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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

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New INEC chairman Amupitan speaks as he resumes office, "eyes are on us"

New INEC chairman Amupitan speaks as he resumes office, "eyes are on us"

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: Boko Haram storms 2 Borno, Yobe at night, carries out multiple deadly attacks

Just In: Boko Haram storms 2 Borno, Yobe at night, carries out multiple deadly attacks

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: 2 prominent Nigerian senators who defected meet Tinubu

Just In: 2 prominent Nigerian senators who defected meet Tinubu

Nigeria

a year ago

15-year-old serial robbery suspect nabbed by police in top northern state

15-year-old serial robbery suspect nabbed by police in top northern state

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: Popular Afrobeats singer Davido bags new political appointment as details emerge

Just In: Popular Afrobeats singer Davido bags new political appointment as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: UK reduces stay for foreign graduates, announces new tough migrant rule

Just In: UK reduces stay for foreign graduates, announces new tough migrant rule

World

a year ago

Breaking: Tinubu increases tenure of surveyor-general of the federation to 2 years

Breaking: Tinubu increases tenure of surveyor-general of the federation to 2 years

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu approved a two-year tenure extension for Surveyor-General Adebomehin to complete key land, geospatial, and infrastructure reform projects

Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme: FG announces commencement date, releases link for registration

Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme: FG announces commencement date, releases link for registration

Nigeria

a year ago

FG announced that applications for the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme 2.0 opened on October 22 at 5PM to empower graduates with skills and mentorship

2025 recruitment: FG releases link fire service, immigration, other applicants must use for next action

2025 recruitment: FG releases link fire service, immigration, other applicants must use for next action

Nigeria

a year ago

CDCFIB announced the next phase of its 2025 recruitment, releasing an official link for shortlisted applicants and warning against fake platforms.

Breaking: VP Shettima temporarily vacates his seat, gives reasons

Breaking: VP Shettima temporarily vacates his seat, gives reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

VP Shettima temporarily vacated his seat, hosted PLAN International, and invited teenager Joy Ogah to assume his role for a day to promote girl-child education

"Why NLC must not join ongoing ASUU strike": Reps explains

"Why NLC must not join ongoing ASUU strike": Reps explains

Nigeria

a year ago

Reps cautioned NLC against joining ASUU strike, urging support for ongoing education reforms and calling for dialogue to stabilise Nigeria’s education sector.

Breaking: Tinubu appoints new minister, sends name to Senate for confirmation

Breaking: Tinubu appoints new minister, sends name to Senate for confirmation

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu has forwarded the name of Dr Bernard Mohammed Doro from Plateau State to the Senate for confirmation as a Minister of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Nigerian Air Force announces successful applicants for direct short service, link to check emerge

Nigerian Air Force announces successful applicants for direct short service, link to check emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerian Air Force published the list of shortlisted candidates for the DSSC 34/2025 aptitude test and reaffirmed its commitment to fair recruitment

Breaking: Benue rep member dumps PDP, announces next paty

Breaking: Benue rep member dumps PDP, announces next paty

Nigeria

a year ago

Benue lawmaker Ojema Ojotu left the PDP for the APC after citing internal party crises, giving the ruling party full control of all 11 Benue House seats

Just In: Trump begins demolition of parts of the White House, reason, other details emerge

Just In: Trump begins demolition of parts of the White House, reason, other details emerge

US

a year ago

Trump began demolishing part of the White House East Wing to build a $250m ballroom, assuring it would respect the building’s legacy and enhance its beauty.

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