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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, where he brings his expertise to provide incisive, impactful coverage of national events. 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

3918 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Breaking: El-Rufai heads to court against DSS, mentions amount he will take as damages

Breaking: El-Rufai heads to court against DSS, mentions amount he will take as damages

Nigeria

a month ago

Breaking: Court issues judgement on Ozekhome 'forgery' case as AGF takes another action

Breaking: Court issues judgement on Ozekhome 'forgery' case as AGF takes another action

Nigeria

a month ago

Tinubu hails Buhari's wife Aisha on her 55th birthday anniversary

Tinubu hails Buhari's wife Aisha on her 55th birthday anniversary

Nigeria

a month ago

Folu Adeboye, wife of Redeemed Church GO, bags new appointment

Folu Adeboye, wife of Redeemed Church GO, bags new appointment

Nigeria

a month ago

Strange disease ravages bandits’ camps in 2 northern states amid arrival of US troops in Nigeria

Strange disease ravages bandits’ camps in 2 northern states amid arrival of US troops in Nigeria

Nigeria

a month ago

Did UN give Tinubu's government 60-day ultimatum to release Nnamdi Kanu? Here is what we know

Did UN give Tinubu's government 60-day ultimatum to release Nnamdi Kanu? Here is what we know

Nigeria

a month ago

Zamfara APC congresses: Top chieftain raises fresh concerns over alleged 'betrayal', messages Tinubu

Zamfara APC congresses: Top chieftain raises fresh concerns over alleged 'betrayal', messages Tinubu

Politics

a month ago

Allegations against former Zamfara governor Abdulaziz Yari spark an APC crisis, with claims of financial pressure and anti-democratic practices in congresses.

Breaking: Sheikh Gumi's son declares 2027 political ambition

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Breaking: Sheikh Gumi's son declares 2027 political ambition

Nigeria

a month ago

Mubarak Ahmad-Gumi, son of cleric Ahmad Gumi, aims to contest Kaduna's 2027 elections, advocating youth engagement and accountability in governance.

US Assistant Secretary Jonathan Burke to visit Nigeria, reasons emerge

US Assistant Secretary Jonathan Burke to visit Nigeria, reasons emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

US Assistant Secretary for Terrorist Financing Jonathan Burke visits Nigeria to enhance cooperation on countering terrorism financing and financial sector risks.

Abductions and killings: Tinubu's govt finally announces identity of those responsible, "We're arresting them"

Abductions and killings: Tinubu's govt finally announces identity of those responsible, "We're arresting them"

Nigeria

a month ago

George Akume confirms many attackers in Nigeria’s recent killings are non-Nigerians. The SGF discusses security and military cooperation with international partners.

FCT election: Atiku issues fresh nationwide message to Nigerians, "We are under attack by Tinubu"

FCT election: Atiku issues fresh nationwide message to Nigerians, "We are under attack by Tinubu"

Nigeria

a month ago

Atiku Abubakar criticises low voter turnout in Nigeria, warning against democratic decline under Tinubu’s APC. He calls for united action to preserve democracy.

Breaking: Former Nigerian chief medical director Muhammad Sulaiman dies In Egypt as details emerge

Breaking: Former Nigerian chief medical director Muhammad Sulaiman dies In Egypt as details emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

Former Chief Medical Director Dr. Muhammad Bello Sulaiman passed away in Egypt; tributes highlight his commitment to healthcare reform in Katsina.

Saudi founding day: Rep felicitates with Saudi Ambassador

Saudi founding day: Rep felicitates with Saudi Ambassador

Nigeria

a month ago

Deputy Chairman Saidu Musa Abdullahi congratulates Ambassador Albalawi on Saudi Founding Day, reflecting on heritage, unity, and Nigeria-Saudi diplomatic ties.

Breaking: INEC declares winner of bye-election in Rivers state

Breaking: INEC declares winner of bye-election in Rivers state

Nigeria

a month ago

INEC has declared APC candidate Ukalikpe Napoleon the winner of the Ahoada East State Constituency II bye-election, polling 3,980 votes in a peaceful election.

FCT council elections: List of polling unit results released so far as voting ends, counting begins

FCT council elections: List of polling unit results released so far as voting ends, counting begins

Nigeria

a month ago

Results from the FCT local government elections reveal contested positions across six councils, with 637 candidates from 17 parties vying for 68 roles in Abuja.

Ezra Ukanwa