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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

Center takes action to end gender-based violence in Nigeria

Center takes action to end gender-based violence in Nigeria

Nigeria

9 months ago

Senator Samaila dumps PDP, declares next party ahead of 2027

Senator Samaila dumps PDP, declares next party ahead of 2027

Nigeria

9 months ago

Breaking: Former minister and envoy Joy Ogwu is dead, Tinubu mourns

Breaking: Former minister and envoy Joy Ogwu is dead, Tinubu mourns

Nigeria

9 months ago

New INEC chairman: Tinubu sends fresh message to senate

New INEC chairman: Tinubu sends fresh message to senate

Nigeria

9 months ago

Did Edo govt sell 14,000 hectares of land to 17-year-old boy? fresh facts emerge

Did Edo govt sell 14,000 hectares of land to 17-year-old boy? fresh facts emerge

Nigeria

9 months ago

Maryam Sanda: Family of man killed by his wife in 2020 speaks after Tinubu granted her presidential pardon

Maryam Sanda: Family of man killed by his wife in 2020 speaks after Tinubu granted her presidential pardon

Nigeria

9 months ago

Alleged $556K Fraud: Sujimoto Vows To Take Action as Details Emerge

Alleged $556K Fraud: Sujimoto Vows To Take Action as Details Emerge

Nigeria

9 months ago

Gov. Charles Soludo commissioned 5,000 solar lights, roads, and farm projects by philanthropist Ikenga Umuawulu, who also donated buses to support his re-election.

Breaking: Ex-PDP youth leader dumps party as Gov Mbah-led Enugu massively defects to APC

Breaking: Ex-PDP youth leader dumps party as Gov Mbah-led Enugu massively defects to APC

Politics

9 months ago

Enugu state governor Peter Mbah and his cabinet dump PDP ahead of his expected defection to APC, confirmed by his media aide Dan Nwomeh in a video.

What Pastor Adeboye said about Uma Ukpai before his death is finally out, video emerges

What Pastor Adeboye said about Uma Ukpai before his death is finally out, video emerges

Nigeria

9 months ago

Pastor Enoch Adeboye described the late Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai as a great spiritual influence whose teachings strengthened his faith and shaped his ministry.

Powerful Nigerian evangelist Uma Okpai is dead as details emerge

Powerful Nigerian evangelist Uma Okpai is dead as details emerge

Nigeria

9 months ago

Renowned evangelist Rev. Dr. Uma Ukpai passed away at 80. His family celebrated his life of faith and global impact, saying he finished his race in Christ.

AFRIPERF: "How Nigeria's Komolafe's leadership will drive major reforms," Analyst explains

AFRIPERF: "How Nigeria's Komolafe's leadership will drive major reforms," Analyst explains

Nigeria

9 months ago

Energy analyst hails Gbenga Komolafe’s leadership of AFRIPERF, describing it as a game-changer for Africa’s petroleum governance and regional cooperation.

Breaking: Nigerian Army neutralises another IPOB commander, 26 others

Breaking: Nigerian Army neutralises another IPOB commander, 26 others

Nigeria

9 months ago

The Nigerian Army recorded major gains, killing 26 terrorists, arresting 22 suspects, rescuing 5 victims, and seizing arms in nationwide operations.

"2027 not turn of South East": Umahi declares as Peter Obi releases bold statement

"2027 not turn of South East": Umahi declares as Peter Obi releases bold statement

Nigeria

9 months ago

Umahi says 2027 isn’t the South-East’s turn, backing Tinubu’s full tenure; Obi counters that only voters, not elites, will decide Nigeria’s next president.

International girl-child day: Ameachi sends important message to Nigerians

International girl-child day: Ameachi sends important message to Nigerians

Nigeria

9 months ago

Amaechi urged Nigerians to move beyond rhetoric and empower girls through education, recalling his efforts in Rivers State to promote equality and opportunity.

Just in: Tinubu's minister temporarily steps down from office, gives reason

Just in: Tinubu's minister temporarily steps down from office, gives reason

Nigeria

9 months ago

Minister Ayodele Olawande stepped aside for 18-year-old Grace Williams to serve as “Minister for the Day,” celebrating girls’ leadership and empowerment in Nigeria.

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