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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

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Breaking: Keyamo reacts to Jonathan's 2027 presidential bid, "Comedy taken too far"

Breaking: Keyamo reacts to Jonathan's 2027 presidential bid, "Comedy taken too far"

Politics

4 months ago

Breaking: "How Atiku will reportedly choose his 2027 running mate," Source discloses

Breaking: "How Atiku will reportedly choose his 2027 running mate," Source discloses

Politics

4 months ago

pSPI 2025 ranking: Ogun announced as 2nd best performing in Nigeria

pSPI 2025 ranking: Ogun announced as 2nd best performing in Nigeria

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigerian lawmaker drums support for Tinubu, Muftwang reforms

Nigerian lawmaker drums support for Tinubu, Muftwang reforms

Nigeria

4 months ago

Breaking: Fresh twist as court sacks Wike’s backed APC exco in Rivers

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Breaking: Fresh twist as court sacks Wike’s backed APC exco in Rivers

Nigeria

4 months ago

Family writes IGP, demands justice over death of NSCDC officer Agada in Nasarawa

Family writes IGP, demands justice over death of NSCDC officer Agada in Nasarawa

Nigeria

4 months ago

Breaking: Nigerian gov tells Tinubu to increase minimum wage, discloses new amount

Breaking: Nigerian gov tells Tinubu to increase minimum wage, discloses new amount

Nigeria

4 months ago

Gov AbdulRazaq calls on President Tinubu to raise Nigeria's minimum wage to N100,000, citing improved state finances amid rising living costs and labour demands.

Breaking: Wike silent as Turaki-led PDP announces Jonathan as 2027 presidential candidate

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Breaking: Wike silent as Turaki-led PDP announces Jonathan as 2027 presidential candidate

Politics

4 months ago

Former President Goodluck Jonathan emerges as the PDP's presidential candidate amid factional tensions, raising questions on his 2027 election intentions.

Breaking: Another northerner, Atiku’s ex-aide, Abbas emerges ADP presidential candidate

Breaking: Another northerner, Atiku’s ex-aide, Abbas emerges ADP presidential candidate

Politics

4 months ago

Ambassador Aliyu Bin Abbas emerges as the Action Democratic Party's presidential candidate, promising youth inclusion and a new political era in Nigeria.

Breaking: Tension as Wike-led PDP declares Bode George, 23 other top chieftains suspended

Breaking: Tension as Wike-led PDP declares Bode George, 23 other top chieftains suspended

Politics

4 months ago

Lagos PDP faction suspends Bode George and 23 members for alleged anti-party conduct, exacerbating internal tensions and highlighting divisions within the party.

Breaking: "What could have happened to Nigeria 3yrs ago," Tinubu opens up on fuel subsidy removal

Breaking: "What could have happened to Nigeria 3yrs ago," Tinubu opens up on fuel subsidy removal

Nigeria

4 months ago

President Tinubu states subsidy removal averted Nigeria’s bankruptcy, sparking economic recovery and enhancing agricultural opportunities across the nation.

Female presidential aspirant demands refund of nomination money, pulls out of party

Female presidential aspirant demands refund of nomination money, pulls out of party

Politics

4 months ago

Abisayo Busari-Akinnadeju resigns from DLA over primary credibility concerns, demands fee refund, vows to continue her presidential ambition under 'Dare Nigeria'.

Breaking: Wike takes action as factional PDP moves to ratify Jonathan’s presidency

Breaking: Wike takes action as factional PDP moves to ratify Jonathan’s presidency

Nigeria

4 months ago

FCTA warns Abuja event centres and hotels against hosting gatherings by illegal organisations, as PDP faction seeks to ratify Jonathan for 2027 election.

Breaking: Top political party announces 2027 female presidential candidate to battle Tinubu, Obi, Atiku

Breaking: Top political party announces 2027 female presidential candidate to battle Tinubu, Obi, Atiku

Politics

4 months ago

Dr Esther Nkem Okereke is announced as NRM's presidential candidate for the 2027 election, focused on national renewal, security, and youth empowerment in Nigeria.

Breaking: Peter Obi's ally suddenly pulls out of senatorial race, gives reasons

Breaking: Peter Obi's ally suddenly pulls out of senatorial race, gives reasons

Politics

4 months ago

Aisha Yesufu withdraws from the NDC senatorial race for FCT, citing halted primaries, urges supporters to focus on broader political goals ahead of 2027 elections.

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