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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

4674 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Niger Delta group sends open letter to President Tinubu, demands action against Tompolo

Niger Delta group sends open letter to President Tinubu, demands action against Tompolo

Nigeria

4 months ago

Nigeria hands over man to US over high-profile extortion, murder case

Nigeria

4 months ago

Living Faith Church senior pastor kills his landlord in Uyo as court issues judgement

Living Faith Church senior pastor kills his landlord in Uyo as court issues judgement

Nigeria

4 months ago

Breaking: Tinubu announces appointment for current northern governor

Breaking: Tinubu announces appointment for current northern governor

Nigeria

4 months ago

Apply now: Tinubu's govt announces new opportunity for girls only nationwide, link emerges

Apply now: Tinubu's govt announces new opportunity for girls only nationwide, link emerges

Nigeria

4 months ago

Over 100 terrorists declared repentant as Army says: "They've completed rehabilitation programme"

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Over 100 terrorists declared repentant as Army says: "They've completed rehabilitation programme"

Nigeria

4 months ago

North central youths reacts as Tinubu signs electoral reform ahead of 2027 election

North central youths reacts as Tinubu signs electoral reform ahead of 2027 election

Nigeria

4 months ago

North Central Youths Support Group for Tinubu 2027 praises President Tinubu for the Electoral Reform Bill, urging youth engagement in Nigeria's democratic process.

TESCOM recruitment: Ekiti govt issues important information

TESCOM recruitment: Ekiti govt issues important information

Nigeria

4 months ago

Ekiti State Government warns of a fake TESCOM recruitment message on social media, advising the public to rely on official channels for accurate information.

Immigration recruitment: FG releases important notice to all applicants, "You're hereby informed"

Immigration recruitment: FG releases important notice to all applicants, "You're hereby informed"

Nigeria

4 months ago

Federal government warns Nigerians to ignore fake recruitment sites for Nigeria Immigration Service. CDCFIB confirms it's the sole recruitment authority.

Ajiran indigenes reject palace-linked notice, call for fair probe into killings

Ajiran indigenes reject palace-linked notice, call for fair probe into killings

Nigeria

4 months ago

Ajiran indigenes dispute alleged Ojomu Royal Family notice, urging an impartial investigation into killings and rejecting links to land disputes and mismanagement.

Just In: Another candidate steps down for APC as INEC conducts FCT election Saturday

Just In: Another candidate steps down for APC as INEC conducts FCT election Saturday

Politics

4 months ago

Godson Nemieboka withdraws from the AMAC race, endorsing APC's Christopher Zakka to prevent political fragmentation ahead of Saturday's FCT elections.

Breaking: Another top security agency rearrests El-Rufai shortly after leaving EFCC custody

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Breaking: Another top security agency rearrests El-Rufai shortly after leaving EFCC custody

Nigeria

4 months ago

Former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai was reportedly rearrested by the SSS after securing bail from the EFCC, linked to allegations of unlawful phone interception.

Breaking: PDP candidate suddenly steps down for APC, Wike breaks silence as FCT polls begins Saturday

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Breaking: PDP candidate suddenly steps down for APC, Wike breaks silence as FCT polls begins Saturday

Nigeria

4 months ago

Julius Adamu, PDP chair in Bwari, backs APC's Joshua Ishaku Musa, supporting pro-Tinubu candidates, reshaping the FCT area council election dynamics.

Breaking: Tinubu asks Nigerians for forgiveness, “If I have sinned against you", viral video trends

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Breaking: Tinubu asks Nigerians for forgiveness, “If I have sinned against you", viral video trends

Nigeria

4 months ago

President Tinubu calls for unity, peace, and moral renewal this Ramadan, urging Nigerians to forgive and embody compassion in daily life for national harmony.

Electoral bill: Deputy spokesperson breaks silence over clash of reps members

Electoral bill: Deputy spokesperson breaks silence over clash of reps members

Nigeria

4 months ago

Deputy Spokesperson Philip Agbese addresses opposition lawmakers' walkout during the Electoral Amendment Bill discussion, framing it as a parliamentary practice.

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