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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

4638 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Breaking: Powerful Nigerian monarch declared dead in captivity as details emerge

Breaking: Powerful Nigerian monarch declared dead in captivity as details emerge

Nigeria

21 days ago

Breaking: Another Nigerian governor declares Wednesday public holiday

Breaking: Another Nigerian governor declares Wednesday public holiday

Nigeria

21 days ago

Breaking: Court orders deregistration of ADC, 4 other top political parties ahead of 2027

Breaking: Court orders deregistration of ADC, 4 other top political parties ahead of 2027

Nigeria

22 days ago

Breaking: 4 countries take immediate action after US and Iran strike 'peace' deal

Breaking: 4 countries take immediate action after US and Iran strike 'peace' deal

Europe

22 days ago

Breaking: Over 30 people killed in bus crash as details emerge

Breaking: Over 30 people killed in bus crash as details emerge

Africa

22 days ago

CDCFIB recruitment: FG releases important information on what applicants must do to get the job

CDCFIB recruitment: FG releases important information on what applicants must do to get the job

Nigeria

22 days ago

Breaking: ADC announces who will finally become Atiku’s vice presidential candidate

Breaking: ADC announces who will finally become Atiku’s vice presidential candidate

Politics

22 days ago

The African Democratic Congress names Rotimi Amaechi as running mate to Atiku Abubakar for the 2027 election, highlighting his extensive political experience.

Breaking: Amaechi under pressure to become Atiku's vice presidential candidate

Breaking: Amaechi under pressure to become Atiku's vice presidential candidate

Nigeria

22 days ago

ADC considers Rotimi Amaechi as a potential running mate for Atiku Abubakar in the 2027 elections, bolstering political prospects in the South-South region.

Court Orders CAC To Restore NYCN Registration, Reinstate Sukubo’s BoT

Court Orders CAC To Restore NYCN Registration, Reinstate Sukubo’s BoT

Nigeria

22 days ago

Court orders Corporate Affairs Commission to restore NYCN registration and Sukubo-led Board of Trustees, ensuring stability for Nigerian youth representation.

Breaking: 5 declared dead, over 50 infected as deadly sickness hits Plateau

Breaking: 5 declared dead, over 50 infected as deadly sickness hits Plateau

Nigeria

22 days ago

Plateau state reports 53 suspected cholera cases and five deaths. Health authorities stress hygiene practices and surveillance to control the outbreak in Mangu.

Xenophobic attack: WHO breaks silence over recorded deaths, "Stop the hate"

Xenophobic attack: WHO breaks silence over recorded deaths, "Stop the hate"

Africa

22 days ago

The WHO condemns the xenophobic violence in South Africa, highlighting deaths and displacement of foreign nationals, and urging justice over vigilante actions.

Breaking: US and Iran finally strike deal to end war as details emerge

Breaking: US and Iran finally strike deal to end war as details emerge

US

22 days ago

The US and Iran have reached an initial agreement to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ease tensions after recent conflicts.

Rivers NDC gov candidate Fubara announces who his godfather is ahead of 2027 election

Rivers NDC gov candidate Fubara announces who his godfather is ahead of 2027 election

Politics

23 days ago

Blessing Fubara, NDC governorship candidate, asserts no political godfather influences his 2027 ambition, focusing instead on the future of Rivers State.

Breaking: NDC 2027 presidential candidate Obi declares what he will do to Nnamdi Kanu, bandits

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Breaking: NDC 2027 presidential candidate Obi declares what he will do to Nnamdi Kanu, bandits

Nigeria

24 days ago

Peter Obi says he would engage Nnamdi Kanu and other agitators through dialogue if elected, stressing that criticism is not a crime and needs discussion.

Breaking: Court reportedly orders arrest of Tinubu's former minister

Breaking: Court reportedly orders arrest of Tinubu's former minister

Nigeria

24 days ago

A Federal High Court has authorised the ICPC to arrest former Minister Uche Nnaji over certificate forgery allegations linked to his academic credentials.

Ezra Ukanwa