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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

5293 articles published since 17 May 2024

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ADC declares what it will do until INEC chairman finally resigns

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ADC declares what it will do until INEC chairman finally resigns

Nigeria

6 months ago

Navy personnel clash with soldiers during Tinubu’s visit to Bayelsa as military takes action, video emerges

Navy personnel clash with soldiers during Tinubu’s visit to Bayelsa as military takes action, video emerges

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Another prominent lawmaker is dead as details emerge

Breaking: Another prominent lawmaker is dead as details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Atiku reacts after Tinubu compared cost of fuel in Kenya and Nigeria

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Atiku reacts after Tinubu compared cost of fuel in Kenya and Nigeria

Nigeria

6 months ago

Reps deputy spokesperson makes crucial declaration amid Nigeria's security woes

Reps deputy spokesperson makes crucial declaration amid Nigeria's security woes

Nigeria

6 months ago

Tension deepens as IYC, Ogoni youths reject NASS invite, demand control of pipeline surveillance

Tension deepens as IYC, Ogoni youths reject NASS invite, demand control of pipeline surveillance

Nigeria

6 months ago

Lagos 2027: Tinubu has not endorsed any candidate, sources say

Lagos 2027: Tinubu has not endorsed any candidate, sources say

Nigeria

6 months ago

Sources within APC clarify President Tinubu has not endorsed any candidate for the 2027 Lagos governorship election, amid speculation and internal tension.

Breaking: FG announces action that will be taken against citizens who renounce Nigeria

Breaking

Breaking: FG announces action that will be taken against citizens who renounce Nigeria

Nigeria

6 months ago

FG orders withdrawal of passports from those who renounced Nigerian citizenship. Minister Tunji-Ojo confirms all rights forfeited under constitutional law.

Breaking: INEC breaks silence as old X post reportedly shows Amupitan supported Tinubu

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Breaking: INEC breaks silence as old X post reportedly shows Amupitan supported Tinubu

Nigeria

6 months ago

INEC dismisses false claims of chairman's endorsement of President Tinubu, warning against misinformation and cyber fraud aimed at undermining electoral integrity.

Umahi slammed for questioning source of income of top real estate mogul

Umahi slammed for questioning source of income of top real estate mogul

Nigeria

6 months ago

Stella Okengwu criticises Minister David Umahi over funding claims for her Lagos housing project, raising investor confidence concerns amid disputes on land use.

Breaking: Trump fumes, mentions agreement Iran breached

Breaking: Trump fumes, mentions agreement Iran breached

US

6 months ago

US President Trump criticises Iran for failing to uphold an oil transit agreement through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions over this vital global route.

Prominent Nigerian governor speaks on how his former deputy plotted secretly to unseat him

Prominent Nigerian governor speaks on how his former deputy plotted secretly to unseat him

Nigeria

6 months ago

Kano Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf accuses former deputy Aminu Abdussalam of plotting his removal amid impeachment moves, while defending his party departure.

Breaking: ADC takes another action against INEC over unrecognition of party ahead of 2027

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Breaking: ADC takes another action against INEC over unrecognition of party ahead of 2027

Nigeria

6 months ago

ADC contests INEC's removal of its leadership ahead of the 2027 elections. Legal action seeks restoration of officials amid ongoing internal disputes and protests.

European Union announces new high-paying opportunity for Nigerians, how to apply and link emerge

European Union announces new high-paying opportunity for Nigerians, how to apply and link emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

The EU offers a six-month traineeship in Abuja for Nigerian graduates. Gain diplomatic insights while receiving a stipend. Applications close 19 April 2026.

Terrorists kill top Nigerian army general, 17 others in deadly strike

Terrorists kill top Nigerian army general, 17 others in deadly strike

Nigeria

6 months ago

Brig-Gen Oseni Omoh Braimah and 17 soldiers were killed in coordinated ISWAP attacks in Borno. President Tinubu condemns the assault as a desperate act.

Ezra Ukanwa