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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

4713 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"He is sent by God": Top northern governor receives commendation over policies, development

"He is sent by God": Top northern governor receives commendation over policies, development

Nigeria

10 months ago

Who is the most loved speaker in the history of Nigeria's democracy? Poll reveals

Who is the most loved speaker in the history of Nigeria's democracy? Poll reveals

Nigeria

10 months ago

"I can end banditry in 2 months": Top northern governor declares, gives condition

"I can end banditry in 2 months": Top northern governor declares, gives condition

Nigeria

10 months ago

Weather alert: FG warns 14 states over looming heavy rain, floods as list, details emerge

Weather alert: FG warns 14 states over looming heavy rain, floods as list, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

2027 election: Ex-minister mentions what'll happen to Tinubu & Obi in southeast: "You'll be shocked"

2027 election: Ex-minister mentions what'll happen to Tinubu & Obi in southeast: "You'll be shocked"

Nigeria

10 months ago

Tinubu's minister, Accountant-General, told to immediately resign. details emerge

Tinubu's minister, Accountant-General, told to immediately resign. details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

"Muslims, Christians are killed": Ndume warns against religious profiling as Boko Haram ravages communities

"Muslims, Christians are killed": Ndume warns against religious profiling as Boko Haram ravages communities

Nigeria

10 months ago

Senator Ali Ndume warned against religious profiling after Boko Haram killed Muslims and Christians in Borno, urging stronger security and fair media reports.

Tinubu's aide declares "Lagos no-man’s land," gives reasons

Tinubu's aide declares "Lagos no-man’s land," gives reasons

Nigeria

10 months ago

An aide to President Bola Tinubu on Policy Communication, Daniel Bwala, has described Lagos State as a “no-man’s land” and the pride of Nigeria’s economy.

All schools, govt offices, banks to close for 24 hours as FG announces Eid-ul-Mawlid public holiday

All schools, govt offices, banks to close for 24 hours as FG announces Eid-ul-Mawlid public holiday

Nigeria

10 months ago

Offices to shut down as the federal government has announced a public holiday for Friday, September 5, to honor Eid-ul-Mawlid, the birth of Prophet Muhammad (SAW).

"When Fubara returns": Rivers APC reveals what it'll do when the suspended gov is reinstated

"When Fubara returns": Rivers APC reveals what it'll do when the suspended gov is reinstated

Nigeria

10 months ago

Rivers APC, led by Tony Okocha, will work with suspended Governor Fubara but will also criticize him. The party aims to dominate the state by 2027.

Allegations of FG paying bandits: Datti Baba-Ahmed demands action against El-Rufai

Allegations of FG paying bandits: Datti Baba-Ahmed demands action against El-Rufai

Nigeria

10 months ago

Datti Baba-Ahmed called for the questioning of former governor Nasir El-Rufai, who claimed the Nigerian government paid and provided for bandits.

El-Rufai Under Fire as He Gets 72-Hour Deadline to Prove Security Allegations Against NSA

El-Rufai Under Fire as He Gets 72-Hour Deadline to Prove Security Allegations Against NSA

Nigeria

10 months ago

NCSCN condemns El-Rufai’s unverified claims against NSA, urges evidence or apology, and backs combining non-kinetic and military strategies to fight insecurity.

Breaking: Burkina Faso bans homosexuality, mentions what will happen to offenders

Breaking: Burkina Faso bans homosexuality, mentions what will happen to offenders

Africa

10 months ago

Burkina Faso’s transitional government banned homosexuality, sentencing offenders to 2–5 years in prison, fines, and deportation for foreign nationals.

Unknown person rewards N2.5 million to Northern woman who returned N4.8 million to bank

Unknown person rewards N2.5 million to Northern woman who returned N4.8 million to bank

Nigeria

10 months ago

Cleaner Faiza Abdulkadir, who returned N4.8m mistakenly credited to her account, received N2.5m from an anonymous donor and praise from Borno govt.

"Don't get banned": US releases important update for all Nigerians applying for its visa

"Don't get banned": US releases important update for all Nigerians applying for its visa

Nigeria

10 months ago

The US warned Nigerians to strictly follow visa rules, avoid overstaying, and meet six new requirements, including DS-160 accuracy and social media disclosure.

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