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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

4310 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Breaking: Amaechi announces what he'll stop in Nigeria when he becomes President

Breaking: Amaechi announces what he'll stop in Nigeria when he becomes President

Nigeria

2 days ago

NDC announces who will be its presidential candidate for 2027

NDC announces who will be its presidential candidate for 2027

Politics

3 days ago

Breaking: Shettima opens up on what people told Tinubu about him, "That I want to kill the president"

Breaking: Shettima opens up on what people told Tinubu about him, "That I want to kill the president"

Nigeria

3 days ago

Breaking: Kwara governor announces preferred successor

Breaking: Kwara governor announces preferred successor

Nigeria

3 days ago

Breaking: Ex-President Jonathan reportedly obtains PDP presidential form, set to take next action

Breaking: Ex-President Jonathan reportedly obtains PDP presidential form, set to take next action

Nigeria

3 days ago

Breaking: Osun central senator loses APC re-election ticket as details emerge

Breaking: Osun central senator loses APC re-election ticket as details emerge

Nigeria

3 days ago

Breaking: Amaechi announces what he'll do within the first 6 months of becoming Nigeria's president

Breaking: Amaechi announces what he'll do within the first 6 months of becoming Nigeria's president

Nigeria

3 days ago

Rotimi Amaechi pledges electoral reforms within six months of presidency, citing the need for credible elections to tackle Nigeria’s governance and economic crises.

Breaking: Sam Amadi breaks silence on joining senatorial race in NDC

Breaking: Sam Amadi breaks silence on joining senatorial race in NDC

Politics

3 days ago

The NDC confirms Mr. Peter Obi as the sole presidential candidate for 2027, with important updates on nomination deadlines and screening procedures.

Oyo gov finally speaks on whereabouts of 7.7bn surveillance aircraft shortly after school attack

Oyo gov finally speaks on whereabouts of 7.7bn surveillance aircraft shortly after school attack

Nigeria

3 days ago

Gov Seyi Makinde clarifies the status of Oyo State’s £7.7 billion surveillance aircraft, assuring they are in final assembly with the Nigerian Air Force in Lagos.

Hisbah officers arrest man found hiding inside “Ghana Must-Go” bag in married woman’s home

Hisbah officers arrest man found hiding inside “Ghana Must-Go” bag in married woman’s home

Nigeria

4 days ago

Kebbi Hisbah Board arrests a man concealed in a "Ghana Must-Go" bag at a married woman's home, sparking community concern and prompting further investigation.

Breaking: Tension as Amaechi declares what may happen in ADC primaries, "He must fail"

Breaking: Tension as Amaechi declares what may happen in ADC primaries, "He must fail"

Politics

4 days ago

Rotimi Amaechi expresses confidence in winning the ADC presidential ticket for 2027, questioning Atiku's primary success record and advocating for electability.

APM reacts to attack, abduction of teachers and pupils in Oyo schools

APM reacts to attack, abduction of teachers and pupils in Oyo schools

Nigeria

4 days ago

APM condemns the brutal attack on Oyo schools that resulted in abductions and fatalities, urging security agencies to intensify rescue efforts for victims.

EFCC breaks silence on UUTH incident, sends direct message to Ekpe, NMA

EFCC breaks silence on UUTH incident, sends direct message to Ekpe, NMA

Nigeria

4 days ago

EFCC issues apology to UUTH staff and NMA over May 12 incident, pledges full investigation and commitment to collaboration in anti-corruption efforts.

Breaking: APC decides Ndume’s fate in 5th-term Senate bid

Breaking: APC decides Ndume’s fate in 5th-term Senate bid

Nigeria

4 days ago

Ali Ndume secures the APC senatorial ticket for Borno South unopposed, commending party unity as he prepares for a fifth Senate term in the 2027 elections.

Breaking: APC clears Oden Ewa for Cross River central 2027 senatorial race

Breaking: APC clears Oden Ewa for Cross River central 2027 senatorial race

Nigeria

4 days ago

Oden Ewa cleared for APC senatorial primaries in Cross River. Facing incumbent Eteng Jonah Williams, support for Ewa grows among youth and party loyalists.

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