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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

4652 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Tinubu’s ex-ministers who lost at APC primaries after resignation

Tinubu’s ex-ministers who lost at APC primaries after resignation

Nigeria

a month ago

Just In: Ex-Rivers gov Amaechi opens up on how he made Buhari win 2015 election, "It was never Tinubu"

Just In: Ex-Rivers gov Amaechi opens up on how he made Buhari win 2015 election, "It was never Tinubu"

Nigeria

a month ago

Oyo schools attack: Terrorists give one condition as security forces continue search

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Oyo schools attack: Terrorists give one condition as security forces continue search

Nigeria

a month ago

Breaking: Tinubu's ex-minister loses APC guber primary

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Breaking: Tinubu's ex-minister loses APC guber primary

Politics

a month ago

Ooni of Ife sends message to Dr Stanley Uzochukwu over Harvard, Oxford leadership feats

Ooni of Ife sends message to Dr Stanley Uzochukwu over Harvard, Oxford leadership feats

Nigeria

a month ago

Breaking: Orduen wins ADC ticket for House of Representatives in Vandeikya/Konshisha

Breaking: Orduen wins ADC ticket for House of Representatives in Vandeikya/Konshisha

Politics

a month ago

Breaking: Ex-governor's son, 2 others declared winner in APC assembly tickets

Breaking: Ex-governor's son, 2 others declared winner in APC assembly tickets

Politics

a month ago

Boluwatife Fayose has emerged as the APC candidate for Irepodun-Ifelodun 2 ahead of the 2027 elections, alongside other candidates confirmed through affirmation.

Breaking: Female ISWAP collaborator arrested in Borno as details emerge

Breaking: Female ISWAP collaborator arrested in Borno as details emerge

Nigeria

a month ago

Troops arrest Kellu Abba, 50, suspected of aiding Boko Haram in Borno State. Items seized during a security operation highlight ongoing counter-insurgency efforts.

Breaking: FG sets new important condition to get mobilized for NYSC

Breaking: FG sets new important condition to get mobilized for NYSC

Nigeria

a month ago

FG says NYSC mobilisation now requires NERD compliance certificate to curb fraud, as DG urges institutions and agencies to ensure strict adherence.

Drama as Nigerian gov reportedly rejects formerly announced preferred successor, declares new one

Drama as Nigerian gov reportedly rejects formerly announced preferred successor, declares new one

Politics

a month ago

The Kwara state governor reportedly drops earlier preferred successor and backs a new candidate ahead of APC primaries, sparking political tension.

Police break silence on release of abducted students, teacher in Oyo

Police break silence on release of abducted students, teacher in Oyo

Nigeria

a month ago

Oyo state Police say abducted students and teachers are yet to be rescued, debunking reports and assuring ongoing efforts to secure their release.

Tragedy as gunmen kill man in his house over alleged 'yahoo money'

Tragedy as gunmen kill man in his house over alleged 'yahoo money'

Nigeria

a month ago

Gunmen kill young man, Golden, in targeted attack in Igando, Lagos. Investigations ongoing as police explore motives, amid rising insecurity concerns.

Breaking: DHQ names terrorist group responsible for Oyo school kidnap

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Breaking: DHQ names terrorist group responsible for Oyo school kidnap

Nigeria

a month ago

Defence HQ clarifies misrepresentation in media about terrorist classification in Nigeria's South West; insists on commitment to national security and governance.

Lawmaker representing Gov Yusuf's constituency dumps APC after losing return ticket

Lawmaker representing Gov Yusuf's constituency dumps APC after losing return ticket

Politics

a month ago

Hon. Abdulmajid Isa Umar Mai Rigar Fata defects from APC to NDC after losing his ticket, boosting party support in Kano. Former officials also join NDC.

Breaking: APC declares winners in governorship primaries across 3 states

Breaking: APC declares winners in governorship primaries across 3 states

Nigeria

a month ago

Uba Sani secures 459,393 votes as the APC's sole governorship candidate for 2027, pledging enhanced governance and socio-economic development in Kaduna State.

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