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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

4680 articles published since 17 May 2024

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2027 election: Fresh controversy as Atiku’s former ally explains why Obi cannot unseat Tinubu

2027 election: Fresh controversy as Atiku’s former ally explains why Obi cannot unseat Tinubu

Nigeria

5 months ago

Just in: Wike's former ally announces only way to sack Tinubu in 2027 "That man is removable"

Just in: Wike's former ally announces only way to sack Tinubu in 2027 "That man is removable"

Nigeria

5 months ago

6 traditions Deeper Life Church once vowed never to do, but now does, "Playing drums"

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6 traditions Deeper Life Church once vowed never to do, but now does, "Playing drums"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Trailer kills 6 people in top northern state as details emerge

Breaking: Trailer kills 6 people in top northern state as details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Impeachment: Is Fubara guilty of 8 allegations by Rivers lawmakers? Here is what we know

Impeachment: Is Fubara guilty of 8 allegations by Rivers lawmakers? Here is what we know

Nigeria

5 months ago

2027 election: Kwankwaso, Kano gov begin fresh battle over alleged coercion of officials to defect to APC

2027 election: Kwankwaso, Kano gov begin fresh battle over alleged coercion of officials to defect to APC

Nigeria

5 months ago

is Tinubu's govt still paying ransom to kidnappers and terrorists? Defence breaks silence

is Tinubu's govt still paying ransom to kidnappers and terrorists? Defence breaks silence

Nigeria

5 months ago

Federal Government dismisses ransom claims, affirming intelligence-led military pressure as strategy against kidnappings, warns against ties with bandits.

Expert speaks as Tinubu's minister Alausa seals 8 new agreements with ASUU: “A turning point"

Expert speaks as Tinubu's minister Alausa seals 8 new agreements with ASUU: “A turning point"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Federal Government and ASUU reach a historic agreement after 16 years, featuring 40% salary increase, improved pensions, and enhanced university autonomy.

Breaking: 8 new agreements between ASUU and FG released, presidency releases details

Breaking: 8 new agreements between ASUU and FG released, presidency releases details

Nigeria

5 months ago

Federal government and ASUU finalise a landmark agreement boosting salaries by 40%, ensuring university autonomy, and enhancing pension benefits for professors.

Breaking: Kwankwaso announces only condition for joining APC ahead of 2027, "We must first do this"

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Breaking: Kwankwaso announces only condition for joining APC ahead of 2027, "We must first do this"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Senator Kwankwaso calls for guarantees on Kano's future before joining APC. He stresses safeguarding party structure and loyalists ahead of 2027 elections.

AFCON 2025: Ex-senate president storms Rabat as Nigeria clashes with Morocco, Nuigerians react

AFCON 2025: Ex-senate president storms Rabat as Nigeria clashes with Morocco, Nuigerians react

Nigeria

5 months ago

Abubakar Bukola Saraki arrives in Rabat to support Nigeria’s Super Eagles in their historic AFCON semi-final against Morocco at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

Brigadier General Musa Uba, 8 other strong soldiers get national awards from Tinubu's govt

Brigadier General Musa Uba, 8 other strong soldiers get national awards from Tinubu's govt

Nigeria

5 months ago

The Federal Government honoured the late Brigadier General Musa Uba and Nigerian Army personnel for gallantry, and service at the Armed Forces Celebration Gala.

AFCON 2025: Top Southwest LG chairman takes crucial action over Morroco vs Nigeria

AFCON 2025: Top Southwest LG chairman takes crucial action over Morroco vs Nigeria

Nigeria

5 months ago

Agege LG Chairman Abdul-Ganiyu Obasa rallies support for the Super Eagles as they face Morocco in the crucial AFCON 2025 semi-final, aiming for championship glory.

Breaking: Wife of former Nigerian governor Onabanjo is dead as details emerge

Breaking

Breaking: Wife of former Nigerian governor Onabanjo is dead as details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Madam Lucia Onabowale Onabanjo, wife of former Ogun state governor, has passed away at 100, leaving a legacy of faith and service. Tributes have greeted her demise.

Youth-Led Dialogue Charts Path for Restoring Trust in Nigeria’s Elections

Youth-Led Dialogue Charts Path for Restoring Trust in Nigeria’s Elections

Nigeria

6 months ago

In a decisive move to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy ahead of the 2027 general elections, iLEAD AFRICA convened the Future for Democracy Policy Dialogue in Abuja under the theme “Rebuilding Trust in Nigeria’s Elections through Youth Participation and Civic Innovation.”

Ezra Ukanwa