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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

4778 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Jubilation as Kalu Offers Scholarships to Orphans in Calabar

Jubilation as Kalu Offers Scholarships to Orphans in Calabar

Politics

a year ago

Jubilation as Texas governor gives appointment to Nigerian-born Kenneth Omoruyi, details emerge

Jubilation as Texas governor gives appointment to Nigerian-born Kenneth Omoruyi, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Lawyers react as corps member claims NYSC officials threatened her for criticising Tinubu’s govt

Lawyers react as corps member claims NYSC officials threatened her for criticising Tinubu’s govt

Nigeria

a year ago

Akpabio vs Natasha: SERAP sues Senate president, reasons emerge

Akpabio vs Natasha: SERAP sues Senate president, reasons emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Amnesty Int'l reacts as corps member claims NYSC officials threatened her for slamming Tinubu’s govt

Amnesty Int'l reacts as corps member claims NYSC officials threatened her for slamming Tinubu’s govt

Nigeria

a year ago

Tension in Abuja as pro-Akpabio protesters storm UN building, make one demand from Natasha

Tension in Abuja as pro-Akpabio protesters storm UN building, make one demand from Natasha

Nigeria

a year ago

SDP youth group rejects El-Rufai's defection, alleges attempt to hijack party

SDP youth group rejects El-Rufai's defection, alleges attempt to hijack party

Nigeria

a year ago

Social Democratic Party youth reject El-Rufai's defection, sparking party rift. They accuse the ex-governor of plotting a takeover, causing major internal division.

"APC is dead": El-Rufai declares, blasts Tinubu’s government over ministerial appointments

"APC is dead": El-Rufai declares, blasts Tinubu’s government over ministerial appointments

Politics

a year ago

Ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai said the APC is dead, accusing Tinubu’s government of sidelining loyalists while awarding ministerial slots to the highest bidders.

Fubara announces date he will present 2025 budget amid high political tension in Rivers

Fubara announces date he will present 2025 budget amid high political tension in Rivers

Politics

a year ago

Governor Siminalayi Fubara has notified the Rivers Assembly of his plan to present the 2025 budget on March 19 or any other suitable date chosen by the lawmakers.

Tinubu finally mentions why he approved tough economic reforms after emerging president

Tinubu finally mentions why he approved tough economic reforms after emerging president

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu said his economic reforms were crucial to safeguarding future generations and preventing Nigeria from economic collapse.

2023 election: Wike mentions one governor who betrayed him after secret plot to overthrow Atiku

2023 election: Wike mentions one governor who betrayed him after secret plot to overthrow Atiku

Politics

a year ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has exposed internal conflicts within the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that unfolded ahead of the 2023 general election.

El-Rufai mentions powerful ex-president who approved, blessed him before exiting APC for SDP

El-Rufai mentions powerful ex-president who approved, blessed him before exiting APC for SDP

Politics

a year ago

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai says ex-President Buhari approved and prayed for him before he left the APC for the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

Tragedy in Benin as 2-year-old girl killed during revenue enforcers’ clash with driver

Tragedy in Benin as 2-year-old girl killed during revenue enforcers’ clash with driver

Nigeria

a year ago

A tragic crash in Benin City claimed the life of a two-year-old girl, allegedly caused by members of the Edo State Public Safety Response Team (PSR).

Tinubu's government reacts after Nigerian TikToker found dead in Kenyan apartment

Tinubu's government reacts after Nigerian TikToker found dead in Kenyan apartment

Nigeria

a year ago

Federal Government has reacted to the tragic death of Nigerian content moderator Ladi Olubunmi, who was found dead in her Nairobi, Kenya apartment.

Natasha files contempt charge against Akpabio, others over suspension from Senate

Natasha files contempt charge against Akpabio, others over suspension from Senate

Nigeria

a year ago

Senate President Godswill Akpabio, the Senate Chief Whip, and others risk jail for allegedly defying a court order, as contempt proceedings begin against them.

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