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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

Gaze Genocide: Heavy Protest Hits Oyo as Muslim Leaders Question Nigeria, Israeli Military Ties

Gaze Genocide: Heavy Protest Hits Oyo as Muslim Leaders Question Nigeria, Israeli Military Ties

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria’s first female-only university emerges as Lagos grand Khalifa reacts

Nigeria’s first female-only university emerges as Lagos grand Khalifa reacts

Nigeria

a year ago

Okanlomo tittle: Group calls for peace as Oyo Alaafin, Ooni of Ife battle, “Let the issue die”

Okanlomo tittle: Group calls for peace as Oyo Alaafin, Ooni of Ife battle, “Let the issue die”

Nigeria

a year ago

Breaking: Court orders Kogi govt to pay ex-deputy governor over N1bn as details emerge

Breaking: Court orders Kogi govt to pay ex-deputy governor over N1bn as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Just In: "If you support Tinubu": Wike mentions what he will do for FCT residents ahead of 2027

Just In: "If you support Tinubu": Wike mentions what he will do for FCT residents ahead of 2027

Nigeria

a year ago

Bayo Ojulari: Analyst explains why presidency should protect NNPCL boss against 'vultures' amid controversies

Bayo Ojulari: Analyst explains why presidency should protect NNPCL boss against 'vultures' amid controversies

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu under probe over appointments made since 2023: "He behaves like President of Oduduwa republic"

Tinubu under probe over appointments made since 2023: "He behaves like President of Oduduwa republic"

Nigeria

a year ago

Dr Usman Bugaje derided Tinubu for lopsided appointments, warning that favouritism eroded trust, worsened neglect of key sectors, and risked unrest.

Trump's govt reacts over Tinubu's approved N70, 000 as Nigeria's minimum wage

Trump's govt reacts over Tinubu's approved N70, 000 as Nigeria's minimum wage

Nigeria

a year ago

The US warned Nigeria’s N70,000 minimum wage was insufficient, poorly enforced, and left millions in the informal sector vulnerable amid rising costs.

2027 election: 2 things that'll happen to Tinubu if Atiku and Obi finally run together, new prediction emerges

2027 election: 2 things that'll happen to Tinubu if Atiku and Obi finally run together, new prediction emerges

Politics

a year ago

APC chieftain Dominic Alancha warned that an Atiku-Obi alliance and Jonathan’s possible return could threaten Tinubu, urging APC to drop Muslim-Muslim ticket.

Auchi crash: "Dangote is not responsible," New report uncovers alleged cause as details emerge

Auchi crash: "Dangote is not responsible," New report uncovers alleged cause as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

CECSO cleared Dangote Cement of blame in the Auchi crash, saying a third-party truck with suspected brake failure caused the tragedy, echoing police findings.

Tinubu announces fresh appointment, overhauls NTA leadership

Tinubu announces fresh appointment, overhauls NTA leadership

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu reshuffled NTA leadership, naming Rotimi Richard Pedro DG, in a bid to modernise the broadcaster and boost its competitiveness and global reach.

Outrage as trending video shows Nigeria's empty booth at TICAD9 conference in Japan: "I am ashamed"

Outrage as trending video shows Nigeria's empty booth at TICAD9 conference in Japan: "I am ashamed"

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigeria’s booth at TICAD 9 remained empty on opening day, sparking outrage; participants stepped in, while officials said it would open on 21 August.

Just in: Anambra Gov Soludo announces punishment for 8 operatives who assaulted corps member in viral video

Just in: Anambra Gov Soludo announces punishment for 8 operatives who assaulted corps member in viral video

Nigeria

a year ago

Anambra government dismissed 8 security operatives for assaulting NYSC member Jennifer Elobor, covered her losses, and rejected calls for quiet resolution.

US takes action against woman who called Trump 'terrorist' and vowed to 'sacrificially' kill him

US takes action against woman who called Trump 'terrorist' and vowed to 'sacrificially' kill him

US

a year ago

A 50-year-old woman, Nathalie Jones, was charged in DC for threatening to kill President Donald Trump, citing revenge for Covid-19 deaths in 2021.

Police recruitment in Bauchi: Recruits speak out after allegedly told to pay N250,000 for uniforms, boots

Police recruitment in Bauchi: Recruits speak out after allegedly told to pay N250,000 for uniforms, boots

Nigeria

a year ago

Bauchi police recruits alleged they paid N250,000 for uniforms and boots, but authorities denied it, promising an investigation and free issuance of kits.

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