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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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Jubilation as Saudi Arabia storms Nigeria, performs 2 successful life-saving surgeries as details emerge

Jubilation as Saudi Arabia storms Nigeria, performs 2 successful life-saving surgeries as details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

"The public is hereby notified": EFCC finally reveals why Atiku's son-in-law was declared wanted

"The public is hereby notified": EFCC finally reveals why Atiku's son-in-law was declared wanted

Nigeria

10 months ago

Nigerian Army mentions when terrorism financiers in Nigeria will be exposed, details emerge

Nigerian Army mentions when terrorism financiers in Nigeria will be exposed, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Breaking: Troops capture 2 deadly terrorists responsible for Plateau, Kaduna attacks

Breaking: Troops capture 2 deadly terrorists responsible for Plateau, Kaduna attacks

Nigeria

10 months ago

Just In: Nigerian Army mentions reason for increased bandit attacks, killings nationwide

Just In: Nigerian Army mentions reason for increased bandit attacks, killings nationwide

Nigeria

10 months ago

2027 plot to sack Tinubu: Arewa Forum declares where it stands, sends cryptic message to northerners

2027 plot to sack Tinubu: Arewa Forum declares where it stands, sends cryptic message to northerners

Politics

10 months ago

Gaze Genocide: Heavy Protest Hits Oyo as Muslim Leaders Question Nigeria, Israeli Military Ties

Gaze Genocide: Heavy Protest Hits Oyo as Muslim Leaders Question Nigeria, Israeli Military Ties

Nigeria

10 months ago

Muslim leaders in South West staged a peaceful protest in Ibadan, Oyo State, on Wednesday, opposing any military cooperation between Nigeria and Israel.

Nigeria’s first female-only university emerges as Lagos grand Khalifa reacts

Nigeria’s first female-only university emerges as Lagos grand Khalifa reacts

Nigeria

10 months ago

Sheikh Akoshile hailed Prof. Maqari for founding Nigeria’s first female-only university, calling it a milestone for women’s education and Islamic empowerment.

Okanlomo tittle: Group calls for peace as Oyo Alaafin, Ooni of Ife battle, “Let the issue die”

Okanlomo tittle: Group calls for peace as Oyo Alaafin, Ooni of Ife battle, “Let the issue die”

Nigeria

10 months ago

Yoruba Peace Advocates urged calm between the Alaafin and Ooni over the Okanlomo title, backing proper protocol and calling for unity among monarchs.

Breaking: Court orders Kogi govt to pay ex-deputy governor over N1bn as details emerge

Breaking: Court orders Kogi govt to pay ex-deputy governor over N1bn as details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

The Court of Appeal ordered Kogi govt to pay ex-deputy governor Achuba ₦1.07bn, warned against lawlessness, and fined its counsel ₦3m for frivolous filing.

Just In: "If you support Tinubu": Wike mentions what he will do for FCT residents ahead of 2027

Just In: "If you support Tinubu": Wike mentions what he will do for FCT residents ahead of 2027

Nigeria

10 months ago

FCT Minister Wike pledged support for Tinubu backers, praised Aduda and Maikalangu for development, and criticised past governments for failing Karu.

Bayo Ojulari: Analyst explains why presidency should protect NNPCL boss against 'vultures' amid controversies

Bayo Ojulari: Analyst explains why presidency should protect NNPCL boss against 'vultures' amid controversies

Nigeria

10 months ago

Analyst Eze urged the presidency to protect Bayo Ojulari, saying his reforms saved billions, faced smear campaigns, and strengthened NNPCL’s governance.

Tinubu under probe over appointments made since 2023: "He behaves like President of Oduduwa republic"

Tinubu under probe over appointments made since 2023: "He behaves like President of Oduduwa republic"

Nigeria

10 months ago

Dr Usman Bugaje derided Tinubu for lopsided appointments, warning that favouritism eroded trust, worsened neglect of key sectors, and risked unrest.

Trump's govt reacts over Tinubu's approved N70, 000 as Nigeria's minimum wage

Trump's govt reacts over Tinubu's approved N70, 000 as Nigeria's minimum wage

Nigeria

10 months ago

The US warned Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage was insufficient, poorly enforced, and left millions in the informal sector vulnerable amid rising costs.

2027 election: 2 things that'll happen to Tinubu if Atiku and Obi finally run together, new prediction emerges

2027 election: 2 things that'll happen to Tinubu if Atiku and Obi finally run together, new prediction emerges

Politics

10 months ago

APC chieftain Dominic Alancha warned that an Atiku-Obi alliance and Jonathan’s possible return could threaten Tinubu, urging APC to drop Muslim-Muslim ticket.

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