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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

4683 articles published since 17 May 2024

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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

2027 election: Datti drops bombshell on how Peter Obi will likely end in ADC, "Atiku hasn't forgotten"

2027 election: Datti drops bombshell on how Peter Obi will likely end in ADC, "Atiku hasn't forgotten"

Politics

6 months ago

Top Nigerian media entrepreneur Igbinedion Ogwuche makes Africa’s 100 Most Impactful People list

Top Nigerian media entrepreneur Igbinedion Ogwuche makes Africa’s 100 Most Impactful People list

Nigeria

6 months ago

NCAN Changes Venue for 2026 Nigerian Cashew Day Conference

NCAN Changes Venue for 2026 Nigerian Cashew Day Conference

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Kwankwaso drops bombshell about APC, issues warnings ahead of 2027: "Betrayal is not good"

Breaking

Breaking: Kwankwaso drops bombshell about APC, issues warnings ahead of 2027: "Betrayal is not good"

Politics

6 months ago

UK-based philanthropist unveils scholarship initiative to promote educational excellence

UK-based philanthropist unveils scholarship initiative to promote educational excellence

Nigeria

6 months ago

Did Vice-President Shettima tell Wike that Fubara is Rivers APC leader? Here is what we know

Did Vice-President Shettima tell Wike that Fubara is Rivers APC leader? Here is what we know

Politics

6 months ago

Vice-President Shettima denies endorsing Governor Fubara as APC leader, clarifying misrepresented comments amid rising political tension in Rivers state.

2027 election: Obidient Movement explains why Obi won’t return to PDP

2027 election: Obidient Movement explains why Obi won’t return to PDP

Politics

6 months ago

The Obidient Movement ruled out Peter Obi's return to PDP amid internal crises, questioning party stability ahead of the critical 2027 elections.

Peter Obi spits fire as Tinubu cancels ₦8 trillion NNPC debts: "This is betrayal, we need answers"

Peter Obi spits fire as Tinubu cancels ₦8 trillion NNPC debts: "This is betrayal, we need answers"

Nigeria

6 months ago

Peter Obi criticised Tinubu over ₦8 trillion NNPC debt cancellation, questioning accountability and highlighting impacts on vital sectors amid economic hardship.

INEC recruitment: FG issues important notice to all applicants, "Avoid this website now"

INEC recruitment: FG issues important notice to all applicants, "Avoid this website now"

Nigeria

6 months ago

INEC warns against fraudulent ad-hoc staff recruitment websites for the 2026 FCT elections. Apply only via the official INECPRES platform to ensure safety.

2027 presidency: Wike declares who he'll support, "This is a no-go area"

Exclusive

2027 presidency: Wike declares who he'll support, "This is a no-go area"

Politics

6 months ago

FCT minister Nyesom Wike has reaffirmed his support for President Bola Tinubu ahead of 2027 despite the ongoing political tensions in Rivers state.

"I grew under military dictatorship in Nigeria": Kemi Badenoch speaks on Trump's invasion of Venezuela

"I grew under military dictatorship in Nigeria": Kemi Badenoch speaks on Trump's invasion of Venezuela

World

6 months ago

Kemi Badenoch views US military action in Venezuela as morally justified despite legal uncertainties, drawing from her past under Nigeria's dictatorship.

Deputy speaker mentions only alliance capable of producing Igbo presidency: "Not sentiments"

Deputy speaker mentions only alliance capable of producing Igbo presidency: "Not sentiments"

Politics

6 months ago

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu advocates for Southeast-Southwest alliances to secure an Igbo presidency, emphasising strategic political unity for the 2027 elections.

2027 election: "How Peter Obi will be denied ADC presidential, VP tickets," Top presidential aide speaks out

2027 election: "How Peter Obi will be denied ADC presidential, VP tickets," Top presidential aide speaks out

Politics

6 months ago

Daniel Bwala predicts Peter Obi won't secure ADC's presidential or vice-presidential nomination, citing his diminished influence and history of party switching.

"It is free and open for all": Nigerian Army begins 2026 recruitment exercise

"It is free and open for all": Nigerian Army begins 2026 recruitment exercise

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigerian Army recruitment for Direct Short Service Commission 2026 opens 7 Jan to 4 Feb. Free applications for eligible civilians and military personnel.

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