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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

4638 articles published since 17 May 2024

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2027 election: Top Nigerian lawmaker mentions why Obi, Atiku will lose to Tinubu

2027 election: Top Nigerian lawmaker mentions why Obi, Atiku will lose to Tinubu

Politics

6 days ago

Breaking: Presidency breaks silence on appointment scandal against Gbaja

Breaking: Presidency breaks silence on appointment scandal against Gbaja

Nigeria

6 days ago

Breaking: Former Nigerian president warns against another 'civil war'

Breaking

Breaking: Former Nigerian president warns against another 'civil war'

Nigeria

6 days ago

Breaking: DSS arrest 5 people connected to Buhari's ex-minister in plot to overthrow Tinubu

Breaking: DSS arrest 5 people connected to Buhari's ex-minister in plot to overthrow Tinubu

Nigeria

6 days ago

Breaking: Atiku calls out Tinubu over ₦501bn power bond, demands full list of beneficiaries

Breaking: Atiku calls out Tinubu over ₦501bn power bond, demands full list of beneficiaries

Nigeria

6 days ago

"How soldier attempted to sexually assault me": UNIOSUN female student speaks out after hostel invasion

"How soldier attempted to sexually assault me": UNIOSUN female student speaks out after hostel invasion

Nigeria

6 days ago

Full list: 5 new things that will happen to corps members as Tinubu breaks silence on NYSC reforms

Full list: 5 new things that will happen to corps members as Tinubu breaks silence on NYSC reforms

Nigeria

6 days ago

President Bola Tinubu's NYSC reforms extend the orientation programme to six weeks, enhancing skills for national development and aligning with modern realities.

Breaking: Nigerian gov sacks top commissioner, announces cabinet reshuffle

Breaking: Nigerian gov sacks top commissioner, announces cabinet reshuffle

Nigeria

6 days ago

Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde approves a cabinet reshuffle, redeploying Alhaja Faosat Joke Sanni to the Ministry of Women Affairs and appointing new officials.

State police in Nigeria: What it could mean for security, governors and ordinary citizens

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State police in Nigeria: What it could mean for security, governors and ordinary citizens

Nigeria

6 days ago

Nigeria's Senate passes state police bill amid rising security challenges, aiming for improved local policing, faster responses, and stronger community intelligence.

Breaking: Nigerian governor dethrones state's traditional ruler, chiefs, announces reason

Breaking: Nigerian governor dethrones state's traditional ruler, chiefs, announces reason

Nigeria

7 days ago

Governor Douye Diri removes Swali Community ruler, Chief Seiyefa, following committee recommendations. New leadership elections to be conducted within three months.

Group reacts to first lady's 'akara' comment, "Message of hope"

Group reacts to first lady's 'akara' comment, "Message of hope"

Nigeria

7 days ago

Renewed Hope Neighbour 2 Neighbour defends First Lady Tinubu's comments on small businesses, stressing economic empowerment and support for vulnerable Nigerians.

Breaking: Obi asks INEC to publish certificates of Tinubu, Atiku, other candidates ahead of 2027

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Breaking: Obi asks INEC to publish certificates of Tinubu, Atiku, other candidates ahead of 2027

Nigeria

7 days ago

Peter Obi urges INEC to publish candidates' academic certificates for the 2027 elections, promoting transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s electoral process.

Breaking: Flooding kills 13 people in Ghana as details emerge

Breaking: Flooding kills 13 people in Ghana as details emerge

Nigeria

7 days ago

Severe flooding in Accra has claimed 13 lives, prompting emergency rescues. Experts link crisis to climate change, poor drainage, and rapid urbanisation in Ghana.

Obasanjo sends important message about 'God' to politicians

Obasanjo sends important message about 'God' to politicians

Nigeria

7 days ago

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo advises Nigerian politicians to pursue ambitions with humility, aligning leadership goals with God's purpose for national development.

Breaking: Tension as court takes final decision on Sowore's cybercrime case

Breaking: Tension as court takes final decision on Sowore's cybercrime case

Nigeria

7 days ago

High Court grants Omoyele Sowore ₦200 million bail over cybercrime allegations, with conditions including sureties & passport submission amid ongoing legal battles.

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