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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

4760 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Insecurity: Nigerian governor spits fire, accuses politicians, soldiers of conniving with Boko Haram

Insecurity: Nigerian governor spits fire, accuses politicians, soldiers of conniving with Boko Haram

Nigeria

a year ago

Rivers APC speaks out on what may happen if Fubara decides to join party

Rivers APC speaks out on what may happen if Fubara decides to join party

Politics

a year ago

Lagos: Family in tears as banker son who went missing for days is found in morgue with deep machete cuts

Lagos: Family in tears as banker son who went missing for days is found in morgue with deep machete cuts

Nigeria

a year ago

How reckless driving by father caused the death of schoolboy shot in Ibadan, police break silence

How reckless driving by father caused the death of schoolboy shot in Ibadan, police break silence

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 election: Northern leaders announce new date to evaluate Tinubu's performance as details emerge

2027 election: Northern leaders announce new date to evaluate Tinubu's performance as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Video: Family thrown into mourning as police stray bullet reportedly kills WAEC student in Ibadan

Video: Family thrown into mourning as police stray bullet reportedly kills WAEC student in Ibadan

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 plot to sack Tinubu: Atiku, Obi break silence over alleged power-sharing deal

2027 plot to sack Tinubu: Atiku, Obi break silence over alleged power-sharing deal

Politics

a year ago

Atiku and Obi deny 2027 power-sharing deal rumours, focusing on coalition talks and tackling Nigeria’s key issues amid ongoing political speculation.

Peter Obi reportedly set to declare presidential bid as Atiku begins alliance with new party

Peter Obi reportedly set to declare presidential bid as Atiku begins alliance with new party

Politics

a year ago

Peter Obi plans to run for president in 2027, rejecting a deputy role; Atiku allies with ADC as both deny joint ticket rumours, focusing on coalition for change.

"Nobody can stop him": Arewa Forum mentions powerful candidate who will defeat Atiku, Obi in 2027

"Nobody can stop him": Arewa Forum mentions powerful candidate who will defeat Atiku, Obi in 2027

Politics

a year ago

Tanko Yakasai has said Tinubu is the strongest 2027 candidate, urging issue-based politics, and denied any northern consensus on opposing his re-election.

2027 election: Massive defections loom as APC takes major action to woo opposition governors

2027 election: Massive defections loom as APC takes major action to woo opposition governors

Politics

a year ago

APC courts opposition governors with incentives, sparking defections from PDP, LP, and NNPP. Opposition warns unity is key to defeating Tinubu in 2027.

Akpabio Reiterates Support for Greater Female Representation in Governance

Akpabio Reiterates Support for Greater Female Representation in Governance

Nigeria

a year ago

The President of the Senate, Godswill Akpabio has emphasized the importance of women’s representation and their crucial role in the development of the nation, stating that a lack of female participation in politics is a missed opportunity for progress.

More trouble for Labour Party as political bigwig, several members defect to APC in Plateau

More trouble for Labour Party as political bigwig, several members defect to APC in Plateau

Politics

a year ago

Senator Victor Lar and supporters defect to APC, boosting the party’s strength in Plateau State and signalling growing challenges for the Labour Party ahead of 2027.

Expert Charges Youths To Follow Their Passion, Build Resilience

Expert Charges Youths To Follow Their Passion, Build Resilience

Nigeria

a year ago

The managing director and chief executive officer of Kings Flash Photography, Oluremi Olalere, has encouraged young Nigerians to pursue their passion with determination, describing his career in photography as a purposeful path guided by faith and resilience.

Just in: Nigerian governor increases salary of newly employed medical doctors

Just in: Nigerian governor increases salary of newly employed medical doctors

Nigeria

a year ago

Ebonyi governor raised salary by N500,000 for newly employed medical doctors, launches drug fund, and invests over N10bn in healthcare upgrades and equipment.

Major crack in LP as Rep member in Enugu, 1000 others defect to APC

Major crack in LP as Rep member in Enugu, 1000 others defect to APC

Politics

a year ago

Hon. Sunday Umeha and over 1,000 LP members defected to APC in Enugu, citing party crisis, as APC vows to end PDP’s 26-year rule in the state by 2027.

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