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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

4802 articles published since 17 May 2024

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6.8bn Dollars Debt: APC group blows hot, demands immediate sack of NNPCL boss, Kyari

6.8bn Dollars Debt: APC group blows hot, demands immediate sack of NNPCL boss, Kyari

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Tragedy as gunmen kill policeman, vigilante in Sokoto

BREAKING: Tragedy as gunmen kill policeman, vigilante in Sokoto

Nigeria

a year ago

JUST IN: Tragedy as terrorists attack Yobe community, kill many, burn houses, shops

JUST IN: Tragedy as terrorists attack Yobe community, kill many, burn houses, shops

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Fire outbreak at Katsina Government House, details emerge

BREAKING: Fire outbreak at Katsina Government House, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Atiku demands immediate listing of NNPCL, reasons, details emerge

Atiku demands immediate listing of NNPCL, reasons, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Fuel queue: Why DG DSS should investigate Mele Kyari, other oil sector players, Rights group speaks

Fuel queue: Why DG DSS should investigate Mele Kyari, other oil sector players, Rights group speaks

Nigeria

a year ago

Ekiti unveils committee on N70,000 minimum wage, details emerge

Ekiti unveils committee on N70,000 minimum wage, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Ekiti State Governor, Biodun Oyebanji, has established a 13-member committee to negotiate the implementation of the new minimum wage in the state.

BREAKING: Electoral Commission in Kebbi declares winner of LGA election, details emerge

BREAKING: Electoral Commission in Kebbi declares winner of LGA election, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

The Kebbi State Independent Electoral Commission announced that the All-Progressives Congress won all seats in Saturday’s local council elections in the state.

Tensions escalate at Kano orientation camp as prospective corps members are left stranded

Tensions escalate at Kano orientation camp as prospective corps members are left stranded

Nigeria

a year ago

Several prospective Corps members who reported to the Kusalla orientation camp in Karaye Local Government Area of Kano State are currently stranded.

"So long they're capable": Shekarau reacts to Tinubu’s appointment of security chiefs from southwest

"So long they're capable": Shekarau reacts to Tinubu’s appointment of security chiefs from southwest

Nigeria

a year ago

Ex-Kano State Governor, Ibrahim Shekarau, the north has no issue with President Bola Tinubu's appointment of security agency heads from the South West.

Photos: 31million pills, bottles of opioid worth N17.9bn intercepted by NDLEA at Nigerian ports

Photos: 31million pills, bottles of opioid worth N17.9bn intercepted by NDLEA at Nigerian ports

Nigeria

a year ago

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a total of 31,124,600 pills of tramadol (225mg) among others in two states

Yoruba Council speaks on Seyi Tinubu's alleged involvement in father's govt amid backlash

Yoruba Council speaks on Seyi Tinubu's alleged involvement in father's govt amid backlash

Nigeria

a year ago

The Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW), led by its President, Oladotun Hassan, has supported Seyi Tinubu activities in his father, Bola Tinubu's administration.

Igbos vs Yorubas: Council lists 5 historical reasons for prolonged feud, proffers solutions

Igbos vs Yorubas: Council lists 5 historical reasons for prolonged feud, proffers solutions

Nigeria

a year ago

A Council led by its President Hassan Oladotun, has identified key historical, political, and socio-economic factors contributing feud between Igbo and Yorubas.

Released presidential jets: "Amosun must be investigated": HEDA sends strong message to Tinubu

Released presidential jets: "Amosun must be investigated": HEDA sends strong message to Tinubu

Nigeria

a year ago

HEDA Resource Centre has issued a strong appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to investigation the assets of ex Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun.

ICPC alerted: HEDA indicts Abia poly, 3 top MDAs in Major Corruption Scandal, Details Emerge

ICPC alerted: HEDA indicts Abia poly, 3 top MDAs in Major Corruption Scandal, Details Emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

HEDA has officially petitioned the ICPC, urging an investigation into several Nigerian Ministries, Departments, and Agencies accused of serious financial misconduct.

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