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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

Breaking: Atiku breaks silence over abduction of NECO officials, students

Breaking: Atiku breaks silence over abduction of NECO officials, students

Nigeria

3 months ago

US releases list of 11 African countries Americans should not travel to, gives reason

US releases list of 11 African countries Americans should not travel to, gives reason

US

3 months ago

PSC releases list of successful police constable recruits in 2026, link to check emerges

PSC releases list of successful police constable recruits in 2026, link to check emerges

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: US releases list of 23 countries Americans should not travel to, gives reason

Breaking: US releases list of 23 countries Americans should not travel to, gives reason

US

3 months ago

Breaking: Again, Atiku Drags Tinubu Over 2 Major National Issues, "Who Inserted Funds For It"

Breaking: Again, Atiku Drags Tinubu Over 2 Major National Issues, "Who Inserted Funds For It"

Nigeria

3 months ago

When the Gummi Flood Took Everything, Senator Yari Helped My Family Begin Again

When the Gummi Flood Took Everything, Senator Yari Helped My Family Begin Again

Nigeria

3 months ago

CSO demands suspension of large gathering campaign in Kano

CSO demands suspension of large gathering campaign in Kano

Nigeria

3 months ago

Kano Civil Society Alliance urges authorities to halt large political rallies amid yan 'daba violence, proposing safer campaign methods and calls for investigations.

Breaking: Top leader of NURTW killed as details emerge

Breaking: Top leader of NURTW killed as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Toba Ajiboye, Organising Secretary of NURTW Lagos, was tragically killed in an ambush on Ikorodu Road. Tributes pour in for his loyal service and dedication.

Reps withdraw own state police bill, take another action

Reps withdraw own state police bill, take another action

Nigeria

3 months ago

The House of Representatives shifts focus from its own state police amendment to the Executive's proposal, now under committee review for comprehensive scrutiny.

Breaking: Peter Obi announces when he will stop trying to become Nigeria's president

Breaking: Peter Obi announces when he will stop trying to become Nigeria's president

Nigeria

3 months ago

Peter Obi reflects on his slim chances of contesting the 2031 Nigerian presidency, citing age, informal zoning as key factors in a recent interview with Rufai Oseni.

NCAN state chairmen reject planned July 28 inauguration, reaffirm Ajanaku as president until 2029

NCAN state chairmen reject planned July 28 inauguration, reaffirm Ajanaku as president until 2029

Nigeria

3 months ago

NCAN reject the July 28 inauguration of a new executive committee, asserting Dr Ojo Joseph Ajanaku's presidency until 2029 as binding and constitutional.

Ebonyi PDP guber candidate gets major backing from top southeast elite group

Ebonyi PDP guber candidate gets major backing from top southeast elite group

Nigeria

3 months ago

Royal Front of Ezza Ezekuna endorses Dr. Ifeanyi Chukwuma Odii for the 2027 Ebonyi governorship election, citing his proven track record and community commitment.

UK work visa changes: Kemi Badenoch discloses what should happen to immigrants on temporary work visas

UK work visa changes: Kemi Badenoch discloses what should happen to immigrants on temporary work visas

Nigeria

3 months ago

Kemi Badenoch warns the Home Secretary against exempting 2 million migrants from stricter immigration reforms, calling it a grave mistake for Britain's controls.

Breaking: Presidency reacts as Makinde calls on UN to investigate Oyo students, teachers' abduction

Breaking: Presidency reacts as Makinde calls on UN to investigate Oyo students, teachers' abduction

Nigeria

3 months ago

Presidency dismisses Makinde's UN probe call into Oyo school abduction as unnecessary; he insists accountability will strengthen public confidence post-rescue.

Xenophobia: Full list of countries and number of people deported so far in South Africa

Xenophobia: Full list of countries and number of people deported so far in South Africa

Africa

3 months ago

South Africa's Justice Minister reports 53,499 foreign nationals deported amid ongoing anti-immigration protests, with rising concerns over undocumented migrants.

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