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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

Author's articles

Abia 2027 election: Otti sends strong warning to riggers: "Write your will now"

Abia 2027 election: Otti sends strong warning to riggers: "Write your will now"

Politics

8 months ago

Islamic scholars break silence over alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria

Islamic scholars break silence over alleged Christian genocide in Nigeria

Nigeria

8 months ago

Dispatch rider attempting to cross railway line crushed to death by train in Lagos

Dispatch rider attempting to cross railway line crushed to death by train in Lagos

Nigeria

8 months ago

FG makes major demand as ASUU begins warning strike

FG makes major demand as ASUU begins warning strike

Education

9 months ago

Breaking: New INEC chairman declares what he'll do about 2023 election results

Breaking

Breaking: New INEC chairman declares what he'll do about 2023 election results

Nigeria

9 months ago

Breaking: Bayelsa senator suddenly dumps PDP, announces next party ahead of 2027

Breaking: Bayelsa senator suddenly dumps PDP, announces next party ahead of 2027

Nigeria

9 months ago

Breaking: Powerful southwest business mogul is dead as details emerge

Breaking: Powerful southwest business mogul is dead as details emerge

Nigeria

9 months ago

Nigeria mourned Alhaji Ali Oladeinde Akinyele, founder of AkinOcean Nigeria and Allison Foam, celebrated industrialist and philanthropist, who died after illness.

Senate takes final decision on new INEC chairman Amupitan

Senate takes final decision on new INEC chairman Amupitan

Nigeria

9 months ago

The Nigerian Senate has confirmed Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (SAN) as the new Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).

Seyi Tinubu announces fully sponsored digital skill training for 10,000 Nigerians, application link emerges

Seyi Tinubu announces fully sponsored digital skill training for 10,000 Nigerians, application link emerges

Nigeria

9 months ago

Seyi Tinubu launched a digital skills programme on his 40th birthday to train 10,000 youths in tech fields, earning widespread praise for youth empowerment.

Breaking: Over 10 killed in Plateau state days after unknown gunmen murdered 13-yr-old herder

Breaking: Over 10 killed in Plateau state days after unknown gunmen murdered 13-yr-old herder

Nigeria

9 months ago

Thirteen people were killed in coordinated attacks on two Plateau villages as officials condemned the violence and called for stronger, impartial security action.

Just In: Governor Kefas of Taraba reportedly set to dump PDP ahead of 2027

Just In: Governor Kefas of Taraba reportedly set to dump PDP ahead of 2027

Politics

9 months ago

Taraba Governor Agbu Kefas reportedly considered leaving PDP for APC, sparking division, while analysts linked the move to Tinubu’s 2027 dominance plan.

PDP govs' defections: "Southeast can't be captured," Obi breaks silence

PDP govs' defections: "Southeast can't be captured," Obi breaks silence

Politics

9 months ago

Peter Obi dismissed fears of a one-party state, saying no party could “capture” any region through defections, stressing that power rests with the people.

Deji Adeyanju vs Peter Obi: Rights activist finally announces 'interesting' action taken against him

Deji Adeyanju vs Peter Obi: Rights activist finally announces 'interesting' action taken against him

Nigeria

9 months ago

Peter Obi sued activist Deji Adeyanju for alleged defamation, while Adeyanju confirmed the suit and vowed to prove his claims against the ex-presidential candidate.

PDP govs' defections: Wike releases bold statement ahead of 2027

PDP govs' defections: Wike releases bold statement ahead of 2027

Politics

9 months ago

Wike said critics who mocked him for backing Tinubu were now joining APC, praising Tinubu’s reforms for improving state finances and driving Abuja projects.

Presidential pardon: Tinubu told to immediately release top police officer convicted for drug deals

Presidential pardon: Tinubu told to immediately release top police officer convicted for drug deals

Nigeria

9 months ago

Movement for the Emancipation of Nigeria (MEN) urged President Tinubu to free Abba Kyari, calling his continued detention unjust amid recent presidential pardons.

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