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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

4985 articles published since 17 May 2024

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4 members of same family and their dog die after eating amala in Kogi, government orders probe

4 members of same family and their dog die after eating amala in Kogi, government orders probe

Nigeria

8 minutes ago

Breaking: Wike speaks on what may happen to Obi, Atiku, Sowore, others, announces 2027 prediction

Breaking: Wike speaks on what may happen to Obi, Atiku, Sowore, others, announces 2027 prediction

Politics

40 minutes ago

Wike announces why he cannot be Tinubu's 2027 campaign DG, "what is the essence"

Wike announces why he cannot be Tinubu's 2027 campaign DG, "what is the essence"

Nigeria

an hour ago

Workers beg Nigerians not to dump Ero-Arike balm over owner's support for APC during Osun poll

Workers beg Nigerians not to dump Ero-Arike balm over owner's support for APC during Osun poll

Nigeria

2 hours ago

APC slammed as APM governorship candidate raises fresh concern over housing crisis in Lagos

APC slammed as APM governorship candidate raises fresh concern over housing crisis in Lagos

Nigeria

2 hours ago

Breaking: Many worshipers abducted as terrorists attack mosque

Breaking: Many worshipers abducted as terrorists attack mosque

Nigeria

3 hours ago

NAQS recruitment: FG lists 21 items applicants must bring for physical screening exercise

NAQS recruitment: FG lists 21 items applicants must bring for physical screening exercise

Nigeria

a day ago

Nigeria Agricultural Quarantine Service lists items for Basic Paramilitary Physical Screening. Candidates must prepare essentials ahead of emailed details.

Dangote offers jobs to LASU first-class graduates, announces amount to be donated for girls’ hostel

Dangote offers jobs to LASU first-class graduates, announces amount to be donated for girls’ hostel

Nigeria

a day ago

The Aliko Dangote Foundation pledges ₦600 million for a girls' hostel at LASU's Convocation, with Governor Sanwo-Olu rewarding academic excellence among graduates.

CDCFIB recruitment: FG makes important announcement as process enters final stage

CDCFIB recruitment: FG makes important announcement as process enters final stage

Nigeria

a day ago

CDCFIB's recruitment exercise is in its final stages, concluding within four weeks. Applicants will receive results via the official recruitment platform.

From soakaway jobs to aviation: How Isaac Balami turned hardship into opportunity, analyst shares

From soakaway jobs to aviation: How Isaac Balami turned hardship into opportunity, analyst shares

Nigeria

a day ago

Isaac Balami reflects on his journey from menial jobs to aviation leader as he launches a scholarship for 160 youths and establishes a university for aeronautics.

Atiku vs Tinubu: Ex-VP responds to the President over 'fuel subsidy', "You're the ignoramus"

Atiku vs Tinubu: Ex-VP responds to the President over 'fuel subsidy', "You're the ignoramus"

Nigeria

a day ago

Atiku Abubakar's camp slams Tinubu's fuel subsidy removal, highlighting economic impacts, demanding fiscal accountability amid rising living costs for Nigerians.

Just in: Edo governor's aide bans Davido from performing in Edo, “You posted Okpebholo’s result”

Just in: Edo governor's aide bans Davido from performing in Edo, “You posted Okpebholo’s result”

Nigeria

a day ago

Edo governor’s aide Apostle Kassy Chukwu has declared that singer Davido will no longer be allowed to perform in Edo State throughout Okpebholo’s administration.

Breaking: Presidency fires direct shots at Atiku over his plan to 'restore subsidy', "archaic past"

Breaking: Presidency fires direct shots at Atiku over his plan to 'restore subsidy', "archaic past"

Nigeria

a day ago

Bayo Onanuga challenges Atiku Abubakar's fuel subsidy pledge, highlighting legal issues and fiscal risks, as Nigeria's petroleum landscape evolves post-2023 reforms.

Breaking: DSS issues warning of planned terrorist attacks on tertiary institutions in top northern state

Breaking: DSS issues warning of planned terrorist attacks on tertiary institutions in top northern state

Nigeria

a day ago

DSS Sokoto warns of impending attacks on universities, shifting tactics from schools. Urgent action required to bolster security at tertiary institutions.

Breaking: Peter Obi set to address Nigerians as battle for 2027 presidency begins

Breaking: Peter Obi set to address Nigerians as battle for 2027 presidency begins

Politics

a day ago

Peter Obi launches his 2027 presidential campaign as the NDC candidate, provoking mixed reactions amid concerns about election integrity and past messaging.

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