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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

4705 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Just In: Popular Afrobeats singer Davido bags new political appointment as details emerge

Just In: Popular Afrobeats singer Davido bags new political appointment as details emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

Just In: UK reduces stay for foreign graduates, announces new tough migrant rule

Just In: UK reduces stay for foreign graduates, announces new tough migrant rule

World

8 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu increases tenure of surveyor-general of the federation to 2 years

Breaking: Tinubu increases tenure of surveyor-general of the federation to 2 years

Nigeria

8 months ago

Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme: FG announces commencement date, releases link for registration

Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme: FG announces commencement date, releases link for registration

Nigeria

8 months ago

2025 recruitment: FG releases link fire service, immigration, other applicants must use for next action

2025 recruitment: FG releases link fire service, immigration, other applicants must use for next action

Nigeria

8 months ago

Breaking: VP Shettima temporarily vacates his seat, gives reasons

Breaking: VP Shettima temporarily vacates his seat, gives reasons

Nigeria

8 months ago

"Why NLC must not join ongoing ASUU strike": Reps explains

"Why NLC must not join ongoing ASUU strike": Reps explains

Nigeria

8 months ago

Reps cautioned NLC against joining ASUU strike, urging support for ongoing education reforms and calling for dialogue to stabilise Nigeria’s education sector.

Breaking: Tinubu appoints new minister, sends name to Senate for confirmation

Breaking: Tinubu appoints new minister, sends name to Senate for confirmation

Nigeria

8 months ago

Tinubu has forwarded the name of Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State to the Senate for confirmation as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Nigerian Air Force announces successful applicants for direct short service, link to check emerge

Nigerian Air Force announces successful applicants for direct short service, link to check emerge

Nigeria

8 months ago

The Nigerian Air Force published the list of shortlisted candidates for the DSSC 34/2025 aptitude test and reaffirmed its commitment to fair recruitment

Breaking: Benue rep member dumps PDP, announces next paty

Breaking: Benue rep member dumps PDP, announces next paty

Nigeria

8 months ago

Benue lawmaker Ojema Ojotu left the PDP for the APC after citing internal party crises, giving the ruling party full control of all 11 Benue House seats

Just In: Trump begins demolition of parts of the White House, reason, other details emerge

Just In: Trump begins demolition of parts of the White House, reason, other details emerge

US

8 months ago

Trump began demolishing part of the White House East Wing to build a $250m ballroom, assuring it would respect the building’s legacy and enhance its beauty.

2025 recruitment: FG announces action Immigration, Fire Service, Civil Defence, other applicants must take next

2025 recruitment: FG announces action Immigration, Fire Service, Civil Defence, other applicants must take next

Nigeria

8 months ago

The FG warned applicants against fraudsters, reaffirmed that CDCFIB recruitment was free and transparent, and urged vigilance against payment demands

Just In: What Pastor Olukoya said about Uma Ukpai after his death is finally out

Just In: What Pastor Olukoya said about Uma Ukpai after his death is finally out

Nigeria

8 months ago

Pastor Daniel Olukoya honoured late evangelist Uma Ukpai, calling him a “general in Christianity” and announcing a special service to sing his favourite songs.

Breaking: Gunshots rock Abuja as security forces clash with ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ protesters, video trends

Breaking: Gunshots rock Abuja as security forces clash with ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ protesters, video trends

Nigeria

8 months ago

A joint detachment of defence and security operatives has forcefully dispersed the Omoyele Sowore-led #FreeNnamdiKanuNow protesters in the Maitama Area of Abuja.

Just in: Cameroon opposition declares self winner, releases own election results

Just in: Cameroon opposition declares self winner, releases own election results

Nigeria

8 months ago

The Nigeria Integrity Movement urged President Tinubu to order a transparent probe into Minister Tunji-Ojo’s NYSC certificate saga to uphold rule of law.

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