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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: INEC breaks silence as old X post reportedly shows Amupitan supported Tinubu

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Breaking: INEC breaks silence as old X post reportedly shows Amupitan supported Tinubu

Nigeria

3 months ago

Umahi slammed for questioning source of income of top real estate mogul

Umahi slammed for questioning source of income of top real estate mogul

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Trump fumes, mentions agreement Iran breached

Breaking: Trump fumes, mentions agreement Iran breached

US

3 months ago

Prominent Nigerian governor speaks on how his former deputy plotted secretly to unseat him

Prominent Nigerian governor speaks on how his former deputy plotted secretly to unseat him

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: ADC takes another action against INEC over unrecognition of party ahead of 2027

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Breaking: ADC takes another action against INEC over unrecognition of party ahead of 2027

Nigeria

3 months ago

European Union announces new high-paying opportunity for Nigerians, how to apply and link emerge

European Union announces new high-paying opportunity for Nigerians, how to apply and link emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Terrorists kill top Nigerian army general, 17 others in deadly strike

Terrorists kill top Nigerian army general, 17 others in deadly strike

Nigeria

3 months ago

Brig-Gen Oseni Omoh Braimah and 17 soldiers were killed in coordinated ISWAP attacks in Borno. President Tinubu condemns the assault as a desperate act.

Tinubu releases nationwide message after terrorists kill many soldiers in Borno, "unforgettable"

Tinubu releases nationwide message after terrorists kill many soldiers in Borno, "unforgettable"

Nigeria

3 months ago

President Tinubu mourns soldiers killed in a Borno terrorist attack, praising their bravery while urging continued military resolve against insurgents in Nigeria.

Breaking: Trump's wife finally breaks silence over "Epstein files" allegation

Breaking: Trump's wife finally breaks silence over "Epstein files" allegation

US

3 months ago

Melania Trump vehemently denies any link to Jeffrey Epstein, calling allegations false and damaging while urging Congress to hold public hearings for survivors.

Killings in Nigeria: Ex-vice president blasts Tinubu over Jos massacre, US security alert, others

Killings in Nigeria: Ex-vice president blasts Tinubu over Jos massacre, US security alert, others

Nigeria

3 months ago

Atiku Abubakar's team criticises President Tinubu's leadership amid Jos killings, highlighting his brief airport visit and minimal engagement during Lagos tour.

Breaking: Tinubu's govt speaks out as US releases new security alert of places that must be avoided in Nigeria

Breaking: Tinubu's govt speaks out as US releases new security alert of places that must be avoided in Nigeria

Nigeria

3 months ago

The federal government addresses the US travel advisory, emphasizing Nigeria's stability, improved security, and openness for business, travel, and investment.

Military shares details of Boko Haram's attack, confirms killing of soldiers, silent on general

Military shares details of Boko Haram's attack, confirms killing of soldiers, silent on general

Nigeria

3 months ago

Several soldiers are confirmed dead after insurgents attacked the 29 Task Force Brigade in Borno, while concerns grow over Brig. Gen. Oseni Braimah's status.

Nigerian man who failed driving test twice in UK kills 70-year-old woman in tragic road accident

Nigerian man who failed driving test twice in UK kills 70-year-old woman in tragic road accident

Europe

3 months ago

Nigerian driver Timothy Kusemi jailed after fatal crash killing 70-year-old Susan Whittles raises concerns over UK driving laws for foreign nationals.

What ADC, PDP agreed to do in 2027 plot to sack Tinubu emerges

What ADC, PDP agreed to do in 2027 plot to sack Tinubu emerges

Politics

3 months ago

PDP, led by Governor Seyi Makinde, visits ADC leaders in Abuja to address political pressures on opposition parties and emphasise unity ahead of the 2027 elections.

INEC announces 'most dangerous weapon' against 2027 election

INEC announces 'most dangerous weapon' against 2027 election

Nigeria

3 months ago

INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan warns that misinformation poses a serious threat to the 2027 General Election, urging media to uphold truth and fairness.

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