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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

Author's articles

Rwanda govt takes action, shuts down over 5000 churches in nationwide crackdown, details emerge

Rwanda govt takes action, shuts down over 5000 churches in nationwide crackdown, details emerge

Africa

a year ago

Tinubu's govt to roll out new minimum wage for junior federal workers, details emerge

Tinubu's govt to roll out new minimum wage for junior federal workers, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Did UNIPORT charge N649,400 as clearance fees for final-year students? Varsity clarifies

Did UNIPORT charge N649,400 as clearance fees for final-year students? Varsity clarifies

Education

a year ago

Kano driver returns lost huge sum of money to owner, police react

Kano driver returns lost huge sum of money to owner, police react

Nigeria

a year ago

28 people reportedly die in Lagos/Ibadan expressway crashes, FRSC reacts

28 people reportedly die in Lagos/Ibadan expressway crashes, FRSC reacts

Nigeria

a year ago

'Prophetess' , accomplice defraud Lagos housewife of N8 million, police take action

'Prophetess' , accomplice defraud Lagos housewife of N8 million, police take action

Nigeria

a year ago

Tinubu's govt unveils major move to bring back 12,400 doctors abroad, details emerge

Tinubu's govt unveils major move to bring back 12,400 doctors abroad, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

President Bola Tinubu has said about 12,400 Nigerian doctors are working abroad, stating that plans are on to return them to Nigeria to boost the health sector.

Akwa Ibom governor falls victim as fraudsters ‘hack’ WhatsApp phone number

Akwa Ibom governor falls victim as fraudsters ‘hack’ WhatsApp phone number

Nigeria

a year ago

The state government of Akwa Ibom has raised the alarm over the possible hacking of the Whatsapp account of its state governor, Umo Eno, urging public caution.

Balami shuns 40th Birthday celebration, to empower 160 youths in aviation industry

Balami shuns 40th Birthday celebration, to empower 160 youths in aviation industry

Nigeria

a year ago

A prominent aviation expert, Isaac Balami, has moved to boycott his birthday celebration, noting that he would empower about 160 Nigerians in the aviation industry

Why did WAEC withhold WASSCE results of Ogun state's students?

Why did WAEC withhold WASSCE results of Ogun state's students?

Education

a year ago

Mr. Ayobami Suberu, the Branch Controller of the West African Examination Council for Ogun State, has shared reasons why some results were withheld in the state.

Breaking: Jubilation as President Tinubu approves 300% salary increase for judicial officers, details emerge

Breaking: Jubilation as President Tinubu approves 300% salary increase for judicial officers, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

As part of effort to improve standard of living, President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the Judicial Office Holders' Salaries and Allowances Bill into law.

Immigration speak on possible punishment for woman who tore husband's passport at Lagos airport

Immigration speak on possible punishment for woman who tore husband's passport at Lagos airport

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigerians Immigration Service has shared details of possible punishment for a Nigerian woman who tore her husband's passport at Lagos airport.

"To make life bearable": Ekiti Monarch takes 2 major actions to tackle economic hardship

"To make life bearable": Ekiti Monarch takes 2 major actions to tackle economic hardship

Nigeria

a year ago

As the country continues to witness a spike in hardship, an Ekiti monarch has recently banned traders' associations and slashed food prices to ease life.

Nat'l broadcast: "All issues were addressed": Yoruba council hails Tinubu, urges arrest of Sowore

Nat'l broadcast: "All issues were addressed": Yoruba council hails Tinubu, urges arrest of Sowore

Nigeria

a year ago

The Yoruba council led by Barr. Hassan Oladotun, has commended President Bola Tinubu over the national broadcast to Nigerians during the hardship protests.

Protests: Why Nigerians should shift hunger frustration to Buhari, Yoruba Council gives reasons

Protests: Why Nigerians should shift hunger frustration to Buhari, Yoruba Council gives reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

Yoruba Council has advised Nigerians to channel hardship frustration to Nigeria's former president, Mohammadu Buhari, adding that blaming Tinubu is counterproductive

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