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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

5293 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Powerful South-South senator speaks on what Nigeria can do to protect Nigerians abroad

Powerful South-South senator speaks on what Nigeria can do to protect Nigerians abroad

Nigeria

10 months ago

Sheikh Gumi wages spiritual war against sponsors of terrorists: "Your anger poured upon them"

Sheikh Gumi wages spiritual war against sponsors of terrorists: "Your anger poured upon them"

Nigeria

10 months ago

Is it true that Arise News suspended Rufai Oseni? Here is what we know

Is it true that Arise News suspended Rufai Oseni? Here is what we know

Nigeria

10 months ago

Keyamo, top officials attend as IBUAM seals deal to buy 30 aircraft

Keyamo, top officials attend as IBUAM seals deal to buy 30 aircraft

Nigeria

10 months ago

Just In: FG begins payment of 22,500, details emerge

Just In: FG begins payment of 22,500, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Did Badaru resign over alleged US planned strike on Nigeria? Ex-Defence Minister breaks silence

Did Badaru resign over alleged US planned strike on Nigeria? Ex-Defence Minister breaks silence

Nigeria

10 months ago

"It is now illegal": NPF mentions what will happen to police officers still escorting VIPs

"It is now illegal": NPF mentions what will happen to police officers still escorting VIPs

Nigeria

10 months ago

Police withdraws VIP escorts following IGP directive, with strict enforcement at airports. Officers found violating the rule will face arrest. Some officials exempt.

APC group speaks on performance of ex-Defence Minister Badaru

APC group speaks on performance of ex-Defence Minister Badaru

Nigeria

10 months ago

Jigawa APC praises Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar's security, agriculture, and governance contributions, calling him a patriot and supportive of Tinubu's agenda.

Breaking: NEC approves N100bn to rehabilitate all security agencies’ training institutions

Breaking: NEC approves N100bn to rehabilitate all security agencies’ training institutions

Nigeria

10 months ago

NEC approves N100bn for police and security training institutions' rehabilitation, with N2.6 billion for consultancy services, pending President Tinubu's approval.

Senate confirms General Christopher Musa as Nigeria's Defence Minister

Senate confirms General Christopher Musa as Nigeria's Defence Minister

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Nigerian Senate confirmed the appointment of former CDS, General Christopher Musa, as Minister of Defence following a five-hour grilling by lawmakers.

Apply now: CDCFIB announces new employment vacancies in Fire Service, application link emerges

Apply now: CDCFIB announces new employment vacancies in Fire Service, application link emerges

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board announces vacancies for mid-management roles in the Federal Fire Service. Apply now!

Keyamo under fire as critics slam ‘poor’ Nigeria's 1st international air show

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Keyamo under fire as critics slam ‘poor’ Nigeria's 1st international air show

Nigeria

10 months ago

Minister Festus Keyamo apologizes for the poorly executed Nigeria International Air Show, acknowledging shortcomings and promising improvements for future editions.

2027 election: When will Peter Obi join ADC? Spokesperson opens up

Exclusive

2027 election: When will Peter Obi join ADC? Spokesperson opens up

Politics

10 months ago

Peter Obi's potential move to ADC ahead of the 2027 elections remains uncertain. His spokesperson clarifies no decision has been made amid growing speculation.

Breaking: OAU pro-chancellor is dead as details emerge

Breaking: OAU pro-chancellor is dead as details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Obafemi Awolowo University Chairman, Prof Abdulgafar Oyeweso, has passed away at 64 after surgery. Renowned historian, educator, and mentor, he will be missed.

Abia governor Alex Otti speaks out over alleged gunmen attack on his convoy

Abia governor Alex Otti speaks out over alleged gunmen attack on his convoy

Nigeria

10 months ago

Abia Governor Otti’s convoy was not involved in a gunmen attack. The advance team was ambushed near Sam Mbakwe Airport, with no casualties. Investigation ongoing.

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