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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: Again, South Africans take action against Nigerians, others, in their country

Breaking: Again, South Africans take action against Nigerians, others, in their country

Africa

3 months ago

Political analyst gives reasons Prince Dapo Abiodun should be elected into Senate

Political analyst gives reasons Prince Dapo Abiodun should be elected into Senate

Politics

3 months ago

Just in: Shettima calls ADC 'empty bone' as party plots to sack APC, Tinubu in 2027

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Just in: Shettima calls ADC 'empty bone' as party plots to sack APC, Tinubu in 2027

Nigeria

3 months ago

Breaking: Court takes action over El-Rufai’s N1bn lawsuit against ICPC

Breaking: Court takes action over El-Rufai’s N1bn lawsuit against ICPC

Nigeria

3 months ago

Grief as mass grave filled with bodies of little children discovered in top African country, video emerges

Grief as mass grave filled with bodies of little children discovered in top African country, video emerges

Nigeria

3 months ago

Just in: Tears and anger as fuel trailer crushes motorcyclist, 6 others to death, location emerges

Just in: Tears and anger as fuel trailer crushes motorcyclist, 6 others to death, location emerges

Nigeria

3 months ago

World Health Organisation announces new high-paying health vacancy, how to apply and link emerge

World Health Organisation announces new high-paying health vacancy, how to apply and link emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

World Health Organisation invites experienced professionals to apply for a leadership role in global health, focusing on medicines regulation and policy development.

Identity of powerful figure allegedly pushing Trump to escalate Iran war revealed

Identity of powerful figure allegedly pushing Trump to escalate Iran war revealed

World

3 months ago

Reports reveal Mohammed bin Salman urging Trump to sustain military operations against Iran, viewing it as a strategic moment to reshape Middle East dynamics.

Breaking: Tension as El-Rufai arrives Kaduna court amid heavy security presence, photos emerge

Breaking: Tension as El-Rufai arrives Kaduna court amid heavy security presence, photos emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Former Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai faces arraignment in court for alleged corruption, amid tight security and significant traffic disruptions in Kaduna.

Breaking: Anambra gov appoints first female SSG as details about her emerge

Breaking: Anambra gov appoints first female SSG as details about her emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Chukwuma Soludo appoints Chiamaka Nnake as Anambra State's first female SSG, highlighting her extensive public and private sector experience and accomplishments.

Breaking: Kwankwaso begins talks with 2 top parties amid plot to sack Tinubu in 2027

Breaking: Kwankwaso begins talks with 2 top parties amid plot to sack Tinubu in 2027

Politics

3 months ago

Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso leads significant political talks with ADC and NDC ahead of the 2027 elections, involving key figures and potential alliance formation.

Buhari's Accountant General jailed for 72 years as details emerge

Buhari's Accountant General jailed for 72 years as details emerge

Nigeria

3 months ago

Chukwunyere Nwabuoku sentenced to 72 years for money laundering; EFCC's conviction highlights seriousness of diverting funds meant for national security.

Breaking: Police arrest police Baruwa after forceful takeover of NURTW secretariat from MC Oluomo

Breaking: Police arrest police Baruwa after forceful takeover of NURTW secretariat from MC Oluomo

Nigeria

3 months ago

Tajudeen Baruwa, NURTW's presidential contender, arrested after leading a faction takeover of the Abuja Secretariat, affirmed as legitimate president by courts.

"I can serve from Kaduna": Obi declares as battle for ADC 2027 presidential candidate begins

"I can serve from Kaduna": Obi declares as battle for ADC 2027 presidential candidate begins

Politics

3 months ago

Peter Obi asserts he can govern Nigeria from Kaduna, emphasising leadership over location during his consultations for the 2027 elections with ADC stakeholders.

Breaking: Peter Obi releases important message as El-Rufai spends over 30 days in detention

Breaking: Peter Obi releases important message as El-Rufai spends over 30 days in detention

Nigeria

3 months ago

Peter Obi condemns the political persecution of ex-Kaduna Governor El-Rufai, highlighting concerns over democracy, rule of law, and unlawful detention in Nigeria.

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