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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

4697 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Alleged ₦1.014bn money laundering: Tinubu's govt takes action against Buhari's ex-minister and son

Alleged ₦1.014bn money laundering: Tinubu's govt takes action against Buhari's ex-minister and son

Nigeria

6 months ago

Emirship tussle: Tension in Kano as Kwankwaso declares support for Sanusi, issues fresh marching order

Emirship tussle: Tension in Kano as Kwankwaso declares support for Sanusi, issues fresh marching order

Nigeria

6 months ago

Insecurity: Actual amount kidnappers collected from Nigerians as ransom in 1-year is out

Insecurity: Actual amount kidnappers collected from Nigerians as ransom in 1-year is out

Nigeria

6 months ago

"Immumolen Remains Expelled": Accord Party Declares, Absorbs Supporters of Ex-Presidential Candidate

"Immumolen Remains Expelled": Accord Party Declares, Absorbs Supporters of Ex-Presidential Candidate

Nigeria

6 months ago

Christmas 2025: Public Analyst Sends Message to Tinubu

Christmas 2025: Public Analyst Sends Message to Tinubu

Nigeria

6 months ago

Gov Makinde finally uncovers alleged reason Wike refused to exit PDP: "I was there when he told Tinubu"

Gov Makinde finally uncovers alleged reason Wike refused to exit PDP: "I was there when he told Tinubu"

Politics

6 months ago

Oyo Gov Makinde fires fresh shots at Wike: “He had just wleft Llw school hen I made my $1m”

Oyo Gov Makinde fires fresh shots at Wike: “He had just wleft Llw school hen I made my $1m”

Politics

6 months ago

Oyo Gov Seyi Makinde, has revealed why he’ll not support Tinubu’s 2027 2027 bid, highlighting a growing political divergence within the Peoples Democratic Party.

Year-in-review: 5 most influential young politicians in 2025, list emerge

Year-in-review: 5 most influential young politicians in 2025, list emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

In 2025, young politicians like Fubara, Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, among others reshaped Nigeria's political landscape, challenging norms & gaining global recognition.

Trending photos emerge as US Vice President joins Navy SEALs

Trending photos emerge as US Vice President joins Navy SEALs

US

6 months ago

JD Vance participates in Navy SEALs training in California, showcasing commitment to military readiness and praising the exceptional special operations forces.

Top Northern governor distributes food items to 6,000 Christian, others, photos emerge

Top Northern governor distributes food items to 6,000 Christian, others, photos emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Borno Governor Zulum distributes food items to 6,000 Christian widows and IDPs, promoting peace and harmony ahead of Christmas celebrations in Maiduguri.

Trump orders immediate recall of US ambassador to Nigeria as details emerge

Trump orders immediate recall of US ambassador to Nigeria as details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

US President Donald Trump recalls Richard Mills and other ambassadors, reshaping diplomatic ties with Nigeria amid visa disputes and security challenges.

Sheikh Zakzaky Reportedly Bags Special Award, Islamic Forum Reacts

Sheikh Zakzaky Reportedly Bags Special Award, Islamic Forum Reacts

Nigeria

6 months ago

The Resource Forum congratulates Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky on receiving the Imam Khomeini World Award, recognising his dedication to justice and humanitarian service.

Blasphemy: Tension as angry mob targets man who tore holy Qur'an, police react

Blasphemy: Tension as angry mob targets man who tore holy Qur'an, police react

Nigeria

6 months ago

Tension erupted in Kano after an alleged blasphemy incident at Sarina Hotel sparked an angry mob. Police intervened to rescue the suspect and restore calm.

Result-forgery syndicate nabbed at top federal varsity

Result-forgery syndicate nabbed at top federal varsity

Nigeria

6 months ago

Fed University of Education uncovers a forgery syndicate, leading to arrests and convictions. Officials urge verification of certificates to combat academic fraud.

Top Nigerian university awards 43 first-class student foreign scholarships

Top Nigerian university awards 43 first-class student foreign scholarships

Nigeria

6 months ago

MAAUN awards fully funded scholarships to 43 first-class graduates at its inaugural convocation, highlighting academic growth and excellence in Nigeria.

Ezra Ukanwa