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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

NUPRC boss Komolafe puts Nigeria on global energy map, earns praise ahead of London awards

NUPRC boss Komolafe puts Nigeria on global energy map, earns praise ahead of London awards

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu, Keyamo praised for restoring global confidence in aviation sector

Tinubu, Keyamo praised for restoring global confidence in aviation sector

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu breaks silence as Shariah council leader Hadiyyatullah is declared dead

Tinubu breaks silence as Shariah council leader Hadiyyatullah is declared dead

Nigeria

a year ago

Was Tinubu's son involved in alleged attack on NANS President? Seyi Breaks silence

Was Tinubu's son involved in alleged attack on NANS President? Seyi Breaks silence

Nigeria

a year ago

List of 'American' schools in Lagos, their actual registration and school fees

List of 'American' schools in Lagos, their actual registration and school fees

Education

a year ago

New Prophesies emerge as primate Ayodele speaks on who will succeed Tinubu after his 2nd term

New Prophesies emerge as primate Ayodele speaks on who will succeed Tinubu after his 2nd term

Politics

a year ago

Nigerian governor spits fire, mentions why Peter Obi should not talk about poverty in Nigeria

Nigerian governor spits fire, mentions why Peter Obi should not talk about poverty in Nigeria

Politics

a year ago

Lagos governor Sanwo-Olu has criticised Peter Obi, claiming he has no moral right to discuss poverty in Nigeria due to his poor record as Anambra governor.

After meeting Zelensky, Trump breaks silence on Putin’s deadly missile strikes on civilians

After meeting Zelensky, Trump breaks silence on Putin’s deadly missile strikes on civilians

US

a year ago

Donald Trump has questioned Vladimir Putin’s willingness to end the Ukraine war after meeting Volodymyr Zelensky during Pope Francis’s funeral in Rome.

2027 election: Top APC governor mentions why he will not dump party: "I'll be the last man standing"

2027 election: Top APC governor mentions why he will not dump party: "I'll be the last man standing"

Politics

a year ago

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has dismissed rumours of leaving the APC, describing the claims as false and pledging unwavering loyalty to his party.

Has Niger Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba resigned? Aide breaks silence

Has Niger Deputy Governor, Yakubu Garba resigned? Aide breaks silence

Nigeria

a year ago

Deputy Governor of Niger State, Yakubu Garba, has not resigned, his aide confirms, dismissing social media rumours and affirming he remains active in office.

Pope Francis' funeral: Zelenskyy shares what he discussed with Trump as photo trends

Pope Francis' funeral: Zelenskyy shares what he discussed with Trump as photo trends

US

a year ago

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and US President Trump held an impromptu meeting at Pope Francis' funeral, discussing a ceasefire and lasting peace for Ukraine.

Pope Francis' burial: Trump accused of 'disrespect' after storming venue without the approved dress code

Pope Francis' burial: Trump accused of 'disrespect' after storming venue without the approved dress code

World

a year ago

Donald Trump has been accused of disrespect after wearing a blue suit & tie at Pope Francis' funeral, defying the Vatican’s strict dress code for the occasion.

JAMB: Police give update on girl who went missing on her way to write UTME

JAMB: Police give update on girl who went missing on her way to write UTME

Nigeria

a year ago

Lagos Police have confirmed the safe return of Esther Oladele, who went missing on her way to write JAMB exams. The family & authorities worked to resolve the case.

Pope Francis: Video, photos show emotional moment late pontiff’s coffin was sealed before burial

Pope Francis: Video, photos show emotional moment late pontiff’s coffin was sealed before burial

Europe

a year ago

Pope Francis' coffin was sealed in a solemn ceremony at St. Peter's Basilica. Over 250,000 mourners paid respects, and the Pope was laid to rest in a humble tomb.

Pope Francis funeral: Video shows where late pontiff was buried

Pope Francis funeral: Video shows where late pontiff was buried

Europe

a year ago

Pope Francis was buried at St Mary Major in Rome with a solemn ceremony. World leaders attended, and prayers were recited as his burial rites were concluded.

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