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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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US announces important new equirement for all visa applicants

US announces important new equirement for all visa applicants

Nigeria

10 months ago

FG orders immediate deportation of over 40 Chinese, Philippine, explains move

FG orders immediate deportation of over 40 Chinese, Philippine, explains move

Nigeria

10 months ago

Mother of APC national chairman is dead, details emerge

Mother of APC national chairman is dead, details emerge

Nigeria

10 months ago

Breaking: Kaduna PDP speaks out after security operatives arrested official with N30m cash

Breaking: Kaduna PDP speaks out after security operatives arrested official with N30m cash

Nigeria

11 months ago

Breaking: Former governorship candidate narrowly escapes assassination plot as details emerge

Breaking: Former governorship candidate narrowly escapes assassination plot as details emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

Breaking: Powerful ally to Shehu Shagari and northern business mogul Ibrahim is dead, details emerge

Breaking: Powerful ally to Shehu Shagari and northern business mogul Ibrahim is dead, details emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

Breaking: FG arrests 2 deadly Al-Qaeda leaders, masterminds of Kuje prison break, details emerge

Breaking: FG arrests 2 deadly Al-Qaeda leaders, masterminds of Kuje prison break, details emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

FG confirmed arrest of two top Al-Qaeda/Ansaru leaders, masterminds of Kuje prison break, in a major counter-terrorism breakthrough dismantling their command.

Breaking: Tension as security forces arrest 100 suspected thugs as by-election begins, photos emerge

Breaking: Tension as security forces arrest 100 suspected thugs as by-election begins, photos emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

INEC confirmed 100 suspected thugs were arrested during Kano’s Bagwai by-election as security forces restored calm; police said the suspects would be prosecuted.

FG gets new advice on fight against GBV: "You must prioritise funding"

FG gets new advice on fight against GBV: "You must prioritise funding"

Nigeria

11 months ago

Centre LSD urged Nigerian governments to fund and reform policies to engage men in ending GBV, launching a network to train 1,000 male leaders nationwide.

Police recruitment: PSC provides important update to interested Nigerians, explains how the 2025 process'll be

Police recruitment: PSC provides important update to interested Nigerians, explains how the 2025 process'll be

Nigeria

11 months ago

PSC decentralises 2025 police recruitment, empowers state desk officers, and launches new portal to boost transparency, fairness, and accountability.

"Members of terrorist organisation": Sowore blasts APC, PDP after Canadian court declaration

"Members of terrorist organisation": Sowore blasts APC, PDP after Canadian court declaration

Nigeria

11 months ago

Omoyele Sowore condemned Nigeria’s APC and PDP as “terrorist organisations” after a Canadian court linked them to political violence and electoral abuses.

Abuja-London flight: British Airways denies boarding to over 50 passengers, reason emerges

Abuja-London flight: British Airways denies boarding to over 50 passengers, reason emerges

Nigeria

11 months ago

British Airways recently denied 58 Abuja–London passengers boarding after a faulty door left seats unusable. The NCAA confirmed it was a safety measure.

"What do you mean?" Military breaks silence as Amnesty Int'l says 1,844 killed in southeast

"What do you mean?" Military breaks silence as Amnesty Int'l says 1,844 killed in southeast

Nigeria

11 months ago

Amnesty International alleged 1,844 were killed in Nigeria’s South-East; the military denied involvement and urged independent investigations for justice.

Edo by-elections: CSOs send fresh warning against manipulation, militarisation of process

Edo by-elections: CSOs send fresh warning against manipulation, militarisation of process

Politics

11 months ago

COG warned Edo’s Aug 16 by-elections could face manipulation and militarisation, urging the governor and INEC to ensure peaceful, transparent polls.

Coalition sends message to NCC over rural internet expansion

Coalition sends message to NCC over rural internet expansion

Nigeria

11 months ago

The CIDG praised the NCC for expanding rural broadband, boosting Nigeria’s digital access, attracting investment, and improving livelihoods in underserved areas.

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