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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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1st lady of Anambra Bags 2025 humanitarian award for contributions to health-care, child support

1st lady of Anambra Bags 2025 humanitarian award for contributions to health-care, child support

Nigeria

10 months ago

Powerful Nigerian governor temporarily hands over power to deputy, reasons emerge

Powerful Nigerian governor temporarily hands over power to deputy, reasons emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Fire service recruitment: FG announces important action all applicants must do before shortlisting begins

Fire service recruitment: FG announces important action all applicants must do before shortlisting begins

Nigeria

10 months ago

NRC, presidency break silence as Abuja-Kaduna train derails, video emerges

NRC, presidency break silence as Abuja-Kaduna train derails, video emerges

Nigeria

10 months ago

Breaking: Japan addresses alleged plans to create special visas for skilled Nigerians

Breaking: Japan addresses alleged plans to create special visas for skilled Nigerians

Nigeria

10 months ago

INEC announces 2 leading states as 1.3 million complete voter card pre-registration

INEC announces 2 leading states as 1.3 million complete voter card pre-registration

Nigeria

10 months ago

International syndicates: Bayo Ojulari mentions those involved in crude oil theft

International syndicates: Bayo Ojulari mentions those involved in crude oil theft

Nigeria

10 months ago

The FG has stated that crude oil theft involves local players and global syndicates, with NNPC boss Bayo Ojulari calling for securing of resources.

Tragedy as parents kill 4 children in Dominican Republic

Tragedy as parents kill 4 children in Dominican Republic

World

10 months ago

Four children were killed by their parents in the Dominican Republic, prompting shock and calls for vigilance against domestic violence and mental health issues.

Brazil's government deploys full military to welcome Tinubu, photos, viral video emerge

Brazil's government deploys full military to welcome Tinubu, photos, viral video emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Brazil gave President Tinubu full military honours in Brasília, confirmed by aide Bayo Onanuga, as photos and a viral video signalled plans to deepen ties.

Just in: "You're pushing us to the wall": Northern leaders release powerful warning as details emerge

Just in: "You're pushing us to the wall": Northern leaders release powerful warning as details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

The ACF warned Northern Nigeria had been “pushed to the wall” by insecurity, poverty, and disasters, urging urgent government action to stop the killings.

Over 4000 applicants battle for 98 vacancies in the top Northern poly

Over 4000 applicants battle for 98 vacancies in the top Northern poly

Nigeria

10 months ago

Over 4,000 people applied for 98 vacancies at Federal Polytechnic Bali; the rector said shortlisting would follow as the council praised management’s transparency.

Just In: Wedding party banned for Muslims in prominent northern state, "Henceforth, it is forbidden"

Just In: Wedding party banned for Muslims in prominent northern state, "Henceforth, it is forbidden"

Nigeria

10 months ago

Muslim leaders in Jalingo banned wedding parties like Kauyawa and Ajo, warning violators of sanctions including no Nikah, funeral prayers, or clerical rites.

Breaking: Tension as PDP govs dare Wike over Nov 15 convention

Breaking: Tension as PDP govs dare Wike over Nov 15 convention

Politics

10 months ago

PDP Governors’ Forum warned Wike against meddling in the Nov 15 convention, reaffirmed NEC resolutions, while Wike protested South-South zoning choices.

"If Tinubu dumps Shettima in 2027": APC forum reveals what will happen

"If Tinubu dumps Shettima in 2027": APC forum reveals what will happen

Politics

10 months ago

North-Central APC Forum warned Tinubu dropping Shettima in 2027 could cost northern Muslim votes, urged retaining him, and accused critics of mischief.

Kisarazu: 7 important things to know about the new hometown Japan gave to Nigerians, list emerges

Kisarazu: 7 important things to know about the new hometown Japan gave to Nigerians, list emerges

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigeria and Japan strengthened ties as Kisarazu was named Nigerians’ hometown, offering visas, coastal living, jobs, education, healthcare, and cultural exchange.

Ezra Ukanwa