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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

4783 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Clearwater Farms Brings Expertise to Lagos Polo Tournament

Clearwater Farms Brings Expertise to Lagos Polo Tournament

Sports

a year ago

2027: 'Why El-Rufai will woefully fail trying to defeat Tinubu', presidency blows hot, gives reasons

2027: 'Why El-Rufai will woefully fail trying to defeat Tinubu', presidency blows hot, gives reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

Report shows how much US has sent to Nigeria as foreign aid over the last 10 years, amount announced

Report shows how much US has sent to Nigeria as foreign aid over the last 10 years, amount announced

Nigeria

a year ago

Federal Civil Service Commission recruitment: Unemployed Nigerians drag FG, reasons, details emerge

Federal Civil Service Commission recruitment: Unemployed Nigerians drag FG, reasons, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Edo Election Tribunal: Okpebholo’s First Witness Admits to Over-Voting as Okpebholo Closes Case

Edo Election Tribunal: Okpebholo’s First Witness Admits to Over-Voting as Okpebholo Closes Case

Nigeria

a year ago

Trump moves against homosexuals, to sign executive order barring transgender females from sports

Trump moves against homosexuals, to sign executive order barring transgender females from sports

US

a year ago

Breaking: Tinubu to sack 3 INEC RECs, reasons and details released

Breaking: Tinubu to sack 3 INEC RECs, reasons and details released

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu has asked the Senate to approve the dismissal of three Resident Electoral Commissioners (RECs) from Abia, Adamawa, and Sokoto over alleged misconduct.

"Who's fooling who?": Nigerians react as Tinubu's minister claims US, UK citizens seek healthcare in Nigeria

"Who's fooling who?": Nigerians react as Tinubu's minister claims US, UK citizens seek healthcare in Nigeria

Nigeria

a year ago

Ali Pate, Nigeria's health minister, claims citizens from the UK, US, and West Africa are increasingly seeking medical care in Nigeria for healthcare services.

BREAKING: Wike, Ortom, other top politicians storm Ibadan, reasons emerge

BREAKING: Wike, Ortom, other top politicians storm Ibadan, reasons emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

FCT Minister Nyesom Wike and ex-Benue Governor Samuel Ortom visited Oyo Governor Seyi Makinde in Ibadan on Wednesday, February 5, to offer condolences.

Ohanaeze Ndigbo counters Wike, Rivers groups, mentions why he will not deny his Igbo identity

Ohanaeze Ndigbo counters Wike, Rivers groups, mentions why he will not deny his Igbo identity

Nigeria

a year ago

Ohanaeze Ndigbo President-General, Senator John Azuta-Mbata, insists he will never deny his Igbo identity, dismissing criticisms as baseless and misguided.

Apply now: Kwara govt begins teacher recruitment, application link, other details released

Apply now: Kwara govt begins teacher recruitment, application link, other details released

Nigeria

a year ago

The Kwara state's TESCOM has officially begun its recruitment process for teaching positions, according to a statement by Press Secretary Sam Onile.

Niger tanker explosions: 70 families jubilate as Nigeria's 1st lady releases aid, amount announced

Niger tanker explosions: 70 families jubilate as Nigeria's 1st lady releases aid, amount announced

Nigeria

a year ago

First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu, through the Renewed Hope Initiative (RHI), donates N100m to victims of the Niger tanker explosion and other disasters.

Ebonyi govt goes spiritual as herdsmen reportedly attack villages, kill over 10, many missing

Ebonyi govt goes spiritual as herdsmen reportedly attack villages, kill over 10, many missing

Nigeria

a year ago

The death toll from the attack on Amagu and two other villages in Nkalaha, Ishielu LGA, Ebonyi State, has risen to 15, with many residents still missing.

Owu chieftaincy titles: Olowu of Kuta mentions one condition for interested individuals

Owu chieftaincy titles: Olowu of Kuta mentions one condition for interested individuals

Nigeria

a year ago

The Olowu of Kuta, Oba Hammeed Adekunle Oyelude Makama, reaffirms that Owu Kuta chieftaincy titles are not for sale but are earned through merit and service.

Nigerian governor begins payment of 13th-month salary as workers jubilate massively

Nigerian governor begins payment of 13th-month salary as workers jubilate massively

Nigeria

a year ago

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde has honored his pledge to pay the 13th-month salary, as workers in the state received their payments on Monday evening, February 3.

Ezra Ukanwa