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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: Trump orders immediate withdrawal of US troops deployed to Nigeria

Breaking: Trump orders immediate withdrawal of US troops deployed to Nigeria

Nigeria

3 months ago

Jubilation as NAF unveils empowerment programme for barracks youths, others

Jubilation as NAF unveils empowerment programme for barracks youths, others

Nigeria

3 months ago

Xenophobia: MTN Nigeria CEO reacts to calls to revoke company's licence over attacks in South Africa

Xenophobia: MTN Nigeria CEO reacts to calls to revoke company's licence over attacks in South Africa

Nigeria

3 months ago

Peter Obi vs Kenneth Okonkwo: Atiku's aide breaks silence on N8bn defamation suit

Exclusive

Peter Obi vs Kenneth Okonkwo: Atiku's aide breaks silence on N8bn defamation suit

Nigeria

3 months ago

NANS takes action to begin paying Nigerian students SIWES allowance

NANS takes action to begin paying Nigerian students SIWES allowance

Nigeria

3 months ago

Buhari's ex-Minister blasts presidency over defence of Gbajabiamila in alleged fake agency scandal

Buhari's ex-Minister blasts presidency over defence of Gbajabiamila in alleged fake agency scandal

Nigeria

3 months ago

Will Adire be the official new uniform of NYSC? FG makes another announcement

Will Adire be the official new uniform of NYSC? FG makes another announcement

Nigeria

3 months ago

Minister Ayodele Olawande clarifies no final decision on replacing the NYSC khaki uniform with Adire fabric amid broader reforms aimed at empowering Nigerian youths.

Breaking: Vatican excommunicates rebel catholic bishops, priest, followers as details emerge

Breaking: Vatican excommunicates rebel catholic bishops, priest, followers as details emerge

World

3 months ago

The Vatican declares the Society of St. Pius X in schism, excommunicating its bishops and priests, invalidating sacraments, and impacting thousands of faithful.

FG announces new update on how to get free NIN slip, "You can now download"

Exclusive

FG announces new update on how to get free NIN slip, "You can now download"

Nigeria

3 months ago

NIMC has announced free NIN slip downloads via the NINAuth app, featuring enhanced privacy and security. Reactions vary, with calls for a physical ID card.

Lawmaker warns misinformation peddlers over fake security crisis claims in Khana LGA

Lawmaker warns misinformation peddlers over fake security crisis claims in Khana LGA

Nigeria

3 months ago

Rt. Hon. Dumnamene Dekor condemns falsehoods against Khana LGA Chairman Thomas Bariere, linking them to disrupted criminal activities and threatening legal action.

Breaking: Actual reason for arrest of Tinubu's ex-minister is out

Breaking: Actual reason for arrest of Tinubu's ex-minister is out

Nigeria

3 months ago

Former Science Minister Uche Nnaji arrested at Abuja airport for allegedly forging UNN degree and fake NYSC discharge certificate amid ICPC investigation.

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

3 months ago

Gagdi asserts Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi lack the organisational strength to challenge Tinubu in 2027, citing APC's superior political activities across Nigeria.

Breaking: Presidency breaks silence on appointment scandal against Gbaja

Breaking: Presidency breaks silence on appointment scandal against Gbaja

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Presidency dismisses bribery claims against Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, revealing the accuser's fraudulent actions and the fictitious nature of his agency.

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

Breaking

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

Nigeria

3 months ago

Former President Olusegun Obasanjo warns Nigeria against a second civil war, highlighting unresolved issues from the past and the Asaba Massacre's tragic legacy.

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

3 months ago

DSS operatives arrest five aides of Timipre Sylva as associates face serious charges for allegedly hiding his whereabouts amid coup plot allegations against him.

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