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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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2025 recruitment: FG announces action Immigration, Fire Service, Civil Defence, other applicants must take next

2025 recruitment: FG announces action Immigration, Fire Service, Civil Defence, other applicants must take next

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: What Pastor Olukoya said about Uma Ukpai after his death is finally out

Just In: What Pastor Olukoya said about Uma Ukpai after his death is finally out

Nigeria

a year ago

Breaking: Gunshots rock Abuja as security forces clash with ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ protesters, video trends

Breaking: Gunshots rock Abuja as security forces clash with ‘Free Nnamdi Kanu’ protesters, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Just in: Cameroon opposition declares self winner, releases own election results

Just in: Cameroon opposition declares self winner, releases own election results

Nigeria

a year ago

'Free Nnamdi Kanu' protest: Presidency takes strong action against IPOB leader's lawyer

'Free Nnamdi Kanu' protest: Presidency takes strong action against IPOB leader's lawyer

Nigeria

a year ago

'Free Nnamdi Kanu' protest: Residents stranded as heavy security barricades major Abuja roads

'Free Nnamdi Kanu' protest: Residents stranded as heavy security barricades major Abuja roads

Nigeria

a year ago

Breaking: Security forces arrest Nnamdi Kanu's brother, lawyer, Sowore reacts

Breaking: Security forces arrest Nnamdi Kanu's brother, lawyer, Sowore reacts

Nigeria

a year ago

Police arrest Nnamdi Kanu’s brother and lawyer as Sowore flees during chaotic Abuja protest. This was after security forces fired shots to disperse demonstrators.

10 kilometers walk: "Fitness will now be key to promotion," NAF chief speaks

10 kilometers walk: "Fitness will now be key to promotion," NAF chief speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar made fitness mandatory for NAF promotions as the Force upgraded sports facilities and celebrated major team victories.

Just In: Jonathan's former aide dumps PDP, announces next party ahead of 2027, "With heavy heart"

Just In: Jonathan's former aide dumps PDP, announces next party ahead of 2027, "With heavy heart"

Politics

a year ago

Dr Waripamo-Owei Dudafa resigned from the PDP, citing unresolved disputes, and joined the APC, pledging to work for Bayelsa’s progress and unity.

Just In: Jubilation as over 20 kidnapped victims regain freedom after Army's operation Fassan Yama

Just In: Jubilation as over 20 kidnapped victims regain freedom after Army's operation Fassan Yama

Nigeria

a year ago

Troops of Operation Fassan Yama rescued 21 kidnapped victims, including 4 Chinese nationals, in Kwara and Kogi as the Army intensifies anti-bandit raids.

2027 presidency: "Obi has better chances than he had in 2023," Aisha Yesufu declares, gives reasons

2027 presidency: "Obi has better chances than he had in 2023," Aisha Yesufu declares, gives reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

Aisha Yesufu said Peter Obi had better chances in 2027 than 2023, urged Nigerians to defend their votes, and blamed bad governance for the nation’s woes.

Breaking: APC mentions next party to suffer massive defections, "many of them"

Breaking: APC mentions next party to suffer massive defections, "many of them"

Politics

a year ago

APC chairman Nentawe Yilwatda announced that many ADC and PDP politicians were set to defect to the ruling party, assuring that APC remained strong and united

Just In: Wike breaks silence over contesting 2027 election, “Let me say this clearly"

Just In: Wike breaks silence over contesting 2027 election, “Let me say this clearly"

Nigeria

a year ago

Wike dismissed 2027 presidency rumours, reaffirmed loyalty to Tinubu, and urged Nigerians to engage government constructively for national progress

‘Free Nnamdi KanuNow’ protest': Police take fresh action against MASSOB leader

‘Free Nnamdi KanuNow’ protest': Police take fresh action against MASSOB leader

Nigeria

a year ago

Imo police summoned MASSOB leader Ralph Uwazuruike over alleged crimes as he vowed to stay calm amid claims the move aimed to stop him joining a pro-Kanu protest.

Just in: US speaks out on alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria, "Those who know the terrain"

Just in: US speaks out on alleged genocide against Christians in Nigeria, "Those who know the terrain"

Nigeria

a year ago

The US denied claims of Christian genocide in Nigeria, saying terrorism affected all faiths. Envoy Boulos praised Tinubu’s efforts to improve security.

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