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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

4671 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Breaking: ADC raises alarm, mentions powerful personality allegedly sabotaging its national convention venue

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Breaking: ADC raises alarm, mentions powerful personality allegedly sabotaging its national convention venue

Nigeria

2 months ago

After closing Abuja embassy, US announces where to get information about American visa policies

After closing Abuja embassy, US announces where to get information about American visa policies

Nigeria

2 months ago

Breaking: INEC announces next action over pro-APC X post allegedly linked to Amupitan

Breaking: INEC announces next action over pro-APC X post allegedly linked to Amupitan

Nigeria

2 months ago

Just In: Atiku camp blasts Tinubu's minister over 2027 statement

Just In: Atiku camp blasts Tinubu's minister over 2027 statement

Nigeria

2 months ago

Viral video shows El-Rufai speaking about ADC convention shortly after arriving court

Viral video shows El-Rufai speaking about ADC convention shortly after arriving court

Nigeria

2 months ago

After attacking Pope Leo, Trump posts image portraying himself as Jesus Christ

After attacking Pope Leo, Trump posts image portraying himself as Jesus Christ

Nigeria

2 months ago

Top Nigerian socialite fatally shot at midnight in Lagos as video emerges

Top Nigerian socialite fatally shot at midnight in Lagos as video emerges

Nigeria

2 months ago

Lagos Police launch an investigation into the fatal shooting of socialite Adeyinkan, known as 'Agali', raising security concerns in Surulere. No suspects identified.

ADC declares what it will do until INEC chairman finally resigns

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ADC declares what it will do until INEC chairman finally resigns

Nigeria

2 months ago

ADC intensifies call for INEC chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan's resignation over alleged political bias in archived posts, raising concerns about electoral integrity.

Navy personnel clash with soldiers during Tinubu’s visit to Bayelsa as military takes action, video emerges

Navy personnel clash with soldiers during Tinubu’s visit to Bayelsa as military takes action, video emerges

Nigeria

3 months ago

Navy confirms arrest of personnel involved in fight with soldiers during President Bola Tinubu's Bayelsa state visit, now undergoing disciplinary procedures.

Breaking: Another prominent lawmaker is dead as details emerge

Breaking: Another prominent lawmaker is dead as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Hassan Danjuma, a first-term ADC lawmaker from Kano, has died. His passing follows a troubling trend of political losses in the region's legislature.

Atiku reacts after Tinubu compared cost of fuel in Kenya and Nigeria

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Atiku reacts after Tinubu compared cost of fuel in Kenya and Nigeria

Nigeria

3 months ago

Atiku Abubakar criticises Tinubu's fuel price comparisons, highlighting Nigeria's economic struggles and calling for a focus on real living standards and income.

Reps deputy spokesperson makes crucial declaration amid Nigeria's security woes

Reps deputy spokesperson makes crucial declaration amid Nigeria's security woes

Nigeria

3 months ago

Deputy Spokesperson of the House of Representatives affirms National Assembly's support for the Armed Forces in combating terrorism and banditry across Nigeria.

Tension deepens as IYC, Ogoni youths reject NASS invite, demand control of pipeline surveillance

Tension deepens as IYC, Ogoni youths reject NASS invite, demand control of pipeline surveillance

Nigeria

3 months ago

Tensions rise in Rivers State as Ijaw Youth Council and Ogoni youths reject NASS invite for pipeline surveillance, demanding control and inclusion amid protests.

Lagos 2027: Tinubu has not endorsed any candidate, sources say

Lagos 2027: Tinubu has not endorsed any candidate, sources say

Nigeria

3 months ago

Sources within APC clarify President Tinubu has not endorsed any candidate for the 2027 Lagos governorship election, amid speculation and internal tension.

Breaking: FG announces action that will be taken against citizens who renounce Nigeria

Breaking

Breaking: FG announces action that will be taken against citizens who renounce Nigeria

Nigeria

3 months ago

FG orders withdrawal of passports from those who renounced Nigerian citizenship. Minister Tunji-Ojo confirms all rights forfeited under constitutional law.

Ezra Ukanwa