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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

5293 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Breaking: APC announces how the next presidential candidate will be selected

Breaking: APC announces how the next presidential candidate will be selected

Politics

5 months ago

Viral video shows Shettima submitting Tinubu's nomination forms to APC NWC

Viral video shows Shettima submitting Tinubu's nomination forms to APC NWC

Nigeria

5 months ago

Killings in Plateau: Atiku speaks out, blasts Tinubu's govt, "Nigerians are tired"

Killings in Plateau: Atiku speaks out, blasts Tinubu's govt, "Nigerians are tired"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Date court'll give verdict on ex-president Jonathan's eligibility to contest 2027 election emerges

Breaking: Date court'll give verdict on ex-president Jonathan's eligibility to contest 2027 election emerges

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Hope Uzodimma's senate presidency ambition returns as lawmakers make U-turn on standing rules

Breaking: Hope Uzodimma's senate presidency ambition returns as lawmakers make U-turn on standing rules

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: El-Rufai's son finally dumps APC ahead of 2027, discloses next line of action

Breaking: El-Rufai's son finally dumps APC ahead of 2027, discloses next line of action

Nigeria

5 months ago

Recruitment: Nigerian customs releases new link and tells applicants important action to take next

Recruitment: Nigerian customs releases new link and tells applicants important action to take next

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigeria Customs Service updates 2025 recruitment, directing successful candidates to complete forms by 11:00 p.m. on 10 May 2026 via the official portal.

Former Taraba governor Jolly Nyame dumps APC, announces next party ahead of 2027

Former Taraba governor Jolly Nyame dumps APC, announces next party ahead of 2027

Nigeria

5 months ago

Former Taraba governor Jolly Nyame defects from APC to PDP, citing unfair treatment, amid rising political realignments ahead of the 2027 elections.

Ex-APC presidential aspirant enters senatorial race ahead of 2027 election

Ex-APC presidential aspirant enters senatorial race ahead of 2027 election

Politics

5 months ago

Tein T.S. Jack-Rich submits his nomination forms for the APC to contest Rivers West Senate seat in 2027, emphasising oil experience and party balance.

Group Speaks Out Over Senate’s Amendment on Standing Rules

Group Speaks Out Over Senate’s Amendment on Standing Rules

Nigeria

5 months ago

The Citizens Network for Peace and Development in Nigeria has commended the Nigerian Senate for amending its Standing Rules to restrict eligibility for principal

Breaking: Another House of Reps Member Dumps APC, Discloses Next Party Ahead of 2027

Breaking: Another House of Reps Member Dumps APC, Discloses Next Party Ahead of 2027

Nigeria

5 months ago

A member of the House of Representatives, Joshua Chinedu Obika, has resigned from the All Progressives Congress (APC) and defected to the Nigerian Democratic Congre

Nigerian Gov Slams INEC Over 2027 Election Timetable Overlapping With Hajj

Nigerian Gov Slams INEC Over 2027 Election Timetable Overlapping With Hajj

Nigeria

5 months ago

Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has criticised the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) over the scheduling of activities for the 2027 general ele

Breaking: APC Waives Screening Requirement for Tinubu Ahead of 2027

Breaking: APC Waives Screening Requirement for Tinubu Ahead of 2027

Politics

5 months ago

The APC National Working Committee waives screening for President Tinubu ahead of the 2027 primaries, citing constitutional provisions and broad party support.

Breaking: Wike replies Family Worship pastor over Jabi Lake in Abuja, "Even if God comes down"

Breaking: Wike replies Family Worship pastor over Jabi Lake in Abuja, "Even if God comes down"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Minister Wike defends Jabi Lake enforcement actions, emphasising legal land ownership amidst security concerns and strict development timelines in Abuja.

Breaking: Wike breaks silence over Peter Obi's sudden defection to NDC

Breaking: Wike breaks silence over Peter Obi's sudden defection to NDC

Nigeria

5 months ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike criticises Peter Obi over his NDC defection, calling his political journey inconsistent and driven by self-interest amid party instability.

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