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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

4786 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Police react as Amnesty International says 24 killed, over 1,200 detained during #EndBadGovernance protest

Police react as Amnesty International says 24 killed, over 1,200 detained during #EndBadGovernance protest

Nigeria

a year ago

2027 Presidency: Did Atiku, Obi agree to form alliance during Adamawa breakfast? Aides clarify

2027 Presidency: Did Atiku, Obi agree to form alliance during Adamawa breakfast? Aides clarify

Politics

a year ago

Lukarawa: Yoruba council sends message to Tinubu as new terror group hunts northwest

Lukarawa: Yoruba council sends message to Tinubu as new terror group hunts northwest

Nigeria

a year ago

Amid hunger, high inflation, Tinubu says subsidy removal yielding positive results, gives reasons

Amid hunger, high inflation, Tinubu says subsidy removal yielding positive results, gives reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

Katsina govt takes major action to improve electricity, details emerge

Katsina govt takes major action to improve electricity, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

"Your timing is wrong": Tinubu told to quash tax reforms move as Nigerians decry hunger, inflation

"Your timing is wrong": Tinubu told to quash tax reforms move as Nigerians decry hunger, inflation

Nigeria

a year ago

Real reasons Tinubu introduce tax reform bill finally emerge

Real reasons Tinubu introduce tax reform bill finally emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and Orientation, has outlined the objectives behind Tinubu's tax reform bills.

BREAKING: After visit to France, Tinubu heads to South Africa, details emerge

BREAKING: After visit to France, Tinubu heads to South Africa, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu will leave France for Cape Town on December 2 to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission.

Brazil-based Nigerian businessman arrested for smuggling drugs swallowed in his stomach

Brazil-based Nigerian businessman arrested for smuggling drugs swallowed in his stomach

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerian businessman Ezeokoli Sylva, based in Brazil, was arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for attempting to smuggle 700 grams of drugs.

BREAKING: Nigerian governor begins payment of higher minimum wage, details emerge

BREAKING: Nigerian governor begins payment of higher minimum wage, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has approved the implementation of a new minimum wage of N75,554 to enhance the welfare of public servants.

Tinubu in France: Macron unveils date and venue for major event to be hosted in Nigeria, video emerges

Tinubu in France: Macron unveils date and venue for major event to be hosted in Nigeria, video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

For cultural and industrial relations, French President Emmanuel Macron has revealed that Lagos will host the next Forum Creation Africa in the latter half of 2025.

LG election: Chief justice takes action on Ogun poll controversies

LG election: Chief justice takes action on Ogun poll controversies

Nigeria

a year ago

Ogun State Chief Judge, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has inaugurated a 9-member tribunal to handle petitions stemming from the November 16 local government elections.

Benue: Court nullifies APC caretaker committee, gives reason

Benue: Court nullifies APC caretaker committee, gives reason

Nigeria

a year ago

Justice T.A. Kume of the Makurdi High Court has nullified the All Progressives Congress (APC)'s appointment of a seven-member caretaker committee in Benue State.

Breaking: WTO General Council reappoints Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for second term as Director-General

Breaking: WTO General Council reappoints Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala for second term as Director-General

Nigeria

a year ago

The World Trade Organization (WTO) General Council has confirmed Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala's reappointment as DG, with her second term starting on September 1, 2025.

Lagos Boat Regatta 2024 Set for December 21 at Five Cowries Creek

Lagos Boat Regatta 2024 Set for December 21 at Five Cowries Creek

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to transforming Nigeria into a global agricultural export powerhouse by 2025.

Ezra Ukanwa