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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

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Hardship: Protesters silence Tinubu's top minister at Eagles Square, video emerges

Hardship: Protesters silence Tinubu's top minister at Eagles Square, video emerges

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Violence erupts in Kaduna as protesters burn KASTLEA office, loot property

BREAKING: Violence erupts in Kaduna as protesters burn KASTLEA office, loot property

Nigeria

2 years ago

Hardship protest: Panic as immigration officer shoots self accidentally in Borno

Hardship protest: Panic as immigration officer shoots self accidentally in Borno

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Abuja-Kaduna highway blocked as protesters overpower security forces, details emerge

BREAKING: Abuja-Kaduna highway blocked as protesters overpower security forces, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Hardship: Northern youths announce withdrawal amid ongoing nationwide protest, share reasons

Hardship: Northern youths announce withdrawal amid ongoing nationwide protest, share reasons

Nigeria

2 years ago

BREAKING: Gunshots as Police prevent protesters from blocking major road, details emerge

BREAKING: Gunshots as Police prevent protesters from blocking major road, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Hardship: Police vow to support protesters in Edo State, give fresh conditions

Hardship: Police vow to support protesters in Edo State, give fresh conditions

Nigeria

2 years ago

Edo State Police Command has pledged to support and ensure the safety of protesters, as long as the demonstrations are conducted peacefully within the state.

Hardship: Over 20 CSOs, NGOs reject nationwide protest, give fresh reasons

Hardship: Over 20 CSOs, NGOs reject nationwide protest, give fresh reasons

Nigeria

2 years ago

25 Civil Societies and Non-governmental Organizations have moved to boycott the nationwide protest which started on Thursday, August 1, after a meeting with Abass.

Hardship: Tinubu's aide shares fresh info about 'sponsors' of nationwide protest, details emerge

Hardship: Tinubu's aide shares fresh info about 'sponsors' of nationwide protest, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

An aide to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Student Engagement, Sunday Asefon, has alleged that certain cabals are orchestrating the planned protests.

Igbo elders send crucial message to Tinubu over recent allegations against Peter Obi

Igbo elders send crucial message to Tinubu over recent allegations against Peter Obi

Nigeria

2 years ago

Igbo elders have called on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against Bayo Onanuga, the President's spokesperson, for his recent speeches against Igbos.

Edo guber: Group sends key message to APC candidate, Okpebholo: "Focus on presenting clear agenda"

Edo guber: Group sends key message to APC candidate, Okpebholo: "Focus on presenting clear agenda"

Politics

2 years ago

Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the upcoming Edo State election has been urged to focus on real issues.

Kano state govt takes major action barely 24hrs to hardship protest, details emerge

Kano state govt takes major action barely 24hrs to hardship protest, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced that his administration will not tolerate any form of violence during the upcoming protests.

Hunger protest: Youth Council presents 8 demands to Tinubu, list emerges

Hunger protest: Youth Council presents 8 demands to Tinubu, list emerges

Nigeria

2 years ago

The National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN) has presented President Bola Tinubu with eight key demands to address the economic difficulties in the country.

Hardship: Ndigbo Lagos rejects planned nationwide protests, gives fresh reasons

Hardship: Ndigbo Lagos rejects planned nationwide protests, gives fresh reasons

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Igbo community in Lagos state has announced total rejection of the planned hardship protest, scheduled to for August 1 -10, which across the country.

Tinubu mourns as Onyeka Onwenu dies at 72, "immeasurable loss"

Tinubu mourns as Onyeka Onwenu dies at 72, "immeasurable loss"

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has on Wednesday, July 31 expressed heartfelt condolences to the passing of one of Nigerians prominent song writer, Onyeka Onwenu.

Ezra Ukanwa