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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

4794 articles published since 17 May 2024

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UNGA 79: "It'll help solve challenges": Tinubu seeks debt forgiveness for Nigeria, other countries

UNGA 79: "It'll help solve challenges": Tinubu seeks debt forgiveness for Nigeria, other countries

Nigeria

a year ago

"Finally woken up": Group blasts Governor Dauda Lawal Over Attacks on Matawalle

"Finally woken up": Group blasts Governor Dauda Lawal Over Attacks on Matawalle

Nigeria

a year ago

"Not because of Tinubu's policies": Akpabio sends words to Nigerians over biting economic hardship

"Not because of Tinubu's policies": Akpabio sends words to Nigerians over biting economic hardship

Nigeria

a year ago

Nigerians react as Adeleke takes bold step to ease life of Osun workers, details emerge

Nigerians react as Adeleke takes bold step to ease life of Osun workers, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Justice Nyako hands off Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial, Remits Case file back to CJ, video trends

BREAKING: Justice Nyako hands off Nnamdi Kanu’s Trial, Remits Case file back to CJ, video trends

Nigeria

a year ago

Sexual, gender-based violence claimed lives of 401 women in Nigeria in 2022, says foundation

Sexual, gender-based violence claimed lives of 401 women in Nigeria in 2022, says foundation

Nigeria

a year ago

Drama as Oba of Benin counters Oshiomhole in presence of Akpabio, Okpebholo, others

Drama as Oba of Benin counters Oshiomhole in presence of Akpabio, Okpebholo, others

Politics

a year ago

The Oba of Benin, Oba Ewuare II, on Sunday, publicly denied a claim made by ex-Edo State Gov, Comrade Adams Oshiomhole, regarding the 2016 gubernatorial election.

BREAKING: Pro-Fubara LG caretaker chairmen dump PDP for APP in pre-election drama

BREAKING: Pro-Fubara LG caretaker chairmen dump PDP for APP in pre-election drama

Politics

a year ago

In a major drama ahead of the Rivers State local elections, several Caretaker Committee Chairmen loyal to Gov Siminalayi Fubara have defected from the PDP to APP.

16 major projects, bills approved at FEC meeting to address nat'l challenges, details emerge

16 major projects, bills approved at FEC meeting to address nat'l challenges, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

The Federal Government has approved about 16 projects to address concerns on major economic, infractrural and social challeges currently ravaging the country.

Peter Obi, Linus Okorie, Chimezie Amadi, Mark Angel, Others Set For 2024 Social Media Fest

Peter Obi, Linus Okorie, Chimezie Amadi, Mark Angel, Others Set For 2024 Social Media Fest

Nigeria

a year ago

Very influential Nigerians are set to participate in the upcoming Social Media Fest (SMFEST 2024), the fourth edition of the Africa’s premier technology and business innovation event.

Edo polls: PDP's Ighodalo finally speaks after his defeat to APC: "My mandate was brazenly stolen"

Edo polls: PDP's Ighodalo finally speaks after his defeat to APC: "My mandate was brazenly stolen"

Politics

a year ago

Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) candidate Asue Ighodalo has spoken out after losing the Edo State governorship election to APC's Monday Okpebholo.

Peter Obi finally breaks silence on outcome of Edo Guber: "Our recruitment process fatally flawed"

Peter Obi finally breaks silence on outcome of Edo Guber: "Our recruitment process fatally flawed"

Politics

a year ago

Former presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi, has strongly criticized the recent Edo State gubernatorial election, describing it as 'state capture'

NiMet raises alarm on looming nationwide thunderstorms for 3 days

NiMet raises alarm on looming nationwide thunderstorms for 3 days

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has issued a weather alert, warning of nationwide thunderstorms from Monday, September 23, to Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Video: PDP, LP numb as Governor-elect Okpebholo, visits Oba of Benin amidst post-election celebrations

Video: PDP, LP numb as Governor-elect Okpebholo, visits Oba of Benin amidst post-election celebrations

Politics

a year ago

Senator Monday Okpebholo, the Governor-Elect of Edo State, and his Deputy Governor-Elect, Hon. Dennis Idahosa, paid a courtesy visit to the revered Oba of Benin.

Edo guber: 5 powerful forces that worked against Obaseki, dashed Ighodalo’s hope, details below

Edo guber: 5 powerful forces that worked against Obaseki, dashed Ighodalo’s hope, details below

Politics

a year ago

After INEC declared Monday Okpebholo the winner of the Edo election, five politicians emerged as key forces against Governor Obaseki and his candidate, Ighodalo.

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