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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

"We are shocked": ETI disowns statement against Reps deputy spokesperson Agbese, details emerge

"We are shocked": ETI disowns statement against Reps deputy spokesperson Agbese, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Shettima makes fresh appeal to Nigerians: "It's time to solve Nigeria’s problems, not protest"

Shettima makes fresh appeal to Nigerians: "It's time to solve Nigeria’s problems, not protest"

Nigeria

2 years ago

Just in: Labour Party reacts to Kenneth Okonkwo's exit from party: "More moles will be exposed"

Just in: Labour Party reacts to Kenneth Okonkwo's exit from party: "More moles will be exposed"

Politics

2 years ago

PDP chieftain reacts as suspected political thugs set his house ablaze in Delta, details emerge

PDP chieftain reacts as suspected political thugs set his house ablaze in Delta, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Video: Peter Obi, Abia Gov Otti disagree on planned nationwide hardship protest, Nigerians react

Video: Peter Obi, Abia Gov Otti disagree on planned nationwide hardship protest, Nigerians react

Nigeria

2 years ago

US partners with 3 Nigerian universities, details emerge

US partners with 3 Nigerian universities, details emerge

Nigeria

2 years ago

Drug trafficking: Nigerian man, others busted by int'l Police in Sydney, video surfaces

Drug trafficking: Nigerian man, others busted by int'l Police in Sydney, video surfaces

Nigeria

2 years ago

A 49-year-old Nigerian immigration detainee, Dirichukwu Patrick Nweke, along with an accomplice, have been charged with running a drug ring in Sydney.

Apply now: Oyo govt announces commencement of 2024/2025 bursary award

Apply now: Oyo govt announces commencement of 2024/2025 bursary award

Education

2 years ago

The Oyo state government led by Seyi Makinde, has on Saturday, July 27, announced the commencement of the 2024/2025 bursary award application for indigenes.

Europe-bound suspect nabbed by NDLEA for attempting to smuggle cocaine in sandals, video emerges

Europe-bound suspect nabbed by NDLEA for attempting to smuggle cocaine in sandals, video emerges

Nigeria

2 years ago

The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has made a major arrest of a Europe-bound Nigerian man with 20 kilograms of cocaine hidden in his sandals.

Realtor speaks on what Tinubu's gov't should do to stop spate of collapsed buildings in Nigeria

Realtor speaks on what Tinubu's gov't should do to stop spate of collapsed buildings in Nigeria

Nigeria

2 years ago

A prominent realtor, Dr. Promise Egwim, has called on President Bola Tinubu’s administration to enforce stricter measures for building approvals.

Deji Adeyanju sends crucial message to Senator Ali Ndume: "You've demonstrated rare courage"

Deji Adeyanju sends crucial message to Senator Ali Ndume: "You've demonstrated rare courage"

Nigeria

2 years ago

Comrade Deji Adeyanju lauded Senator Ali Ndume for his bold stance against the government's policies, despite being from the same political party.

Arewa Consultative Forum demands immediate audit of LG personnel, gives reasons

Arewa Consultative Forum demands immediate audit of LG personnel, gives reasons

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Arewa Consultative Forum has demanded for immediate probe on personnel of Local Government as part of effort geared towards ensuring fight against corruption.

Arewa forum breaks silence on hardship protest: “No country’ ll tolerate 10-day closure”

Arewa forum breaks silence on hardship protest: “No country’ ll tolerate 10-day closure”

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Arewa Consultative Forum has cautioned Nigerian youths against the nationwide hardship protest scheduled to hold from 1st to 10th of August 2024.

“We’re our enemy”: Arewa Consultative Forum speaks on Dangote
Refinery saga

“We’re our enemy”: Arewa Consultative Forum speaks on Dangote Refinery saga

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Arewa Consultative Forum (ACF) has spoken about the rift between the Dangote Refinery and the NNPCC, noting that the situation explains internal wranglings.

Security expert advises Nigerian youths against planned hardship protest, gives reasons

Security expert advises Nigerian youths against planned hardship protest, gives reasons

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Director General of the Coalition of Nigerian Youths on Security and Safety Affairs, Ademario Emmanuel, has advised Nigerians to shelve protest ambition

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