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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

4714 articles published since 17 May 2024

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FEC: Amount Tinubu approved for Lagos from in 2 years finally emerges

FEC: Amount Tinubu approved for Lagos from in 2 years finally emerges

Nigeria

10 months ago

Just in: Reno Omokri finally releases bold statement on Jonathan’s 2027 return plot

Just in: Reno Omokri finally releases bold statement on Jonathan’s 2027 return plot

Politics

10 months ago

New photos show the nature of Nigerian schools since US stopped its aid to Nigeria

New photos show the nature of Nigerian schools since US stopped its aid to Nigeria

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigerian university professors finally mention the amount they should be paid monthly: "Where is our reward?"

Nigerian university professors finally mention the amount they should be paid monthly: "Where is our reward?"

Nigeria

10 months ago

US Honours Ex-Presidential Aspirant, Declares August 23 ‘Nicolas Felix Day’

US Honours Ex-Presidential Aspirant, Declares August 23 ‘Nicolas Felix Day’

US

10 months ago

"He did a good job," Group hails Saraki’s reconciliation committee amid PDP crisis

"He did a good job," Group hails Saraki’s reconciliation committee amid PDP crisis

Politics

10 months ago

Alleged land-grabbing: Lawyer tackles police, mentions why Lagos top businessman can't be arrested

Alleged land-grabbing: Lawyer tackles police, mentions why Lagos top businessman can't be arrested

Nigeria

10 months ago

Ariori’s lawyer said the Lagos businessman acted within the law, denied involvement in Owode Onirin violence, and rejected police declaration as wanted.

"Canada best country in the world": Top Nigerian monarch declares after renewing his passport, video emerges

"Canada best country in the world": Top Nigerian monarch declares after renewing his passport, video emerges

Nigeria

10 months ago

Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, renewed his passport early, hailed Canada as the best, and denied marijuana allegations in a viral video.

Again, boat capsizes in top northern state, many people feared dead as details emerge

Again, boat capsizes in top northern state, many people feared dead as details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Another boat mishap hit Sokoto’s Shagari LGA, leaving many feared dead. Rescue teams are on ground as safety concerns grow after the state’s 3rd tragedy in a month.

Breaking: BBC rejects resignation letter of its Hausa Editor amid alleged workplace harassment of staff

Breaking: BBC rejects resignation letter of its Hausa Editor amid alleged workplace harassment of staff

Nigeria

10 months ago

BBC rejects Hausa editor Tanko’s resignation over due process issues; an investigation into harassment allegations by former and current staff continues.

"In just 2years": Peter Obi blasts Tinubu's govt for increasing passport fee to N100k, N200k

"In just 2years": Peter Obi blasts Tinubu's govt for increasing passport fee to N100k, N200k

Nigeria

10 months ago

Peter Obi has criticised the FG for hiking international passport fees to ₦100k/₦200k, calling it a burden on workers earning below the new rates.

Just in: Atiku mentions how next INEC chair should be chosen, rejects post-election verdicts from courts

Just in: Atiku mentions how next INEC chair should be chosen, rejects post-election verdicts from courts

Nigeria

10 months ago

Atiku Abubakar urged reforms on INEC chair appointment, warned of judiciary’s role in elections, and decried Nigeria’s lowest voter turnout since 1999.

Malnutrition: Kano warns against supplement theft as CSO decries worsening growth of child mortality, others

Malnutrition: Kano warns against supplement theft as CSO decries worsening growth of child mortality, others

Nigeria

10 months ago

Kano govt warned against diversion of ₦1bn nutrition aid, UNICEF co-funded RUTF supplies, while CSOs decried child deaths and urged stronger interventions.

Ex-Commissioner Sends Message to Gov Okpebholo, Senator-elect as Edo Celebrates 34th Anniversary

Ex-Commissioner Sends Message to Gov Okpebholo, Senator-elect as Edo Celebrates 34th Anniversary

Nigeria

10 months ago

Dr Larry Aghedo hails Edo at 34, praises Gov. Okpebholo’s leadership, urges Sen-elect Ikpea to deliver quality representation, and calls for unity, peace, progress.

Nigerian governor increases minimum wage to N90k as details emerge

Nigerian governor increases minimum wage to N90k as details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Ebonyi govt raised workers’ minimum wage from N70k to N90k, assured it was not political, settled retirees’ benefits, and enforced 8-year tenure policy.

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