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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

Author's articles

'One More Anthem to Learn, and It Isn't Nigeria’s'", Nigerians React to New Anthem

'One More Anthem to Learn, and It Isn't Nigeria’s'", Nigerians React to New Anthem

Nigeria

2 years ago

Lyrics and audio: How to sing old national anthem as Reps seek its return, "Nigeria we hail thee"

Lyrics and audio: How to sing old national anthem as Reps seek its return, "Nigeria we hail thee"

Nigeria

2 years ago

"Nigeria, We Hail Thee": 6 Things You Must Know About Nigeria’s New National Anthem

"Nigeria, We Hail Thee": 6 Things You Must Know About Nigeria’s New National Anthem

Nigeria

2 years ago

Ondo 2024: Race Intensifies as APC Suspends Aspirant, 4 Excos Over Anti-Party Activities

Ondo 2024: Race Intensifies as APC Suspends Aspirant, 4 Excos Over Anti-Party Activities

Politics

2 years ago

President Tinubu Hails FCT Minister, Wike, On Developmental Strides, says: "You're Landlord of FCT"

President Tinubu Hails FCT Minister, Wike, On Developmental Strides, says: "You're Landlord of FCT"

Nigeria

2 years ago

Catholic Church Speaks on Priest's Alleged Unauthorized Wedding, says "No Priest Goes by Such Name"

Catholic Church Speaks on Priest's Alleged Unauthorized Wedding, says "No Priest Goes by Such Name"

Nigeria

2 years ago

NANS hails Tinubu's leadership, says: "Current administration implementing reforms others couldn't"

NANS hails Tinubu's leadership, says: "Current administration implementing reforms others couldn't"

Nigeria

2 years ago

The National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) has commended the Tinubu-led administration over commitment to addressing the country's pressing insecurity.

Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: Kogi Ex-Governor, Yahaya Bello Deserves Fair Hearing, Kogi Youths Beg EFCC

Alleged N80.2bn Fraud: Kogi Ex-Governor, Yahaya Bello Deserves Fair Hearing, Kogi Youths Beg EFCC

Nigeria

2 years ago

Civil Society Organizations have pleaded with the Economic Financial Crime Commission to ensure that the ex-governor of Kogi state is given a fair hearing.

“State's now worth over $1bn agric investments”: Niger Governor Bago hailed over leadership style

“State's now worth over $1bn agric investments”: Niger Governor Bago hailed over leadership style

Nigeria

2 years ago

A coaltion have commended the governor of Niger State over his leadership style, noting that the state is now worth over $1 billion agric business investment.

2027: Obi speaks on possible PDP-LP merger, says “I’m desperate to see Nigeria work”

2027: Obi speaks on possible PDP-LP merger, says “I’m desperate to see Nigeria work”

Politics

2 years ago

The LP presidential candidate for the 2023 election, Peter Obi, has discussed the potential for a merger between the LP and the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).

Labour, private sector clash over new minimum wage demands

Labour, private sector clash over new minimum wage demands

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Nigeria Labour Congress and Private Sectors in Nigeria have traded words over the proposed N615,000 minimum wage demand which has been reduced to N497,000.

APC blasts Obasanjo for criticizing Tinubu’s economic policies, says: "It's signs of old age"

APC blasts Obasanjo for criticizing Tinubu’s economic policies, says: "It's signs of old age"

Politics

2 years ago

The ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) has ridiculed a former president, Olusegun Obasanjo, over his recent criticisms of President Tinubu's reforms.

Tinubu's decision on fuel subsidy, Niger Coup poor, says ex-President Obasanjo

Tinubu's decision on fuel subsidy, Niger Coup poor, says ex-President Obasanjo

Nigeria

2 years ago

Former president Olusegun Obasanjo has criticised President Bola Tinubu's administration over its alleged inadequate execution of subsidy removal, among others.

Tribunal gives verdict on suit seeking sack of Kogi governor, Ododo

Tribunal gives verdict on suit seeking sack of Kogi governor, Ododo

Politics

2 years ago

The Kogi state governorship election petition tribunal sitting in Abuja has affirmed Usman Ododo as the valid winner of the gubernatorial contest.

Kano deputy gov retracts allegations against NSA Ribadu, says: “He wasn’t behind Emir's dethronement”

Kano deputy gov retracts allegations against NSA Ribadu, says: “He wasn’t behind Emir's dethronement”

Politics

2 years ago

Kano's deputy governor, Aminu Abdussalam, has tendered an apology to NSA Ribadu over allegations that he facilitated the return of deposed Emir Aminu Bayero.

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