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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, where he brings his expertise to provide incisive, impactful coverage of national events. 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

3713 articles published since 17 May 2024

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FCT council elections: List of polling unit results released so far as voting ends, counting begins

FCT council elections: List of polling unit results released so far as voting ends, counting begins

Nigeria

an hour ago

Breaking: INEC declares winner of bye-election in Rivers state

Breaking

Breaking: INEC declares winner of bye-election in Rivers state

Nigeria

an hour ago

Breaking: Obidients raise fresh alarm over IREV in FCT polls, "It has come to our notice"

Breaking: Obidients raise fresh alarm over IREV in FCT polls, "It has come to our notice"

Politics

5 hours ago

Breaking: Winner emerges in polling unit of Wike’s candidate

Breaking: Winner emerges in polling unit of Wike’s candidate

Nigeria

5 hours ago

APC congress: Southeast candidate gets elected into key position in Gombe, "I advise my other Igbo kinsmen"

APC congress: Southeast candidate gets elected into key position in Gombe, "I advise my other Igbo kinsmen"

Politics

8 hours ago

Again, policeman 'accidentally' kills 2 innocent passersby in Lagos

Again, policeman 'accidentally' kills 2 innocent passersby in Lagos

Nigeria

9 hours ago

Ramadan, Lent: City boy movement begins palliatives distribution to over 100,000 households

Ramadan, Lent: City boy movement begins palliatives distribution to over 100,000 households

Nigeria

a day ago

City Boy Movement distributes Ramadan and Lent palliatives to 111,000 households across Nigeria, providing essential food packs to support vulnerable families.

El-Rufai vs Ribadu: How 2 'sweet' friends suddenly turned sworn enemies as Tinubu picks side, keeps mum

El-Rufai vs Ribadu: How 2 'sweet' friends suddenly turned sworn enemies as Tinubu picks side, keeps mum

Nigeria

a day ago

Tension escalates as Nasir El-Rufai criticises Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, alleging betrayal by Nuhu Ribadu amid a fractured political alliance.

Niger Delta group sends open letter to President Tinubu, demands action against Tompolo

Niger Delta group sends open letter to President Tinubu, demands action against Tompolo

Nigeria

a day ago

Niger Delta Safety Watch calls for a review of Tompolo's pipeline surveillance contract, citing production losses & security concerns amid Nigeria's oil shortfalls.

Nigeria hands over man to US over high-profile extortion, murder case

Nigeria

a day ago

Afeez Olatunji Adewale extradited from Nigeria to face sexual extortion and murder charges. His co-defendants were previously sentenced for cyber crimes in the US.

Living Faith Church senior pastor kills his landlord in Uyo as court issues judgement

Living Faith Church senior pastor kills his landlord in Uyo as court issues judgement

Nigeria

a day ago

Prince Emmanuel Umoh, a resident pastor, sentenced to death for the stabbing murder of his landlord, Gabriel Edward, amid property disputes in Uyo.

Breaking: Tinubu announces appointment for current northern governor

Breaking: Tinubu announces appointment for current northern governor

Nigeria

a day ago

President Tinubu appoints Gombe Governor Inuwa Yahaya as Renewed Hope Ambassador, tasked with mobilising APC support ahead of the 2027 elections.

Apply now: Tinubu's govt announces new opportunity for girls only nationwide, link emerges

Apply now: Tinubu's govt announces new opportunity for girls only nationwide, link emerges

Nigeria

a day ago

The Federal Ministry of Communications invites girls aged 10-16 to apply for the 2026 National Girls in ICT Competition, fostering digital skills and innovation.

Over 100 terrorists declared repentant as Army says: "They've completed rehabilitation programme"

Over 100 terrorists declared repentant as Army says: "They've completed rehabilitation programme"

Nigeria

2 days ago

117 repentant terrorists from Borno complete the DRR programme under Operation Safe Corridor. The initiative expands to North West, reinforcing FG's efforts.

North central youths reacts as Tinubu signs electoral reform ahead of 2027 election

North central youths reacts as Tinubu signs electoral reform ahead of 2027 election

Nigeria

2 days ago

North Central Youths Support Group for Tinubu 2027 praises President Tinubu for the Electoral Reform Bill, urging youth engagement in Nigeria's democratic process.

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