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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: "I must contest 2027 election," Peter Obi declares, hints at next line of action

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Breaking: "I must contest 2027 election," Peter Obi declares, hints at next line of action

Politics

4 months ago

Breaking: New ‘Abuja’ threats from Boko Haram emerge after killing soldiers in Borno, "We are coming"

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Breaking: New ‘Abuja’ threats from Boko Haram emerge after killing soldiers in Borno, "We are coming"

Nigeria

4 months ago

Anambra: Manufacturers decry high cost of power, canvass for gas-based energy

Anambra: Manufacturers decry high cost of power, canvass for gas-based energy

Nigeria

4 months ago

PEBEC: Tinubu’s govt moves to woo foreign investors, drive economic reforms

PEBEC: Tinubu’s govt moves to woo foreign investors, drive economic reforms

Nigeria

4 months ago

Tinubu told to immediately terminate Tompolo’s pipeline surveillance contract

Tinubu told to immediately terminate Tompolo’s pipeline surveillance contract

Nigeria

4 months ago

Israeli family who buried 3 of their children after missile attack clings to faith

Israeli family who buried 3 of their children after missile attack clings to faith

Nigeria

4 months ago

Breaking: Israel cancels Friday prayers at Jerusalem as war with Iran escalates

Breaking: Israel cancels Friday prayers at Jerusalem as war with Iran escalates

Nigeria

4 months ago

Israeli authorities halt Friday prayers at Al-Aqsa amid escalating tensions with Iran. Security concerns prompted closure of key religious sites in Jerusalem.

Is Abba Kyari still in custody? Fresh facts emerge

Is Abba Kyari still in custody? Fresh facts emerge

Nigeria

4 months ago

The NCoS confirms Abba Kyari remains in custody despite discharge in an asset declaration case; his drug-related trial continues amid public confusion.

Viral video shows American Christian leaders praying for Trump over US vs Iran war

Viral video shows American Christian leaders praying for Trump over US vs Iran war

US

4 months ago

Evangelical leaders, including Pastor Robert Jeffress, prayed for President Trump in the Oval Office amidst US-Iran tensions, emphasising faith's role in governance.

Updated: Kano Assembly finally begins impeachment of deputy governor, Kwanwasiyya reacts

Updated: Kano Assembly finally begins impeachment of deputy governor, Kwanwasiyya reacts

Politics

4 months ago

Political tensions rise in Kano as Majority Leader presents impeachment notice against Deputy Governor Gwarzo over alleged misconduct and abuse of office.

Breaking: MURIC takes another action to get INEC chairman Amupitan sacked before 2027

Breaking: MURIC takes another action to get INEC chairman Amupitan sacked before 2027

Nigeria

4 months ago

MURIC demands the removal of INEC Chairman Prof. Joash Amupitan, citing unresolved complaints and concerns over neutrality ahead of the 2027 elections.

2027 election: NNPP sends crucial Message to INEC ahead of poll

2027 election: NNPP sends crucial Message to INEC ahead of poll

Nigeria

4 months ago

NNPP urges INEC to restore public trust in Nigeria's electoral process ahead of the 2027 elections, linking voter apathy to system transparency concerns.

Breaking: Another political party begins nationwide e-registration ahead of 2027 elections

Breaking: Another political party begins nationwide e-registration ahead of 2027 elections

Nigeria

4 months ago

Accord Party launches nationwide electronic registration and membership revalidation for the 2027 elections, urging members to update details for new digital cards.

Breaking: Tinubu's govt approves annual salary as gratuity for retiring federal workers

Breaking: Tinubu's govt approves annual salary as gratuity for retiring federal workers

Nigeria

4 months ago

The FEC approves a landmark Exit Benefit Scheme, granting retiring Civil Servants a gratuity of 100% of their salary, enhancing welfare and retirement security.

Nigerian governor mentions top politician he can never betray: "I'd rather die"

Nigerian governor mentions top politician he can never betray: "I'd rather die"

Politics

4 months ago

Governor Mai Mala Buni vows loyalty to his mentor, Senator Ibrahim Geidam, urging unity among the newly elected APC officials in Yobe State to strengthen the party.

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