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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: Over 30 people killed in bus crash as details emerge

Breaking: Over 30 people killed in bus crash as details emerge

Africa

4 months ago

CDCFIB recruitment: FG releases important information on what applicants must do to get the job

CDCFIB recruitment: FG releases important information on what applicants must do to get the job

Nigeria

4 months ago

Breaking: ADC announces who will finally become Atiku’s vice presidential candidate

Breaking: ADC announces who will finally become Atiku’s vice presidential candidate

Politics

4 months ago

Breaking: Amaechi under pressure to become Atiku's vice presidential candidate

Breaking: Amaechi under pressure to become Atiku's vice presidential candidate

Nigeria

4 months ago

Court Orders CAC To Restore NYCN Registration, Reinstate Sukubo’s BoT

Court Orders CAC To Restore NYCN Registration, Reinstate Sukubo’s BoT

Nigeria

4 months ago

Breaking: 5 declared dead, over 50 infected as deadly sickness hits Plateau

Breaking: 5 declared dead, over 50 infected as deadly sickness hits Plateau

Nigeria

4 months ago

Xenophobic attack: WHO breaks silence over recorded deaths, "Stop the hate"

Xenophobic attack: WHO breaks silence over recorded deaths, "Stop the hate"

Africa

4 months ago

The WHO condemns the xenophobic violence in South Africa, highlighting deaths and displacement of foreign nationals, and urging justice over vigilante actions.

Breaking: US and Iran finally strike deal to end war as details emerge

Breaking: US and Iran finally strike deal to end war as details emerge

US

4 months ago

The US and Iran have reached an initial agreement to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to ease tensions after recent conflicts.

Rivers NDC gov candidate Fubara announces who his godfather is ahead of 2027 election

Rivers NDC gov candidate Fubara announces who his godfather is ahead of 2027 election

Politics

4 months ago

Blessing Fubara, NDC governorship candidate, asserts no political godfather influences his 2027 ambition, focusing instead on the future of Rivers State.

Breaking: NDC 2027 presidential candidate Obi declares what he will do to Nnamdi Kanu, bandits

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Breaking: NDC 2027 presidential candidate Obi declares what he will do to Nnamdi Kanu, bandits

Nigeria

4 months ago

Peter Obi says he would engage Nnamdi Kanu and other agitators through dialogue if elected, stressing that criticism is not a crime and needs discussion.

Breaking: Court reportedly orders arrest of Tinubu's former minister

Breaking: Court reportedly orders arrest of Tinubu's former minister

Nigeria

4 months ago

A Federal High Court has authorised the ICPC to arrest former Minister Uche Nnaji over certificate forgery allegations linked to his academic credentials.

Breaking: Mother of Tinubu's minister is dead as details emerge

Breaking: Mother of Tinubu's minister is dead as details emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

The family of Barrister Hannatu Musa Musawa announces the passing of her mother, Hajiya Fatima Ladi Binta Musa Musawa, with Janazah prayer in Abuja.

NDC leader mentions position that was offered to Obi's ally Aisha Yesuf: "she rejected it"

NDC leader mentions position that was offered to Obi's ally Aisha Yesuf: "she rejected it"

Politics

4 months ago

Seriake Dickson reveals Peter Obi and NDC offered Aisha Yesufu a House of Reps ticket, but the activist reportedly rejected the offer ahead of 2027 elections.

Breaking: Oyo Gov Makinde update on abduction of school children, staff

Breaking: Oyo Gov Makinde update on abduction of school children, staff

Nigeria

4 months ago

Makinde says rescue efforts for abducted Oyo schoolchildren & teachers continue as difficult terrain of Old Oyo National Park poses challenges to security agencies.

Breaking: Sowore collapses during EndBadGovernance protest in Abuja, viral video emerges

Breaking: Sowore collapses during EndBadGovernance protest in Abuja, viral video emerges

Nigeria

4 months ago

A viral video from the #EndBadGovernance protest in Abuja shows Omoyele Sowore collapsing after security fired tear gas, igniting reactions among protesters.

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