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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

4807 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Edo guber: Group sends message to Oshiomhole: "Stop the lies against Ighodalo"

Edo guber: Group sends message to Oshiomhole: "Stop the lies against Ighodalo"

Politics

2 years ago

Former PDP secretary Mustapha, others dump PDP for APC, give reasons

Former PDP secretary Mustapha, others dump PDP for APC, give reasons

Politics

2 years ago

"It'll be cruel": Northern youths warn Tinubu over possible fuel hike to fund new minimum wage

"It'll be cruel": Northern youths warn Tinubu over possible fuel hike to fund new minimum wage

Nigeria

2 years ago

"Dark clouds gathering," Northern youths send crucial message to Tinubu over economic hardship

"Dark clouds gathering," Northern youths send crucial message to Tinubu over economic hardship

Nigeria

2 years ago

Shaibu kneels before Oshiomhole while defecting to APC, video emerges

Shaibu kneels before Oshiomhole while defecting to APC, video emerges

Politics

2 years ago

Matawalle sends crucial message to political opponents: "Stop linking me with banditry in Zamfara"

Matawalle sends crucial message to political opponents: "Stop linking me with banditry in Zamfara"

Nigeria

2 years ago

Sit-at-home: Enugu Governor slams Simon Ekpa, speaks on why Finnish Govt should repatriate him

Sit-at-home: Enugu Governor slams Simon Ekpa, speaks on why Finnish Govt should repatriate him

Nigeria

2 years ago

Enugu state governor Peter Mbah has criticized Simon Ekpa, the Finland-based Biafra agitator, saying he is exploiting and sufferings the Igbo people.

Tension as Nnamdi Azikiwe university sacks Vice-Chancellor, details emerge

Tension as Nnamdi Azikiwe university sacks Vice-Chancellor, details emerge

Education

2 years ago

The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, has dismissed the institution’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Ikechebelu.

"It's outrageous": IPAC condemns attack on Nwanyanwu, demands immediate investigation

"It's outrageous": IPAC condemns attack on Nwanyanwu, demands immediate investigation

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in a statement in Abuja has strongly condemned the attack on Zenith Party National Chairman, Chief Dan Nwanyanwu

IPAC berates Senate over move to establish LG Electoral Commission bill

IPAC berates Senate over move to establish LG Electoral Commission bill

Nigeria

2 years ago

Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has criticized the proposed bill to establish a Local Government Electoral Commission, labelling it as "flawed" and "wasteful."

"Tinubu's achievements is beyond expectations," 100 CSOs vow to boycott nationwide protest

"Tinubu's achievements is beyond expectations," 100 CSOs vow to boycott nationwide protest

Nigeria

2 years ago

100 civil society organizations in Nigeria have declared their intention to abstain from the upcoming mass protests against President Bola Tinubu's administration.

Economic Hardship: LP chieftain, Maduka speaks on why Tinubu should engage Peter Obi, Atiku, others

Economic Hardship: LP chieftain, Maduka speaks on why Tinubu should engage Peter Obi, Atiku, others

Nigeria

2 years ago

Labour Party Chieftain Basil Maduka has called on President Bola Tinubu to engage leaders of opposition party to tackle the economic hardship in the country.

JAMB lists 5 Nigerian universities involved in illegal admission, shares details

JAMB lists 5 Nigerian universities involved in illegal admission, shares details

Nigeria

2 years ago

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has accused several tertiary institutions of conducting illegal admissions, while also listing the institutions involved.

"This is unbearable," Sanusi decries spate of economic hardship in Nigeria

"This is unbearable," Sanusi decries spate of economic hardship in Nigeria

Nigeria

2 years ago

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has voiced serious concerns about the severe economic hardships facing Nigerians. calling for urgent action.

Ohanaeze revokes protest in S/East, sends crucial message to Igbos in North, West

Ohanaeze revokes protest in S/East, sends crucial message to Igbos in North, West

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Igbo people living outside their region have been advised to avoid participating in the planned nationwide protest against economic hardship starting in August.

Ezra Ukanwa