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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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Reactions trail as ICPC releases El-Rufai from custody,: "He did nothing wrong"

Reactions trail as ICPC releases El-Rufai from custody,: "He did nothing wrong"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: APC takes fresh decision on returning Yilwatda, Basiru as national chairman, secretary

Breaking: APC takes fresh decision on returning Yilwatda, Basiru as national chairman, secretary

Nigeria

3 months ago

Tension and grief as lecturer of popular institution suddenly dies while lecturing in the class

Tension and grief as lecturer of popular institution suddenly dies while lecturing in the class

Nigeria

3 months ago

Kemi Badenoch mentions what UK should’ve done over UN resolution condemning slavery

Kemi Badenoch mentions what UK should’ve done over UN resolution condemning slavery

World

3 months ago

Just In: UK announces how many illegal migrants have been deported since Trump became president

Just In: UK announces how many illegal migrants have been deported since Trump became president

Nigeria

3 months ago

Man accused of planting explosive at US military base escapes to popular city overseas

Man accused of planting explosive at US military base escapes to popular city overseas

US

3 months ago

Breaking: US currency to carry Trump’s signature for the first time as sitting president

Breaking: US currency to carry Trump’s signature for the first time as sitting president

Nigeria

3 months ago

US Treasury plans to feature Trump’s signature on new currency, marking a first for a sitting president, as experts predict potential backlash amid rising costs.

Breaking: Tension as Iran moves to deploy over 1 million fighters for potential ground war with US, Israel

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Breaking: Tension as Iran moves to deploy over 1 million fighters for potential ground war with US, Israel

World

3 months ago

Iran assembles over one million fighters amid rising tensions with the US and Israel, as recruitment surges and defences strengthen on Kharg Island.

Breaking: Akpabio mentions what South-South must do for Tinubu

Breaking: Akpabio mentions what South-South must do for Tinubu

Nigeria

3 months ago

Senate President Akpabio calls for South-South unity to secure highest votes for Bola Tinubu in 2027 elections, highlighting region's political significance.

Breaking: All ministries, agencies, offices located in Federal Secretariat to temporarily shut down

Breaking: All ministries, agencies, offices located in Federal Secretariat to temporarily shut down

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Federal Government instructs civil servants in Abuja to work from home on 27-28 March 2026 due to road closures for the APC national convention at Eagle Square.

Prof Okocha becomes ICA Nigeria chair as details emerge

Prof Okocha becomes ICA Nigeria chair as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

The Nigerian chapter of the ICA transitions leadership to Prof Desmond Okocha, focusing on global communication trends and expanding its presence in Africa.

Electoral Act: How much politicians were allowed to spend in 2022 and 2026 campaigns is out

Electoral Act: How much politicians were allowed to spend in 2022 and 2026 campaigns is out

Nigeria

3 months ago

New election expense limits under Nigeria's Electoral Act, 2022 and 2026, show significant increases for candidates, impacting campaign strategies and funding.

FIFA World Cup 26: Link and requirements to enter Canada for fans and workers emerge

FIFA World Cup 26: Link and requirements to enter Canada for fans and workers emerge

World

3 months ago

Canada has issued entry requirements for FIFA World Cup 26™ attendees, including fans, players, media, and volunteers, clarifying visas and eTA regulations.

US opens portal for those interested in doing an internship at the White House, link to apply emerges

US opens portal for those interested in doing an internship at the White House, link to apply emerges

US

3 months ago

Applications are now open for the White House Internship Programme, nurturing future leaders through hands-on experience at the heart of the US government.

Just In: New commissioner of police emerges in FCT, "criminals must be flushed out"

Just In: New commissioner of police emerges in FCT, "criminals must be flushed out"

Nigeria

3 months ago

Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi is now the 35th Commissioner of Police for FCT, promising an intelligence-led strategy to combat crime and enhance community safety.

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