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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

4659 articles published since 17 May 2024

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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

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

Breaking: Tinubu declares who should be the next Benue gov under APC, "I have directed"

Breaking: Tinubu declares who should be the next Benue gov under APC, "I have directed"

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: Another lawmaker defects from ADC ahead of 2027 election

Breaking: Another lawmaker defects from ADC ahead of 2027 election

Politics

2 months ago

2027 election: Group raises Alarm over alleged dual party membership breach in electoral Act

2027 election: Group raises Alarm over alleged dual party membership breach in electoral Act

Nigeria

2 months ago

Nigeria bets big on ports as AfCFTA race heats up, targets West Africa cargo dominance

Nigeria bets big on ports as AfCFTA race heats up, targets West Africa cargo dominance

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: GO Adeboye speaks on sacking Tinubu's wife as Redeem church pastor

Breaking: GO Adeboye speaks on sacking Tinubu's wife as Redeem church pastor

Nigeria

2 months ago

RCCG's Enoch Adeboye affirms First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's pastoral position, dismissing removal calls amid mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media.

Breaking: Fresh Twist as Kwankwasiya Movement announces when Obi, Kwankwaso will exit ADC

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Breaking: Fresh Twist as Kwankwasiya Movement announces when Obi, Kwankwaso will exit ADC

Nigeria

2 months ago

Kwankwasiya Movement confirms Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso will leave ADC for NDC, backed by Kano stakeholders, amid internal disputes ahead of the 2027 elections.

Breaking: Anger, protest as Hausa community protests police killing of kinsman in Oyo

Breaking: Anger, protest as Hausa community protests police killing of kinsman in Oyo

Nigeria

2 months ago

Yehuza Umar, a bikeman, was reportedly killed by Nigerian Police officers in Oyo State on April 2. The incident occurred along the Iseyin-Oyo road expressway.

Just In: NLC demands new minimum wage from Lagos government

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Just In: NLC demands new minimum wage from Lagos government

Nigeria

2 months ago

NLC Lagos demands a ₦225,000 minimum wage for workers, urging government review of salaries due to rising living costs at the 2026 May Day celebration.

2027: Fresh twist as ADC top leaders, Obi reportedly move to dump Atiku, El-Rufai, others, eye new party

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2027: Fresh twist as ADC top leaders, Obi reportedly move to dump Atiku, El-Rufai, others, eye new party

Politics

2 months ago

Political upheaval in the ADC as Peter Obi and key figures explore a move to the NDC amid internal strife and a Supreme Court ruling affecting leadership.

Breaking: NAF strikes terrorists in Sambisa and Tumbuns hideouts

Breaking: NAF strikes terrorists in Sambisa and Tumbuns hideouts

Nigeria

2 months ago

NAF escalates aerial offensive under Operation HADIN KAI, targeting terrorist strongholds in Sambisa and Tumbuns, destroying hideouts and neutralising insurgents.

Jubilation as UNILORIN aLumna wins $30,000 google contest

Jubilation as UNILORIN aLumna wins $30,000 google contest

Nigeria

2 months ago

Jane Odum, University of Ilorin alumna, wins $30,000 in the Google MedGemma Challenge for her AI health innovation, EpiCast, advancing disease surveillance globally.

Breaking: Prominent lawmaker loses return ticket as APC announces replacement

Breaking: Prominent lawmaker loses return ticket as APC announces replacement

Politics

2 months ago

Sani Aliyu Danlami loses APC ticket for Katsina Central in a significant shift as Abba Mangal emerges as the party's candidate amid competitive dynamics.

Breaking: Tears as corp member declared dead after drill in NYSC camp

Breaking: Tears as corp member declared dead after drill in NYSC camp

Nigeria

2 months ago

A National Youth Service Corps member dies after collapsing at Maiduguri camp, stirring grief among peers. Health concerns highlighted following the tragic event.

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