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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

Atiku demands immediate listing of NNPCL, reasons, details emerge

Atiku demands immediate listing of NNPCL, reasons, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Fuel queue: Why DG DSS should investigate Mele Kyari, other oil sector players, Rights group speaks

Fuel queue: Why DG DSS should investigate Mele Kyari, other oil sector players, Rights group speaks

Nigeria

2 years ago

Ekiti unveils committee on N70,000 minimum wage, details emerge

Ekiti unveils committee on N70,000 minimum wage, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Electoral Commission in Kebbi declares winner of LGA election, details emerge

BREAKING: Electoral Commission in Kebbi declares winner of LGA election, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Tensions escalate at Kano orientation camp as prospective corps members are left stranded

Tensions escalate at Kano orientation camp as prospective corps members are left stranded

Nigeria

2 years ago

"So long they're capable": Shekarau reacts to Tinubu’s appointment of security chiefs from southwest

"So long they're capable": Shekarau reacts to Tinubu’s appointment of security chiefs from southwest

Nigeria

2 years ago

Photos: 31million pills, bottles of opioid worth N17.9bn intercepted by NDLEA at Nigerian ports

Photos: 31million pills, bottles of opioid worth N17.9bn intercepted by NDLEA at Nigerian ports

Nigeria

2 years ago

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) have intercepted a total of 31,124,600 pills of tramadol (225mg) among others in two states

Yoruba Council speaks on Seyi Tinubu's alleged involvement in father's govt amid backlash

Yoruba Council speaks on Seyi Tinubu's alleged involvement in father's govt amid backlash

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Yoruba Council Worldwide (YCW), led by its President, Oladotun Hassan, has supported Seyi Tinubu activities in his father, Bola Tinubu's administration.

Igbos vs Yorubas: Council lists 5 historical reasons for prolonged feud, proffers solutions

Igbos vs Yorubas: Council lists 5 historical reasons for prolonged feud, proffers solutions

Nigeria

2 years ago

A Council led by its President Hassan Oladotun, has identified key historical, political, and socio-economic factors contributing feud between Igbo and Yorubas.

Released presidential jets: "Amosun must be investigated": HEDA sends strong message to Tinubu

Released presidential jets: "Amosun must be investigated": HEDA sends strong message to Tinubu

Nigeria

2 years ago

HEDA Resource Centre has issued a strong appeal to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to investigation the assets of ex Ogun State Governor Ibikunle Amosun.

ICPC alerted: HEDA indicts Abia poly, 3 top MDAs in Major Corruption Scandal, Details Emerge

ICPC alerted: HEDA indicts Abia poly, 3 top MDAs in Major Corruption Scandal, Details Emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

HEDA has officially petitioned the ICPC, urging an investigation into several Nigerian Ministries, Departments, and Agencies accused of serious financial misconduct.

JUST IN: Shi'ites vow action against alleged 'blasphemous' action by police, details emerge

JUST IN: Shi'ites vow action against alleged 'blasphemous' action by police, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Shiites, has condemned the alleged forceful removal of Hijab by police officers in Abuja, describing it as a grave religious abuse and blasphemy.

BREAKING: Court takes final decision on Accord party's chairmanship, issues fresh order to INEC

BREAKING: Court takes final decision on Accord party's chairmanship, issues fresh order to INEC

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Federal High Court has ordered the Independent National Electoral Commission to recognize Prof. Chris Imumolen as the National Chairman of the Accord Party.

2027: "Your rants won't stop Tinubu": Northern group rubbishes Lukman over recent outbursts

2027: "Your rants won't stop Tinubu": Northern group rubbishes Lukman over recent outbursts

Politics

2 years ago

The Northern Youth Network on Peace (NYNP) has dismissed Dr. Salihu Lukman’s criticisms of President Bola Tinubu’s administration as “absurd and unserious.

Jubilation as Oborevwori approves financial assistance for Delta indigenes in law school

Jubilation as Oborevwori approves financial assistance for Delta indigenes in law school

Nigeria

2 years ago

Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, has approved financial assistance for Delta State indigenes studying at the seven Nigerian Law Schools.

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