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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

Did Kwankwaso agree to be Peter Obi’s running mate in 2027? Here is what we know

Did Kwankwaso agree to be Peter Obi’s running mate in 2027? Here is what we know

Politics

5 months ago

List of Buhari-era governors, ministers facing probe under Tinubu’s administration

List of Buhari-era governors, ministers facing probe under Tinubu’s administration

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Nationwide blackout as National grid collapses first time in 2026

Breaking: Nationwide blackout as National grid collapses first time in 2026

Nigeria

5 months ago

Abubakar Malami: Fresh revelations over alleged corruption of Buhari's ex-Minister emerges, "What is N270bn?"

Abubakar Malami: Fresh revelations over alleged corruption of Buhari's ex-Minister emerges, "What is N270bn?"

Nigeria

5 months ago

2027 election: Coalition tackles Hakeem Baba-Ahmed over call on Atiku to step aside

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2027 election: Coalition tackles Hakeem Baba-Ahmed over call on Atiku to step aside

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigeria customs recruitment: FG releases important notice to all applicants, "We wish to inform you"

Nigeria customs recruitment: FG releases important notice to all applicants, "We wish to inform you"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu announces ambassadors for 4 countries

Breaking: Tinubu announces ambassadors for 4 countries

Nigeria

5 months ago

President Bola Tinubu appoints Kayode Are as Nigeria's ambassador to the US, with Oke, Dalhatu, and Dakingari assigned to France, the UK, and Turkey, respectively.

Breaking: Enforcement of ban on sachet alcohol begins as NAFDAC takes new actions

Breaking: Enforcement of ban on sachet alcohol begins as NAFDAC takes new actions

Nigeria

5 months ago

NAFDAC enforces the ban on sachet alcohol and small bottles to safeguard children from harmful consumption, addressing high alcohol content concerns.

Breaking: What Oyo Gov Makinde and Tinubu reportedly discussed behind closed doors in Aso Rock exposed

Breaking: What Oyo Gov Makinde and Tinubu reportedly discussed behind closed doors in Aso Rock exposed

Nigeria

5 months ago

Fayose alleges President Tinubu clarified governance versus politics in a meeting with Makinde, impacting 2027 election support and party loyalty dynamics.

Just in: Jubilation as Tinubu approves commercial oil drilling for top southwestern state

Just in: Jubilation as Tinubu approves commercial oil drilling for top southwestern state

Nigeria

5 months ago

President Tinubu approves commercial oil drilling at Tongeji Island and the Olokola Deep Seaport project, aimed at boosting Ogun State's economy and inclusion.

WTO invites Nigerians, others to apply for 2026 model conference, shares application link

WTO invites Nigerians, others to apply for 2026 model conference, shares application link

Nigeria

5 months ago

WTO invites students globally for the 2026 Model WTO conference in Switzerland, offering an all-inclusive experience in international trade and policy engagement.

Just in: Atiku asks senate for one thing that must be done before 2027 elections

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Just in: Atiku asks senate for one thing that must be done before 2027 elections

Nigeria

5 months ago

Atiku Abubakar warns that loopholes in the Electoral Act jeopardise the credibility of the 2027 elections, urging urgent amendments to ensure electoral integrity.

2027 election: Powerful northern leader mentions 2027 presidential hopeful who must step aside and why

2027 election: Powerful northern leader mentions 2027 presidential hopeful who must step aside and why

Politics

5 months ago

Dr Hakeem Baba-Ahmed urges Atiku Abubakar to step aside from the 2027 presidential race, advocating for a new political culture and challenging recycled leadership.

Suspect who allegedly bombed UN building in 2011 suddenly speaks out

Suspect who allegedly bombed UN building in 2011 suddenly speaks out

Nigeria

5 months ago

Mohammed Bashir Saleh reveals his link to the Ansaru terrorist group before the 2011 UN House bombing as defendants contest confessions obtained under duress.

Attacks and killings: Former vice president issues urgent message to all Nigerians

Attacks and killings: Former vice president issues urgent message to all Nigerians

Nigeria

5 months ago

Atiku Abubakar criticises ineffective peace deals, urging the Tinubu administration to ensure robust security reforms against rising bandit attacks across Nigeria.

Ezra Ukanwa