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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

4681 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

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

Court cancels PDP gov primary election, issues fresh order ahead of Ekiti 2026 polls

Court cancels PDP gov primary election, issues fresh order ahead of Ekiti 2026 polls

Politics

6 months ago

2027 election: "PDP is now a swamp," Fayose declares, mentions where Makinde, Bala will defect to

2027 election: "PDP is now a swamp," Fayose declares, mentions where Makinde, Bala will defect to

Nigeria

6 months ago

Battle Awujale of Ijebuland’s stool: Over 90 princes, princesses nominated, full list emerges

Battle Awujale of Ijebuland’s stool: Over 90 princes, princesses nominated, full list emerges

Nigeria

6 months ago

2027 elections: Kano gov allegedly joins APC as Ganduje battles Kwankwaso over ‘enemy’ statement

2027 elections: Kano gov allegedly joins APC as Ganduje battles Kwankwaso over ‘enemy’ statement

Politics

6 months ago

Apply now: WHO announces new high-paying job vacancy for interested individuals, shares link

Apply now: WHO announces new high-paying job vacancy for interested individuals, shares link

Nigeria

6 months ago

Umahi speaks out shortly after Abuja-Keffi road project began

Umahi speaks out shortly after Abuja-Keffi road project began

Nigeria

6 months ago

Minister Engr. Dave Umahi praises JRB Construction for timely work on the Abuja-Keffi dual carriageway, setting deadlines and ensuring completion by March 2026.

Trump issues another warning, "Cuba must make deal with US before it’s too late"

Trump issues another warning, "Cuba must make deal with US before it’s too late"

Nigeria

6 months ago

Trump warns Cuba to negotiate with the US before it's too late, as financial support from Venezuela ends. Cuban President Díaz-Canel rejects the ultimatum.

2026 budget: EFCC to spend over N3 billion on food, cleaning, fumigation

2026 budget: EFCC to spend over N3 billion on food, cleaning, fumigation

Nigeria

6 months ago

EFCC's 2026 budget proposes over ₦3.2 billion for meals, cleaning, and energy services, raising concerns over excessive overhead costs and potential waste.

Buhari's ex-minister Malami under investigation as DSS discovers arms in his apartment

Buhari's ex-minister Malami under investigation as DSS discovers arms in his apartment

Nigeria

6 months ago

Arms discovered at former Minister Abubakar Malami's residence trigger a DSS investigation and interim forfeiture of 57 assets linked to him and his sons.

Trump issues strong warnings over Iran 'bloody' protest: "US may act before a meeting"

Trump issues strong warnings over Iran 'bloody' protest: "US may act before a meeting"

US

6 months ago

US President Trump warns of strong military options in response to Iran's escalating protests, as hundreds are killed and an internet blackout deepens the crisis.

Chimamanda Adichie takes legal action over son’s death, accuses hospital of negligence

Chimamanda Adichie takes legal action over son’s death, accuses hospital of negligence

Nigeria

6 months ago

Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie files legal action against a Lagos hospital, alleging medical negligence in the tragic death of her 21-month-old son, Nkanu.

Just in: Another air strike hits terrorists camp in top Northern state

Just in: Another air strike hits terrorists camp in top Northern state

Nigeria

6 months ago

NAF records fresh success as precision air strikes hit terrorists’ camp in Borno’s Timbuktu Triangle, destroying hideouts and reinforcing intelligence-led operations

AFCON 2025: Tinubu, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso others react as Nigeria beat Algeria 2:0

AFCON 2025: Tinubu, Peter Obi, Kwankwaso others react as Nigeria beat Algeria 2:0

Nigeria

6 months ago

President Tinubu praises Nigeria's 2–0 victory over Algeria at AFCON 2025, celebrating team unity. Leaders Obi and Kwankwaso commend the Super Eagles' performance.

Lagos hospital speaks out after Chimamanda’s son suddenly dies in their facility, "We did what we could"

Lagos hospital speaks out after Chimamanda’s son suddenly dies in their facility, "We did what we could"

Nigeria

6 months ago

Euracare Multispecialist Hospital expressed deep sympathy to Chimamanda Adichie after her son's death, clarifying inaccuracies in reports surrounding the incident.

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