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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

4679 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Breaking: Another powerful Army general fingered in coup plot to overthrow President Tinubu

Breaking: Another powerful Army general fingered in coup plot to overthrow President Tinubu

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nollywood actor Stanley Amandi arrested over alleged plot to overthrow Tinubu

Nollywood actor Stanley Amandi arrested over alleged plot to overthrow Tinubu

Nigeria

5 months ago

Presidency reacts as Peter Obi makes U-turn, calls Atiku, El-Rufai, others his elder brothers

Presidency reacts as Peter Obi makes U-turn, calls Atiku, El-Rufai, others his elder brothers

Nigeria

5 months ago

Abia Gov Otti announces what party he belongs to ahead of 2027, "No one knows tomorrow"

Abia Gov Otti announces what party he belongs to ahead of 2027, "No one knows tomorrow"

Politics

5 months ago

Yusuf's defection to APC: Tension in Kano as deputy governor under pressure to immediately resign

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Yusuf's defection to APC: Tension in Kano as deputy governor under pressure to immediately resign

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu breaks silence after top Super Eagles' mother’s died

Breaking: Tinubu breaks silence after top Super Eagles' mother’s died

Nigeria

5 months ago

Pastor Kumuyi releases 2026 powerful prophecies about top south-south state as he begins nationwide crusade

Pastor Kumuyi releases 2026 powerful prophecies about top south-south state as he begins nationwide crusade

Nigeria

5 months ago

Pastor William Kumuyi declares Akwa Ibom State set for divine transformation, citing active faith and past miracles ahead of the Global Crusade in Uyo.

Viral video captures Pastor Paul Enenche sharing suya in church: "What could this mean?"

Viral video captures Pastor Paul Enenche sharing suya in church: "What could this mean?"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Pastor Paul Enenche shares suya with congregants after a 21-day fast. The viral video sparks humour and amazement, celebrating spiritual victories and joy.

Groups commend Senator Jarigbe’s performance, urge responsible public discourse

Groups commend Senator Jarigbe’s performance, urge responsible public discourse

Nigeria

5 months ago

Senator Anyim Pius Anyim urges Christian leaders to lead with integrity at FGBMFI's unveiling of the 2026 Lagos National Convention theme and logo.

Breaking: Court approves Yahaya Bello’s request to travel amid fraud case

Breaking: Court approves Yahaya Bello’s request to travel amid fraud case

Nigeria

5 months ago

A Federal High Court sitting has granted permission to a ex-Gov of Kogi state, Yahaya Bello, to travel to Saudi Arabia to perform the 2026 lesser Hajj (Umrah),

Timi Frank advises African leaders on action to take To ensure continental peace

Timi Frank advises African leaders on action to take To ensure continental peace

Nigeria

5 months ago

Timi Frank urges African leaders to adopt pragmatic cooperation for peace, economic integration, and relevance, drawing lessons from the Abraham Accords.

Full list of lawmakers who sponsored highest bills in House of Representatives between 2023 to 2024

Full list of lawmakers who sponsored highest bills in House of Representatives between 2023 to 2024

Nigeria

5 months ago

Benjamin Kalu leads Nigeria's House of Reps with 85 bills, with South-East legislators sponsoring over 60% of top bills in the first year of the 10th Assembly.

Breaking: Witness in Ganduje’s port ownership case arrested as details emerge

Breaking: Witness in Ganduje’s port ownership case arrested as details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Principal witness Ahmad Rabiu arrested at Kano airport amid testimony threats in Ganduje's multi-billion-naira port ownership case, raising serious concerns.

Drama as presidency replies Atiku over 'military govt' statement: " You're less an elder statesman"

Drama as presidency replies Atiku over 'military govt' statement: " You're less an elder statesman"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Presidency rebukes Atiku Abubakar's claim that Nigeria under Tinubu is worse than military rule, urging respect for democracy and highlighting citizens’ freedoms.

DIMDEX 2026: Nigeria shows self-made defence technology to the world at Qatar

DIMDEX 2026: Nigeria shows self-made defence technology to the world at Qatar

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigeria's DICON-D7G makes its global debut at DIMDEX 2026, marking a pivotal stride towards self-reliance and technological growth in defence manufacturing.

Ezra Ukanwa