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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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Did FG set 12-year new minimum age for JSS1 admission? Education ministry reacts

Did FG set 12-year new minimum age for JSS1 admission? Education ministry reacts

Nigeria

a year ago

Just in: 'Class of 1999' governors pay visit to President Tinubu as video, photos emerge

Just in: 'Class of 1999' governors pay visit to President Tinubu as video, photos emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Plateau: Massive tears as 27 victims killed after unknown gunmen brutally attacked community get mass burial

Plateau: Massive tears as 27 victims killed after unknown gunmen brutally attacked community get mass burial

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 election: Has Yobe governor Mai Mala Buni defected to ADC? Aide breaks silence

2027 election: Has Yobe governor Mai Mala Buni defected to ADC? Aide breaks silence

Politics

a year ago

2027 election: Powerful northern elder raises another big concern as alleged plot to dump Shettima deepens

2027 election: Powerful northern elder raises another big concern as alleged plot to dump Shettima deepens

Politics

a year ago

Breaking: APC NEC officially announces Tinubu’s Minister as new national chairman

Breaking: APC NEC officially announces Tinubu’s Minister as new national chairman

Politics

a year ago

Tinubu, governors reportedly agree on who should replace Ganduje as APC chairman

Tinubu, governors reportedly agree on who should replace Ganduje as APC chairman

Politics

a year ago

Tinubu and APC governors picked Nentawe Yilwatda to replace Ganduje as party chairman, aiming to restore unity and balance ahead of the 2027 elections.

Emir Sanusi issues strong warning, speaks on 'tough' punishment for wife beaters as details emerge

Emir Sanusi issues strong warning, speaks on 'tough' punishment for wife beaters as details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Emir Sanusi has condemned GBV, urged stricter punishment for abusers, backed Kano's Family Law draft, and warned titleholders against wife beating.

Just In: Natasha Akpoti placed on watch list as Immigration briefly detains her at Abuja airport

Just In: Natasha Akpoti placed on watch list as Immigration briefly detains her at Abuja airport

Nigeria

a year ago

Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan was briefly detained at Abuja airport over a watch list amid Senate tensions but was later allowed to board her flight to the UK.

"I hate Peter Obi": Edo APC chairman declares, insists on security clearance before visit

"I hate Peter Obi": Edo APC chairman declares, insists on security clearance before visit

Politics

a year ago

Edo APC Chairman Tenebe declared he hates Peter Obi, insisted Obi must get security clearance to visit, and linked him to a controversial ₦15m cash claim.

Trade Tops Agenda as Dr Odims Hosts Global Leaders at African Ambassadors' Economic Forum in US

Trade Tops Agenda as Dr Odims Hosts Global Leaders at African Ambassadors' Economic Forum in US

Nigeria

a year ago

Real estate development firm, MyAbujaHome Limited, has launched a premium residential project opportunities in the federal capital city, Abuja.

Just in: Tinubu told to immediately fire FCT minister Wike over 'atrocities'

Just in: Tinubu told to immediately fire FCT minister Wike over 'atrocities'

Nigeria

a year ago

Timi Frank urges Tinubu to suspend Wike over alleged land racketeering, corruption, and abuse of power, warning inaction could damage Tinubu's legacy.

Top political analyst predicts who would win Benue election in 2027: "Others are dead on arrival"

Top political analyst predicts who would win Benue election in 2027: "Others are dead on arrival"

Politics

a year ago

Top analyst Barns Chonkula has said Benue Gov Hyacinth Alia is set for 2027 re-election due to inclusive leadership, youth empowerment, among others.

Datti Baba-Ahmed speaks on what he did before going to meeting Abure

Datti Baba-Ahmed speaks on what he did before going to meeting Abure

Nigeria

a year ago

Datti Baba-Ahmed said Peter Obi knew about his NEC meeting attendance, dismissed Tanko’s claim, and urged unity within Labour Party to rescue Nigeria.

Kaduna College of Petroleum licence: Gov Uba Sani sends major message to Tinubu

Kaduna College of Petroleum licence: Gov Uba Sani sends major message to Tinubu

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Uba Sani hailed President Tinubu as CPESK was licensed to operate in Kaduna; PhD admissions were set for 2025 with UK ties for split-site study.

Ezra Ukanwa