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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

Tax reform: Presidency allays fears as northern leaders move against bills

Tax reform: Presidency allays fears as northern leaders move against bills

Nigeria

a year ago

Just in: Lagos seals Adeboye’s RCCG, 8 other top establishments, full list emerges

Just in: Lagos seals Adeboye’s RCCG, 8 other top establishments, full list emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

After France, Tinubu arrives in South Africa to lead conversation on 11 key areas

After France, Tinubu arrives in South Africa to lead conversation on 11 key areas

Nigeria

a year ago

Fubara vs Wike: Ex-president Jonathan sings praises of Rivers gov, declares him ‘general’

Fubara vs Wike: Ex-president Jonathan sings praises of Rivers gov, declares him ‘general’

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Reps suspend debate on Tinubu's tax reform bills, major reasons emerge

BREAKING: Reps suspend debate on Tinubu's tax reform bills, major reasons emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

US president Biden breaks promise, pardons son Hunter over firearms, tax crimes, Trump reacts

US president Biden breaks promise, pardons son Hunter over firearms, tax crimes, Trump reacts

US

a year ago

US: Donald Trump gives key appointment to In-law, details emerge

US: Donald Trump gives key appointment to In-law, details emerge

US

a year ago

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Dr. Massad Boulos, the father-in-law of his daughter Tiffany Trump, as Senior Advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs.

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

Gov Uba Sani of Kaduna State has commenced the implementation of the national minimum wage, dismissing allegations by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC).

Anger as Wike, Sanwo-Olu, others sighted with Tinubu in France: "An aberration, a needless jamboree"

Anger as Wike, Sanwo-Olu, others sighted with Tinubu in France: "An aberration, a needless jamboree"

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu's recent trip to France has sparked criticism, particularly after Governors Nyesom Wike and Babajide Sanwo-Olu were seen joining him.

COP29: Nigeria slams climate deal as developing nations reject $300bil climate donation

COP29: Nigeria slams climate deal as developing nations reject $300bil climate donation

Nigeria

a year ago

The COP29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan ended in chaos as Nigeria joined India, Malawi, and others in rejecting a $300 billion finance deal.

2027: "End of Tinubu's reign is near": PDP bigwig declares as Atiku, Obi meet for possible alliance

2027: "End of Tinubu's reign is near": PDP bigwig declares as Atiku, Obi meet for possible alliance

Politics

a year ago

A chieftain of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) David Itopa has said the reign of Tinubu might soon come to an end with the aliance move between Atiku and Obi.

Obasanjo finally replies Gowon on 'I told Abacha not to kill you' statement, details emerge

Obasanjo finally replies Gowon on 'I told Abacha not to kill you' statement, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo has reacted to Gen. Yakubu Gowon’s revelation that he intervened to prevent Obasanjo’s execution during General Sani Abacha’s regime.

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

The Nigeria Police Force has denied allegations from Amnesty International about its actions during the #EndBadGovernance protests held from August 1 to 10, 2024.

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

Aides to ex-vice president Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi, the LP’s 2023 presidential candidate, have denied rumors of a possible alliance ahead of the 2027 elections.

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

Hassan Oladotun, President of the Yoruba Council Worldwide, has urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to address the escalating terror threat in the northwest.

Ezra Ukanwa