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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

4809 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"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

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

NOA sends message on alleged planned nationwide protest: "We've identified the sponsors"

NOA sends message on alleged planned nationwide protest: "We've identified the sponsors"

Nigeria

2 years ago

"A drop in the ocean": Atiku speaks on Reps' decision to slash salary by 50% to combat hunger

"A drop in the ocean": Atiku speaks on Reps' decision to slash salary by 50% to combat hunger

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Reps pledge 50% salary cut to combat hunger crisis, Nigerians react

BREAKING: Reps pledge 50% salary cut to combat hunger crisis, Nigerians react

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Senate moves to create local government electoral commission, Nigerians react

BREAKING: Senate moves to create local government electoral commission, Nigerians react

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Appeal court gives verdict on APC's suit seeking to nullify Bayelsa gov Diri's re-election

BREAKING: Appeal court gives verdict on APC's suit seeking to nullify Bayelsa gov Diri's re-election

Politics

2 years ago

Appeal Court has upheld the election of Governor Douye Diri and Deputy Governor Lawrence Oborwahariewo in the November 11, 2023, Bayelsa State governorship election.

Wike vs Fubara: PDP governors pick side in Rivers crisis, propose solution

Wike vs Fubara: PDP governors pick side in Rivers crisis, propose solution

Politics

2 years ago

The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) Governors’ Forum has expressed support for Governor Simi Fubara of Rivers state and suggested a political solution in the state.

JUST IN: Bill proposing 6-year single term for president, governors scales first reading

JUST IN: Bill proposing 6-year single term for president, governors scales first reading

Nigeria

2 years ago

Reps members passed the first reading of a bill aiming to establish a single six-year term for the President, State Governors, and Local Government Area Chairmen.

PDP governors share their position on new minimum wage, give reasons

PDP governors share their position on new minimum wage, give reasons

Nigeria

2 years ago

PDP governors have expressed strong support for organized labour's campaign for a new national minimum wage due to economic challenges in Nigeria.

Peter Obi writes supporters ahead of 63rd birthday, details how he wants to be celebrated

Peter Obi writes supporters ahead of 63rd birthday, details how he wants to be celebrated

Nigeria

2 years ago

Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has issued a heartfelt appeal to his well-wishers and supporters to focus on giving back to society.

Tragedy as 'area boys' stab Bayelsa varsity final-year student to death over N150 levy dispute

Tragedy as 'area boys' stab Bayelsa varsity final-year student to death over N150 levy dispute

Nigeria

2 years ago

There is widespread outrage in Bayelsa State, following the fatal stabbing of a final-year student from Niger Delta University on Monday, July 15.

Just in: Fresh Twist as Edo Assembly appeals Shaibu’s reinstatement, details emerge

Just in: Fresh Twist as Edo Assembly appeals Shaibu’s reinstatement, details emerge

Politics

2 years ago

Edo State House of Assembly has appealed the Federal High Court ruling overturning the impeachment of former Deputy Philip Shaibu and ordered his reinstatement.

Lagos gov't speaks on alleged Introduction of monthly environmental sanitation in July

Lagos gov't speaks on alleged Introduction of monthly environmental sanitation in July

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Lagos State Government dismissed rumors that it has re-introduced monthly environmental sanitation or any movement restrictions by the end of July.

Video: University of Ibadan students stage protest against electricity rationing, tuition hike

Video: University of Ibadan students stage protest against electricity rationing, tuition hike

Education

2 years ago

Students at the University of Ibadan have launched a protest to voice their dissatisfaction with the 10-hour daily electricity schedule on campus, and tuition hike.

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