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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

4682 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

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

DSS operative accused of abducting and marrying teenager arrested as details emerge

DSS operative accused of abducting and marrying teenager arrested as details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Has Seriake Dickson finally pulled out of PDP and joined ADC? Ex-Bayelsa gov breaks silence

Has Seriake Dickson finally pulled out of PDP and joined ADC? Ex-Bayelsa gov breaks silence

Politics

6 months ago

Breaking: Obasanjo, Atiku, ex-president, other powerful politicians storm Abuja, details of meeting emerge

Breaking: Obasanjo, Atiku, ex-president, other powerful politicians storm Abuja, details of meeting emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Trump issues new threats to Nigeria, "It will be a many-time strike"

Trump issues new threats to Nigeria, "It will be a many-time strike"

Nigeria

6 months ago

Obi's 2023 running mate Baba-Ahmed speaks on how Atiku has been contesting since his NYSC days, video emerges

Obi's 2023 running mate Baba-Ahmed speaks on how Atiku has been contesting since his NYSC days, video emerges

Nigeria

6 months ago

Full list of impeached Nigerian state governors, Names, other details emerge

Full list of impeached Nigerian state governors, Names, other details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

President Tinubu's state of emergency in Rivers State reflects ongoing political tensions. Explore Nigeria's impeachment history and its implications for democracy.

Fubara vs Wike: 8 alleged sins of Rivers governor released as moves to impeach him deepens

Fubara vs Wike: 8 alleged sins of Rivers governor released as moves to impeach him deepens

Nigeria

6 months ago

Political crisis escalates in Rivers State as lawmakers initiate impeachment proceedings against Governor Fubara and Deputy Odu over allegations of misconduct.

Fresh twist as PDP speaks on Gov Bala defecting to ADC ahead of 2027

Fresh twist as PDP speaks on Gov Bala defecting to ADC ahead of 2027

Politics

6 months ago

Bauchi PDP refutes claims of Governor Bala Mohammed's defection to ADC, asserting loyalty and unity within the party amidst false social media reports.

Has ex-national chairman Adamu defected to ADC ahead of 2027? Nasarawa APC breaks silence

Has ex-national chairman Adamu defected to ADC ahead of 2027? Nasarawa APC breaks silence

Politics

6 months ago

The APC in Nasarawa State refutes claims of Senator Abdullahi Adamu's defection to ADC, reaffirming his loyalty and membership amidst misinformation.

Breaking: Rivers speaker declares Fubara 'a threat to democracy'

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Breaking: Rivers speaker declares Fubara 'a threat to democracy'

Politics

6 months ago

Rivers Speaker Martins Amaewhule labels Governor Fubara a threat to democracy, citing constitutional breaches and impeachment proceedings over misconduct.

Powerful prophecy about what will happen in 2027 between Tinubu and Obi is out: "I heard God clearly"

Powerful prophecy about what will happen in 2027 between Tinubu and Obi is out: "I heard God clearly"

Nigeria

6 months ago

Prophet Abel Tamunominabo Boma predicts potential APC-ADC shifts ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections, highlighting unity, respect, and Peter Obi's pivotal role.

Lagos state varsity announces job recruitment for students, mentions how to apply

Lagos state varsity announces job recruitment for students, mentions how to apply

Nigeria

6 months ago

Lagos State University recruits students for its Cadet Corps to foster discipline, patriotism, and teamwork. Free application forms are available at the DSA office.

Trump breaks silence after Immigration official shot woman to death in US: "self-defense"

Trump breaks silence after Immigration official shot woman to death in US: "self-defense"

US

6 months ago

Donald Trump defends ICE following a fatal shooting in Minneapolis, blaming the victim while local officials dispute federal claims amid a rising controversy.

Just in: FCT senator Ireti Kingibe announces who she will support in 2027 amid clash with Wike, "so be it"

Just in: FCT senator Ireti Kingibe announces who she will support in 2027 amid clash with Wike, "so be it"

Politics

6 months ago

Senator Ireti Kingibe expressed support for ADC's presidential candidate in 2027, critiqued Tinubu's economic policies, and discussed Labour Party's divisions.

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