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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, where he brings his expertise to provide incisive, impactful coverage of national events. 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

3904 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

IWD 2026: Top Nigerian entrepreneur speaks on why FG must deepen protection for Nigerian women

IWD 2026: Top Nigerian entrepreneur speaks on why FG must deepen protection for Nigerian women

Nigeria

18 days ago

2027 Election: Sowore's Party Sends Cryptic Message About APC to Nigerians, "We Know Their Plans"

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2027 Election: Sowore's Party Sends Cryptic Message About APC to Nigerians, "We Know Their Plans"

Nigeria

18 days ago

Top South-East group suspends its leader over alleged unauthorised statement against deputy speaker

Top South-East group suspends its leader over alleged unauthorised statement against deputy speaker

Nigeria

18 days ago

IWD 2026: Why we're deliberately appointing women in roles, NPA boss speaks

IWD 2026: Why we're deliberately appointing women in roles, NPA boss speaks

Nigeria

18 days ago

List of Tinubu's ministers who may resign and the reason emerges

List of Tinubu's ministers who may resign and the reason emerges

Nigeria

19 days ago

2027 election: Ex-Nigerian governor announces new group to boost support for Tinubu

2027 election: Ex-Nigerian governor announces new group to boost support for Tinubu

Politics

19 days ago

NAPII calls for transmission company of Nigeria to be strengthened, explains why

NAPII calls for transmission company of Nigeria to be strengthened, explains why

Nigeria

19 days ago

NAPII urges enhanced support for Nigeria's TCN to strengthen power supply infrastructure, emphasising collaboration to boost public confidence in the power sector.

Kwara APC erupts as members protest alleged candidate imposition

Kwara APC erupts as members protest alleged candidate imposition

Nigeria

19 days ago

Hundreds of APC members protested in Kwara, demanding recognition of rightful executives after alleged attempts to alter congress results and undermine democracy.

"Insecurity not getting worse in Nigeria": Tinubu's aide declares

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"Insecurity not getting worse in Nigeria": Tinubu's aide declares

Nigeria

19 days ago

Daniel Bwala asserts that Nigeria's insecurity is not worsening, citing government measures and international cooperation to combat terrorism and protect schools.

Russia reportedly provides Iran information capable of helping Tehran strike US military

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Russia reportedly provides Iran information capable of helping Tehran strike US military

World

19 days ago

Russia's intelligence sharing with Iran may enhance targeting of US military assets in the Gulf, while Ukraine offers expertise against Iranian drone threats.

Breaking: "I must contest 2027 election," Peter Obi declares, hints at next line of action

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Breaking: "I must contest 2027 election," Peter Obi declares, hints at next line of action

Politics

19 days ago

Peter Obi, former Anambra governor, insists he will contest the 2027 presidential election despite political pressure and discusses his exit from the Labour Party.

Breaking: New ‘Abuja’ threats from Boko Haram emerge after killing soldiers in Borno, "We are coming"

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Breaking: New ‘Abuja’ threats from Boko Haram emerge after killing soldiers in Borno, "We are coming"

Nigeria

20 days ago

Boko Haram claims responsibility for the Ngoshe attack, asserting control over the town and threatening to advance towards Abuja, leaving many dead and abducted.

Anambra: Manufacturers decry high cost of power, canvass for gas-based energy

Anambra: Manufacturers decry high cost of power, canvass for gas-based energy

Nigeria

20 days ago

Lady (Dr.) Ada Chukwudozie emphasises the need for gas-based energy to combat rising diesel costs, enhancing manufacturing in Anambra's industrial clusters.

PEBEC: Tinubu’s govt moves to woo foreign investors, drive economic reforms

PEBEC: Tinubu’s govt moves to woo foreign investors, drive economic reforms

Nigeria

20 days ago

Nigeria intensifies efforts to attract foreign investment, emphasising reforms to enhance the business environment, as discussed in the latest PEBEC roundtable.

Tinubu told to immediately terminate Tompolo’s pipeline surveillance contract

Tinubu told to immediately terminate Tompolo’s pipeline surveillance contract

Nigeria

20 days ago

NDCJA urges President Tinubu to cancel Tantita Security's pipeline contract, citing flaws undermining national security and accountability in the Niger Delta.

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