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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

4811 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Primate Ayodele speaks on Nigeria's economic woes, says "prayer won't solve them"

Primate Ayodele speaks on Nigeria's economic woes, says "prayer won't solve them"

Nigeria

2 years ago

After 3-month suspension, Senator Abdul Ningi resumes plenary, video surfaces

After 3-month suspension, Senator Abdul Ningi resumes plenary, video surfaces

Politics

2 years ago

One year in office: PDP chieftain lists 5 ministers Tinubu should sack

One year in office: PDP chieftain lists 5 ministers Tinubu should sack

Nigeria

2 years ago

Trending video: Blind students recite reintroduced national anthem, "Nigeria we hail thee"

Trending video: Blind students recite reintroduced national anthem, "Nigeria we hail thee"

Nigeria

2 years ago

NLC/TUC strike: Reno Omokri mentions amount FG should agree to pay as minimum wage

NLC/TUC strike: Reno Omokri mentions amount FG should agree to pay as minimum wage

Nigeria

2 years ago

US 2024: Former President Trump speaks on what will happen if he's jailed

US 2024: Former President Trump speaks on what will happen if he's jailed

US

2 years ago

JUST IN: Enzo Maresca announced as Chelsea's new manager

JUST IN: Enzo Maresca announced as Chelsea's new manager

Football

2 years ago

Chelsea FC has officially appointed Enzo Maresca as their new manager, and this has been followed by a lot of commendation from fan and sports analysts.

Nationwide strike: LP calls for caution, says strike will deepen Nigeria's economic woes

Nationwide strike: LP calls for caution, says strike will deepen Nigeria's economic woes

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Labour Party has disagreed with the Nigerian Labour Congress's commencement of a nationwide strike, saying that it would worsen the economic woes of Nigeria.

Nationwide Strike: NLC forces closure of Lagos bank, chases customers away

Nationwide Strike: NLC forces closure of Lagos bank, chases customers away

Nigeria

2 years ago

Following the commencement of the nationwide strike as directed by the Nigerian Labour Congress, a bank in Lagos state has been shut down and its customers ejected.

Economic Hardship: Tambuwal sends message to Nigerians: "We warned you against voting APC"

Economic Hardship: Tambuwal sends message to Nigerians: "We warned you against voting APC"

Politics

2 years ago

Ex-governor of Sokoto state, Aminu Tambuwal, has reminded Nigerian of its pre-election warnings against the All-Progressives Congress, city economic hardship.

Exploring the gender gap in Nigerian politics: A call to action for inclusive governance in Nigeria

Exploring the gender gap in Nigerian politics: A call to action for inclusive governance in Nigeria

Nigeria

2 years ago

This is delving into Nigeria's political landscape, seeks to address gender disparities, and rally for inclusive governance to foster national progress.

Minimum wage: Senate president, governors hold emergency meeting with NLC over strike

Minimum wage: Senate president, governors hold emergency meeting with NLC over strike

Nigeria

2 years ago

Senate president Godswill Akpabio and state governors have summoned an emergency meeting with organised labour ahead of its strike slated for June 3.

Kano emirship tussle: Emir Sanusi under fire over Friday sermon

Kano emirship tussle: Emir Sanusi under fire over Friday sermon

Nigeria

2 years ago

Nigerians have slammed the Kano emir, Sanusi over a Friday sermon over accepting one's fate. This is, however, on the heels of the current emirship power tussle.

BREAKING: 4 deaths recorded as heavy downpour hits Bauchi state

BREAKING: 4 deaths recorded as heavy downpour hits Bauchi state

Nigeria

2 years ago

Tragedy happened in Bauchi state when a heavy rainfall claimed the lives of no fewer than 4 people in the state. This has however sparked reactions.

Kano emirship tussle: Late Kano emir Ado Bayero's daughter Zainab speaks: "Learn from my father"

Kano emirship tussle: Late Kano emir Ado Bayero's daughter Zainab speaks: "Learn from my father"

Nigeria

2 years ago

The daughter of the late Kano state emir, Ado Bayero, has released a documentary explaining how her father was the longest-reigning monarch in the state.

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