbying deal, highlighting concerns over human rights and violence against Christians, amidst complex regional tensions.

Oshiomhole breaks silence after Trump called Tinubu's wife in public

Oshiomhole breaks silence after Trump called Tinubu's wife in public

Nigeria

5 months ago

Senator Adams Oshiomhole highlights Trump's commendation of Nigeria's First Lady, Oluremi Tinubu, emphasising national unity and respect amid faith diversity.

Boko Haram strikes, kills 4 soldiers in Borno: "They ambushed them at night"

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Boko Haram strikes, kills 4 soldiers in Borno: "They ambushed them at night"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Four Nigerian soldiers killed in a Boko Haram ambush in Auno while responding to an attack, highlighting ongoing security challenges in Borno state.

Electricity: How 4 Nigerian presidents reportedly kept Nigeria in darkness after spending 7 trillion

Electricity: How 4 Nigerian presidents reportedly kept Nigeria in darkness after spending 7 trillion

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigeria's ₦7 trillion electricity investment post-privatisation failed to stabilise supply, with experts citing corruption and weak political will as key issues.

Ezra Ukanwa