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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

4657 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Breaking: Tension as over 10 reps dump ADC as details emerge

Breaking: Tension as over 10 reps dump ADC as details emerge

Politics

2 months ago

Breaking: ADC fires shots after Obi's exit, "He just wanted ticket"

Breaking: ADC fires shots after Obi's exit, "He just wanted ticket"

Politics

2 months ago

Breaking: Works minister Umahi signs Tinubu's presidential nomination form

Breaking: Works minister Umahi signs Tinubu's presidential nomination form

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: ADC spokesman discloses why Peter Obi defected to NDC, "He couldn't take it"

Breaking: ADC spokesman discloses why Peter Obi defected to NDC, "He couldn't take it"

Politics

2 months ago

Breaking: Fresh twist as Atiku told to immediately defect to NDC ahead of 2027

Breaking: Fresh twist as Atiku told to immediately defect to NDC ahead of 2027

Nigeria

2 months ago

2027: APC governorship aspirant shares his vision for Adamawa state

2027: APC governorship aspirant shares his vision for Adamawa state

Politics

2 months ago

NIPS speaks over armed forces operations against insecurity

NIPS speaks over armed forces operations against insecurity

Nigeria

2 months ago

NIPS commends Nigeria's Armed Forces for neutralising 200+ terrorists, arresting 300 suspects, and enhancing security through strategic military operations.

Breaking: NDC nat'l leader speaks as Umar Ardo raises fresh concerns over party's registration, heads to court

Breaking: NDC nat'l leader speaks as Umar Ardo raises fresh concerns over party's registration, heads to court

Nigeria

2 months ago

NDC National Leader Henry Seriake Dickson expresses optimism in growing public support and tackles legal challenges over the party's registration process.

Confusion as Obi, Kwankwaso reportedly meet more troubles in NDC

Confusion as Obi, Kwankwaso reportedly meet more troubles in NDC

Nigeria

2 months ago

Peter Obi and Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso join the Nigeria Democratic Congress, sparking legal challenges and political instability amid ongoing opposition re-alignments.

Breaking: Top northern lawmaker takes action after APC announces his replacement ahead of 2027

Breaking: Top northern lawmaker takes action after APC announces his replacement ahead of 2027

Politics

2 months ago

Senator Muhammad Danjuma Goje rejects the APC consensus arrangement for Gombe Central, advocating for compliance with the Electoral Act and direct primaries.

Breaking: "Why I resigned from ADC and Joined NDC": Peter Obi breaks silence

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Breaking: "Why I resigned from ADC and Joined NDC": Peter Obi breaks silence

Politics

2 months ago

Peter Obi explains his departure from ADC to NDC, citing Nigeria's worsening conditions and the urgent need for reform, amid internal party crises and legal issues.

Breaking: Wike-Led PDP appoints 13-member interim NWC

Breaking: Wike-Led PDP appoints 13-member interim NWC

Politics

2 months ago

PDP's Board of Trustees approved a 13-member interim NWC headed by Tanimu Turaki, rejecting the Abuja convention outcome amid ongoing leadership disputes.

Again, bandits storm ex-president's state, abduct 15 women, children

Again, bandits storm ex-president's state, abduct 15 women, children

Nigeria

2 months ago

Bandits abducted 15 residents, mostly women and children, in Bakori, imposing N10m levies on farming communities, escalating regional insecurity concerns.

Breaking: US breaks silence over claim Iran struck its warship near Strait of Hormuz

Breaking: US breaks silence over claim Iran struck its warship near Strait of Hormuz

US

2 months ago

Iranian authorities claim a US warship was hit by missiles near the Strait of Hormuz, but US Central Command denies the allegation amidst rising tensions.

Viral video shows Family Worship Centre pastor kneeling to beg Wike over popular Jabi Lake

Viral video shows Family Worship Centre pastor kneeling to beg Wike over popular Jabi Lake

Nigeria

2 months ago

Pastor Sarah Omakwu appeals to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in a viral video, urging him to preserve Jabi Lake as a public recreation area amid redevelopment plans.

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