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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

"Reverse Your Decision": Group sends message to Rivers gov Fubara over move against LGA chairmen

"Reverse Your Decision": Group sends message to Rivers gov Fubara over move against LGA chairmen

Politics

2 years ago

Akpabio explains how reintroduced national anthem could have helped Nigeria tackle banditry

Akpabio explains how reintroduced national anthem could have helped Nigeria tackle banditry

Nigeria

2 years ago

Hajj 2024: Over 500 pilgrims die over extreme heat in Mecca, Report Says

Hajj 2024: Over 500 pilgrims die over extreme heat in Mecca, Report Says

Nigeria

2 years ago

"Tackle, not amplify poverty", LP, Atiku knock Tinubu on generalising economic hardship

"Tackle, not amplify poverty", LP, Atiku knock Tinubu on generalising economic hardship

Nigeria

2 years ago

Why Fubara deserves Noble Peace Prize, diaspora group hails Rivers governor's decision on LGAs

Why Fubara deserves Noble Peace Prize, diaspora group hails Rivers governor's decision on LGAs

Politics

2 years ago

Edo elders send message to Nigerian: "Stop unnecessary attacks on Oba of Benin"

Edo elders send message to Nigerian: "Stop unnecessary attacks on Oba of Benin"

Nigeria

2 years ago

Shippers Council Regulatory Bill: CSOs send message to Tinubu"

Shippers Council Regulatory Bill: CSOs send message to Tinubu"

Nigeria

2 years ago

Civil societies in Nigeria have thrown their weight behind the proposed Nigeria Shippers Council regulatory agency, noting that it would boost economic growth.

Hajj 2024: Saudi Arabia stops pilgrims from throwing stones to devil for 5 hours, gives reason

Hajj 2024: Saudi Arabia stops pilgrims from throwing stones to devil for 5 hours, gives reason

Asia

2 years ago

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has halted pilgrims from heading to the Jamarat Bridge for the stone-throwing ritual between 11am and 4pm due to extreme heat

Stakeholders demand overhaul in governance to achieve Nigeria's just transition goals

Stakeholders demand overhaul in governance to achieve Nigeria's just transition goals

Nigeria

2 years ago

The sacrificial ram belonging to Imam Abdulkadir, the Chief Imam of the Mista Ali community in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau, has mysteriously vanished.

Nigeria police react as Shehu Sani asks Tinubu to free #ENDSAR protesters in prison

Nigeria police react as Shehu Sani asks Tinubu to free #ENDSAR protesters in prison

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has affirmed that there are no #EndSARS protesters detained in any of its facilities, rebutting recent claims suggesting otherwise.

Father's Day: Tinubu sends message to Nigerian fathers, "You are heroes"

Father's Day: Tinubu sends message to Nigerian fathers, "You are heroes"

Nigeria

2 years ago

President Bola Tinubu has extended heartfelt congratulations to fathers across Nigeria, recognizing their immense contributions to shaping the nation's future.

Hajj 2024: Tragedy as 19 pilgrims confirmed dead, 17 missing in Saudi Arabia

Hajj 2024: Tragedy as 19 pilgrims confirmed dead, 17 missing in Saudi Arabia

Asia

2 years ago

Authorities from Jordan and Iran reported on Sunday that at least 19 pilgrims from their countries have died during the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia.

Eid-el-Kabir: Buhari sends key message to Nigerians amid economic hardship, "Let us grow our food"

Eid-el-Kabir: Buhari sends key message to Nigerians amid economic hardship, "Let us grow our food"

Nigeria

2 years ago

Former president Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to strive for self-reliance in food production as the country faces economic challenges.

VIDEO: "You’re not son of the palace," Oba of Benin cautions Edo LP candidate Akpata

VIDEO: "You’re not son of the palace," Oba of Benin cautions Edo LP candidate Akpata

Nigeria

2 years ago

The Oba of Benin, His Royal Majesty Oba Ewuare II, has corrected Labour Party candidate Olumide Akpata's claims of being a ‘child of the Palace’.

Eid-el Kabir: Kashamu continues father's Legacy, Gifts 8000 Cash, food Items: "It's the Essence of Eid"

Eid-el Kabir: Kashamu continues father's Legacy, Gifts 8000 Cash, food Items: "It's the Essence of Eid"

Nigeria

2 years ago

Honourable Abdulrasheed Kashamu, representing Ijebu North Constituency 1 has continued in his family's tradition of community philanthropy in this Sallah season.

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