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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

Author's articles

Benue Monarch speaks out on alleged nullification of Tinubu, Akume's chieftaincy title

Benue Monarch speaks out on alleged nullification of Tinubu, Akume's chieftaincy title

Nigeria

a year ago

70-year-old man who reportedly molested 4 little girls 15 times gets arrested by police

70-year-old man who reportedly molested 4 little girls 15 times gets arrested by police

Nigeria

a year ago

Kaduna Gov Uba Sani’s 2022 statement calling El-Rufai his ‘mentor’ resurfaces amid fallout

Kaduna Gov Uba Sani’s 2022 statement calling El-Rufai his ‘mentor’ resurfaces amid fallout

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 presidency battle: South-South PDP divided as ex-president Jonathan's plot to return deepens

2027 presidency battle: South-South PDP divided as ex-president Jonathan's plot to return deepens

Politics

a year ago

Report shows how many Nigerians have gotten US citizenship by naturalisation in 4 years

Report shows how many Nigerians have gotten US citizenship by naturalisation in 4 years

US

a year ago

Is it true that FG is planning to remove pockets from police uniforms to stop bribery? Here is what we know

Is it true that FG is planning to remove pockets from police uniforms to stop bribery? Here is what we know

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: Popular Nigerian tribe cancels Tinubu's chieftaincy title, 4 others nullified

Just In: Popular Nigerian tribe cancels Tinubu's chieftaincy title, 4 others nullified

Nigeria

a year ago

The Idoma Area Traditional Council has nullified chieftaincy titles given to President Bola Tinubu and four others in Benue State, citing violations.

Reps break silence on man who mysteriously died while sleeping in his car near National Assembly

Reps break silence on man who mysteriously died while sleeping in his car near National Assembly

Nigeria

a year ago

The Reps confirmed a man was found dead in a car near the National Assembly. Police evacuated the body, probing his identity, and pledged transparent updates.

Breaking: TUC issues 14-day ultimatum to Tinubu's govt to immediately stop 5% fuel tax, "economic wickedness"

Breaking: TUC issues 14-day ultimatum to Tinubu's govt to immediately stop 5% fuel tax, "economic wickedness"

Nigeria

a year ago

TUC rejected FG’s planned 5% petroleum tax, calling it economic wickedness. It gave 14 days to withdraw or face strike, warning it worsened poverty.

Just In: "We will not give Obi 2027 presidential ticket," LP faction declares, gives reasons

Just In: "We will not give Obi 2027 presidential ticket," LP faction declares, gives reasons

Politics

a year ago

LP spokesman Abayomi Arabambi said Peter Obi would not get the party’s 2027 ticket, claiming LP’s 2023 momentum came from #EndSARS and Buhari’s failures, not Obi.

Breaking: Kaduna gov reveals 2 top politicians that are his mentors

Breaking: Kaduna gov reveals 2 top politicians that are his mentors

Politics

a year ago

Kaduna governor Uba Sani named Tinubu and late Gani Fawehinmi as his mentors, sidestepping El-Rufai’s claim of mentorship and stressing focus on governance.

"We'll defend your mandate": Reps declare support for Speaker Abbas

"We'll defend your mandate": Reps declare support for Speaker Abbas

Nigeria

a year ago

House members praised Speaker Abbas Tajudeen’s inclusive leadership, saying it promotes harmony, strengthens the legislature, and they will defend his mandate.

Just In: Tinubu releases fresh orders as terrorists unleash terror in Borno

Just In: Tinubu releases fresh orders as terrorists unleash terror in Borno

Nigeria

a year ago

President Tinubu ordered a security review with advanced equipment after a deadly Darajamal attack, while VP Shettima condoled and assured support.

Natasha's lawyer announces when Kogi senator will finally return to Senate: "There is no obstacle"

Natasha's lawyer announces when Kogi senator will finally return to Senate: "There is no obstacle"

Nigeria

a year ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was set to return to the Senate on 23 Sept after her six-month suspension ended, with her lawyer saying no obstacles remained.

Tension as bandits with sophisticated weapons attack top northern state, kill 7, many injured

Tension as bandits with sophisticated weapons attack top northern state, kill 7, many injured

Nigeria

a year ago

At least seven were killed and several injured in a Katsina bandit attack; the Community Watch Corps intervened, and the government vowed stronger security.

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