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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

Author's articles

Breaking: Wike uncovers how Bauchi gov allegedly plotted to secretly work against Atiku in PDP

Breaking: Wike uncovers how Bauchi gov allegedly plotted to secretly work against Atiku in PDP

Politics

6 months ago

Tinubu's govt blasted as Peter Obi mentions how Abacha more democratic than 'some NADECO politicians in power'

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Tinubu's govt blasted as Peter Obi mentions how Abacha more democratic than 'some NADECO politicians in power'

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu announces what must be done in Plateau after Jos night massacre

Breaking: Tinubu announces what must be done in Plateau after Jos night massacre

Nigeria

6 months ago

Lagos: 3 suspects arrested as police take action against cybercrime, cultism

Lagos: 3 suspects arrested as police take action against cybercrime, cultism

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: APC breaks silence over ADC woes ahead of 2027, "Confused politicians"

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Breaking: APC breaks silence over ADC woes ahead of 2027, "Confused politicians"

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Atiku releases information on how Tinubu allegedly visited Plateau

Breaking: Atiku releases information on how Tinubu allegedly visited Plateau

Nigeria

6 months ago

14-year-old declares to run for governor in US, "Things aren't working."

14-year-old declares to run for governor in US, "Things aren't working."

Nigeria

6 months ago

14-year-old Dean Roy announces candidacy for Vermont governor, aiming to inspire youth involvement and challenge current leadership with his Freedom and Unity Party.

Will Jehovah’s Witnesses celebrate Easter this year after 156 years? The church speaks out

Will Jehovah’s Witnesses celebrate Easter this year after 156 years? The church speaks out

Nigeria

6 months ago

Jehovah's Witnesses reaffirm their stance on Easter, clarifying scriptural beliefs, origins of customs, and respect for personal choices in faith.

Rivers: Top APC group declares who they will support in 2027, issues crucial message to Tinubu

Rivers: Top APC group declares who they will support in 2027, issues crucial message to Tinubu

Nigeria

6 months ago

APC National Vanguard urges President Tinubu to support Governor Fubara's second term, citing project success and prudent management in Rivers State.

ADC breaks silence after INEC withdraws its recognition, “They’re under pressure”

ADC breaks silence after INEC withdraws its recognition, “They’re under pressure”

Nigeria

6 months ago

ADC condemns INEC's withdrawal of recognition, citing bias and government pressure, while reviewing options to uphold its leadership structure amid rising tensions.

Breaking: Tinubu holds meeting with Plateau gov shortly after brutal night attack in Jos

Breaking: Tinubu holds meeting with Plateau gov shortly after brutal night attack in Jos

Nigeria

6 months ago

President Tinubu meets Governor Mutfwang to discuss the Jos attack, security measures, and federal support for restoring peace in Plateau State amid rising tensions.

Breaking: Tension as INEC withdraws recognition of David Mark-led ADC, reasons emerge

Breaking

Breaking: Tension as INEC withdraws recognition of David Mark-led ADC, reasons emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Tension rises within the African Democratic Congress as INEC halts recognition of its leadership, pending court resolution amid ongoing disputes.

Pope Leo XIV gives Bishop Kukah notable appointment as details emerge

Pope Leo XIV gives Bishop Kukah notable appointment as details emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Pope Leo XIV appoints Bishop Matthew Kukah of Sokoto to the Council of the Dicastery for Integral Human Development, promoting global collaboration on social issues.

Just in: 6 top politicians storm Kwankwaso's residence ahead of 2027, photos emerge

Just in: 6 top politicians storm Kwankwaso's residence ahead of 2027, photos emerge

Politics

6 months ago

Six top political leaders visited Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso's Abuja residence, marking his ADC membership and reaffirming commitment to 2027 election victory.

Fear as 30 students, teacher hospitalised after gas leak at popular southwestern school

Fear as 30 students, teacher hospitalised after gas leak at popular southwestern school

Nigeria

6 months ago

Over 30 students and one teacher were hospitalised after a suspected gas leak at Our Lady of Apostles Secondary School in Ijebu Ode; all victims are stable.

Ezra Ukanwa