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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: Terrorists attack Army base as details emerge

Breaking: Terrorists attack Army base as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Gagdi to chair committee as Reps launch probe into ₦1.3bn budget for alleged phantom agency

Gagdi to chair committee as Reps launch probe into ₦1.3bn budget for alleged phantom agency

Nigeria

3 months ago

House of Reps demands Tinubu appear before parliament over budget funding crisis

House of Reps demands Tinubu appear before parliament over budget funding crisis

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Court delivers final judgment in Trump sexual abuse case against E. Jean Carroll

Breaking: Court delivers final judgment in Trump sexual abuse case against E. Jean Carroll

Nigeria

3 months ago

PFIPC fake agency scandal: Senate takes decision on probing N1.3bn in 2026 budget

PFIPC fake agency scandal: Senate takes decision on probing N1.3bn in 2026 budget

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Ex-banker opens up on how he allegedly deposited billions in cash for former CBN gov

Breaking: Ex-banker opens up on how he allegedly deposited billions in cash for former CBN gov

Nigeria

3 months ago

Nigerian deputy speaker opens up on how 'fake agency' DG tricked him "It carried presidency seal"

Nigerian deputy speaker opens up on how 'fake agency' DG tricked him "It carried presidency seal"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Deputy Speaker Benjamin Kalu reveals how his office was misled by a letter from the disowned PFIPC, sparking calls for an investigation into its legitimacy.

Breaking: Peter Obi sends important message to Nigeria about El-Rufai's detention

Breaking: Peter Obi sends important message to Nigeria about El-Rufai's detention

Nigeria

3 months ago

Peter Obi responds to Hajiya Asiya El-Rufai's viral video, advocating for fair justice and due process, condemning selective justice in Nigeria's legal system.

Just in: Tension erupts in Oyo as clashes break out between residents

Just in: Tension erupts in Oyo as clashes break out between residents

Nigeria

3 months ago

Tensions escalated in Ojoo, Ibadan, Oyo State, as clashes erupted between Yoruba and Hausa residents, causing a scavengers' depot to be set ablaze.

2027: Accord Party faction demands submission of its presidential candidate to INEC

2027: Accord Party faction demands submission of its presidential candidate to INEC

Politics

3 months ago

The Accord Alliance Movement urges the party to submit Dr Gbenga Olawepo-Hashim for 2027 elections, contesting leadership claims of no primaries.

Breaking: Trump declares 'ceasefire deal' with Iran over as details emerge

Breaking: Trump declares 'ceasefire deal' with Iran over as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Trump declares the Iran ceasefire collapsed amidst military escalation, following airstrikes after vessel attacks in the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions rise.

PenCom to amend pension Act after 12 years, drive reforms for retirees

PenCom to amend pension Act after 12 years, drive reforms for retirees

Nigeria

3 months ago

PenCom reviews the Pension Reform Act 2014 after 12 years. Director-General Oloworaran highlights gaps in implementation and targets improved retirement outcomes.

Breaking: Top Northern leader dumps Atiku, ADC ahead of 2027, announces next action

Breaking: Top Northern leader dumps Atiku, ADC ahead of 2027, announces next action

Politics

3 months ago

Senator Ogoshi Onawo leaves the ADC for the APM, citing internal crises and legal issues as his reason, marking his second party switch in weeks.

Breaking: Former PDP guber candidate dumps APC, announces next action

Breaking: Former PDP guber candidate dumps APC, announces next action

Politics

3 months ago

Saidu Umar Ubandoma, former PDP governorship candidate, joins APC, lauding Governor Ahmed Aliyu's development record and Wamakko's leadership in Sokoto State.

Northerners react to Modu Sheriff’s claim that Obi won’t win their support in 2027, "We're OK"

Northerners react to Modu Sheriff’s claim that Obi won’t win their support in 2027, "We're OK"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Ali Modu Sheriff accuses Peter Obi of harbouring secessionist beliefs, claiming his presidential ambitions threaten Nigeria's unity, amid rising insecurity concerns.

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