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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

Is Abba Kyari still in custody? Fresh facts emerge

Is Abba Kyari still in custody? Fresh facts emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

Viral video shows American Christian leaders praying for Trump over US vs Iran war

Viral video shows American Christian leaders praying for Trump over US vs Iran war

US

7 months ago

Updated: Kano Assembly finally begins impeachment of deputy governor, Kwanwasiyya reacts

Updated: Kano Assembly finally begins impeachment of deputy governor, Kwanwasiyya reacts

Politics

7 months ago

Breaking: MURIC takes another action to get INEC chairman Amupitan sacked before 2027

Breaking: MURIC takes another action to get INEC chairman Amupitan sacked before 2027

Nigeria

7 months ago

2027 election: NNPP sends crucial Message to INEC ahead of poll

2027 election: NNPP sends crucial Message to INEC ahead of poll

Nigeria

7 months ago

Breaking: Another political party begins nationwide e-registration ahead of 2027 elections

Breaking: Another political party begins nationwide e-registration ahead of 2027 elections

Nigeria

7 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu's govt approves annual salary as gratuity for retiring federal workers

Breaking: Tinubu's govt approves annual salary as gratuity for retiring federal workers

Nigeria

7 months ago

The FEC approves a landmark Exit Benefit Scheme, granting retiring Civil Servants a gratuity of 100% of their salary, enhancing welfare and retirement security.

Nigerian governor mentions top politician he can never betray: "I'd rather die"

Nigerian governor mentions top politician he can never betray: "I'd rather die"

Politics

7 months ago

Governor Mai Mala Buni vows loyalty to his mentor, Senator Ibrahim Geidam, urging unity among the newly elected APC officials in Yobe State to strengthen the party.

Just in: What ex Nigeria's VP Atiku told Obasanjo at 89 is finally out: "My former boss"

Just in: What ex Nigeria's VP Atiku told Obasanjo at 89 is finally out: "My former boss"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Atiku Abubakar celebrates Olusegun Obasanjo on his 89th birthday, praising his leadership and dedication to Nigeria's unity and progress on behalf of his family.

Breaking: Top Nigerian politician Usman Okai bows out of 2027 election race, gives reasons

Breaking: Top Nigerian politician Usman Okai bows out of 2027 election race, gives reasons

Nigeria

7 months ago

Hon. Usman Austin Okai announces he will not contest the 2027 elections, urging Dekina/Bassa constituents to support candidates fostering community development.

Tinubu's top minister takes action against popular activist for alleged cyberstalking

Tinubu's top minister takes action against popular activist for alleged cyberstalking

Nigeria

7 months ago

Minister of Interior Tunji-Ojo initiates legal action against Emorioloye Owolemi for cyberstalking, with court hearing set for 26 March in Akure, Ondo State.

Breaking: Tinubu reappoints another top Buhari's appointee

Breaking: Tinubu reappoints another top Buhari's appointee

Nigeria

7 months ago

Tinubu renews Professor Ayo Omotayo’s tenure as Director-General of NIPSS for four years, ensuring continuity in Nigeria's key policy think tank leadership.

Reps Deputy spokesperson reacts as Tinubu gives Oyedele new appointment

Reps Deputy spokesperson reacts as Tinubu gives Oyedele new appointment

Nigeria

7 months ago

Philip Agbese hails Taiwo Oyedele's appointment as Minister of State for Finance, highlighting his expertise in fiscal reform to address contractor payment delays.

Breaking: Edo Gov announces what he will do for Tinubu in 2027

Breaking: Edo Gov announces what he will do for Tinubu in 2027

Nigeria

7 months ago

Edo Governor Monday Okpebholo pledges 2.5 million votes for Bola Tinubu in 2027, citing visible development and APC unity following major party decampees.

Just in: Tinubu/Shettima get notable endorsement from France ahead of 2027: "We will mobilise heavily"

Just in: Tinubu/Shettima get notable endorsement from France ahead of 2027: "We will mobilise heavily"

Nigeria

7 months ago

APC France endorses Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Kashim Shettima for the 2027 election, praising economic reforms and pledging grassroots support for their re-election.

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