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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

Nigerians react as police operative reportedly kills top Igbo highlife musician in Enugu

Nigerians react as police operative reportedly kills top Igbo highlife musician in Enugu

Nigeria

2 years ago

Angry housewife inflicts severe injury on husband’s manhood over disagreement, police react

Angry housewife inflicts severe injury on husband’s manhood over disagreement, police react

Nigeria

2 years ago

5 killers of UNILORIN graduate in police net, details emerge

5 killers of UNILORIN graduate in police net, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

APC group, CSO tackle Mele Kyari over persistent failure to restore Port Harcourt, Kaduna refineries

APC group, CSO tackle Mele Kyari over persistent failure to restore Port Harcourt, Kaduna refineries

Nigeria

2 years ago

Reps take action on bill seeking to expand Islamic law in 1999 constitution, details emerge

Reps take action on bill seeking to expand Islamic law in 1999 constitution, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Atiku's top aide ridicules Tinubu's appointment of Bianca Ojukwu as stunt for 2027 votes

Atiku's top aide ridicules Tinubu's appointment of Bianca Ojukwu as stunt for 2027 votes

Nigeria

2 years ago

Tears as Kano gov’s spokesperson, Dawakin-Tofa's 15-year-old son dies

Tears as Kano gov’s spokesperson, Dawakin-Tofa's 15-year-old son dies

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Kano State Government and community are in mourning following the tragic loss of 15-year-old Sadiq Modibbo Bature, son of Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa.

Benue caucus sends urgent message to Akume, Utsev as Tinubu fires 6 top ministers, details emerge

Benue caucus sends urgent message to Akume, Utsev as Tinubu fires 6 top ministers, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Benue State Caucus has voiced strong support for SGF Senator George Akume and Water Resources Minister Professor Joseph Utsev as Tinubu fires six ministers.

10 major mistakes of ex-education minister unveiled as group backs Tinubu's decision to sack Mamman

10 major mistakes of ex-education minister unveiled as group backs Tinubu's decision to sack Mamman

Nigeria

2 years ago

Education for Accelerated Development (EDAD), has praised President Bola Tinubu for removing Professor Tahir Mamman from his position as Minister of Education.

Okonjo-Iweala reacts to alleged $57.5 billion claim by Simon Ekpa for Biafran government

Okonjo-Iweala reacts to alleged $57.5 billion claim by Simon Ekpa for Biafran government

Nigeria

2 years ago

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, DG of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has strongly denied allegations linking her to securing $57.5 billion for the Biafran government.

Nigerian Army arrests IPOB/ESN founding leader, 3 commanders, in fresh Anambra, Abia, Enugu raid

Nigerian Army arrests IPOB/ESN founding leader, 3 commanders, in fresh Anambra, Abia, Enugu raid

Nigeria

2 years ago

In a major operation in the Southeast, the Nigerian Army has captured a founding leader of IPOB and three other commanders of its armed wing, the ESN.

Cabinet shake-up: Presidency opens up on why Matawalle was not sacked amid terrorism allegations

Cabinet shake-up: Presidency opens up on why Matawalle was not sacked amid terrorism allegations

Nigeria

2 years ago

After President Tinubu's recent cabinet reshuffle, Special Adviser Bayo Onanuga explained why Defence Minister Bello Matawalle was not dismissed.

JUST IN: Presidency finally gives 3 reasons for sacking 6 ministers

JUST IN: Presidency finally gives 3 reasons for sacking 6 ministers

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reshuffled his cabinet, removing six ministers following a performance review based on public perception and data analysis.

Benue gov takes action against attorney general for challenging EFCC’s legality

Benue gov takes action against attorney general for challenging EFCC’s legality

Nigeria

2 years ago

Benue Governor Hyacinth Alia has suspended Attorney General Fidelis Mnyim following his involvement in a court case that challenged EFCC's legality.

Cabinet reshuffle: More heads to roll as President Tinubu cracks down on underperformance

Cabinet reshuffle: More heads to roll as President Tinubu cracks down on underperformance

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Bola Tinubu has sacked five ministers and reassigned ten others in a bid to remove underperformers and fulfill his campaign promises to Nigerians.

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