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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

5292 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Breaking: Trump arrives in Russia as Putin releases strong order

Breaking: Trump arrives in Russia as Putin releases strong order

World

a month ago

Breaking: Major presidential candidate declares what will happen during 2027 election, “I’m ready to die”

Breaking: Major presidential candidate declares what will happen during 2027 election, “I’m ready to die”

Politics

a month ago

Apply now: FG opens applications for ₦50m student grant, link to apply emerges

Apply now: FG opens applications for ₦50m student grant, link to apply emerges

Nigeria

a month ago

Full list as ADC unveils governorship candidates in 28 states ahead of 2027 election

Full list as ADC unveils governorship candidates in 28 states ahead of 2027 election

Nigeria

a month ago

Full list as Thailand removes 21 countries from visa-free list, announces commencement date

Full list as Thailand removes 21 countries from visa-free list, announces commencement date

Nigeria

a month ago

VeryDarkMan takes another action days after blasting Nigerian soldiers, police at NBA conference

VeryDarkMan takes another action days after blasting Nigerian soldiers, police at NBA conference

Nigeria

a month ago

Top Nigerian church donates $265,854 to Tinubu’s govt, announces reasons

Top Nigerian church donates $265,854 to Tinubu’s govt, announces reasons

Nigeria

a month ago

Nigerian Government thanks RCCG and Pastor Adeboye for $265,854 donation to assist in evacuating 500 nationals from South Africa amid xenophobic attacks.

Atiku’s camp reacts as presidency says US FOIA case involving Tinubu, FBI not criminal proceeding

Atiku’s camp reacts as presidency says US FOIA case involving Tinubu, FBI not criminal proceeding

Nigeria

a month ago

Paul Ibe criticises the Presidency for evading questions on the FOIA lawsuit regarding FBI and DEA records linked to President Tinubu, advocating for transparency.

APC-led state prepares for 72-hour rainfall as NEMA takes action

APC-led state prepares for 72-hour rainfall as NEMA takes action

Nigeria

a month ago

The Ogun state government has urged residents and agencies to prepare for 72 hours of heavy rain and possible flooding expected in the coming days.

Breaking: Top northern state attacked, many people killed

Breaking: Top northern state attacked, many people killed

Nigeria

a month ago

At least 5 people were killed and three others wounded after bandits attacked Girkau community in Kebbe Local Government Area of Sokoto State on Thursday, July 24.

Breaking: Defence Minister releases new information about those plotting to overthrow Tinubu

Breaking: Defence Minister releases new information about those plotting to overthrow Tinubu

Nigeria

a month ago

The Defence Minister Christopher Musa confirmed the coup attempt against Tinubu was genuine, saying the plotters were driven by personal ambition.

Breaking: Powerful northern traditional ruler is dead as details emerge

Breaking: Powerful northern traditional ruler is dead as details emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

Alhaji Dr. Ahmed Muhammad Sani II, Emir of Gumel, has died in Egypt, leaving the Gumel Emirate and Jigawa State in mourning for a revered traditional leader.

Veteran actor Emeka Ike’s brother steps into politics as ADP picks new vice-presidential candidate

Veteran actor Emeka Ike’s brother steps into politics as ADP picks new vice-presidential candidate

Politics

a month ago

Chinazam Ike, brother of Emeka Ike, named ADP vice-presidential candidate for the 2027 elections, gaining support from the Coalition for National Political Renewal.

Breaking: Nigerian governor approves 2026 budget as details emerge

Breaking: Nigerian governor approves 2026 budget as details emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

Rivers Governor Siminalayi Fubara signed the 2026 Appropriation Bill, emphasising cooperation with the Assembly, while cutting PAMO University’s budget allocation.

Just In: Tragedy as top-level police officer dies after doing exercise

Just In: Tragedy as top-level police officer dies after doing exercise

Nigeria

a month ago

Inspector Adamu Isah of Sokoto Police Command collapsed after a Walkathon exercise and later died, prompting condolences from CP Hayatu Hassan Shaffa.

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