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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: Rivers gov Fubara shuns Wike, announces his party ahead of 2027 election

Breaking: Rivers gov Fubara shuns Wike, announces his party ahead of 2027 election

Nigeria

5 months ago

Northern Coalition Speaks Out Over SERAP Claim Against USPF

Northern Coalition Speaks Out Over SERAP Claim Against USPF

Nigeria

5 months ago

NPA reacts over death of top staff member, “He will be missed”

NPA reacts over death of top staff member, “He will be missed”

Nigeria

5 months ago

Bandits kill top top ex-Nigerian lawmaker as details emerge

Bandits kill top top ex-Nigerian lawmaker as details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Sowore reacts as Alex Ekubo dies: "I watched him on an Emirates flight"

Sowore reacts as Alex Ekubo dies: "I watched him on an Emirates flight"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Court summons 2 powerful bodies over Jonathan’s move to contest in 2027

Breaking: Court summons 2 powerful bodies over Jonathan’s move to contest in 2027

Nigeria

5 months ago

Just In: Top Northern presidential aspirant mentions 8 things he'll do when he becomes president

Just In: Top Northern presidential aspirant mentions 8 things he'll do when he becomes president

Nigeria

5 months ago

Northern presidential hopeful Mohammed Hayatu-Deen unveils an eight-point plan to combat terrorism, banditry, and economic challenges in Nigeria.

Breaking: Kwankwaso breaks silence on serving as Peter Obi's running mate

Breaking: Kwankwaso breaks silence on serving as Peter Obi's running mate

Politics

5 months ago

Rabiu Kwankwaso expresses willingness to be Peter Obi's running mate for the 2027 elections, focusing on a partnership to address Nigeria's insecurity issues.

Breaking: Wike storms Abuja residence of APC chairman ahead of 2027

Breaking: Wike storms Abuja residence of APC chairman ahead of 2027

Politics

5 months ago

Minister Nyesom Wike's visit to APC Chairman Nentawe Yilwatda stirs political discussions, hinting at potential alignments ahead of Nigeria's 2027 elections.

Viral video shows Trump announcing what he will do to ICE

Viral video shows Trump announcing what he will do to ICE

US

5 months ago

Donald Trump suggested renaming ICE to 'NICE' during a speech, sparking debate over immigration policy and political messaging amid mixed reactions.

Breaking: 3 Germans and pilot die as Namibia plane crashes in desert

Breaking: 3 Germans and pilot die as Namibia plane crashes in desert

Nigeria

5 months ago

A tragic plane crash in Namibia's Sossusvlei desert has killed a pilot and three German tourists. Investigation underway as wreckage confirmed with no survivors.

“Two people would expose you”: Cleric discloses what he told alleged coup plotters against Tinubu

“Two people would expose you”: Cleric discloses what he told alleged coup plotters against Tinubu

Nigeria

5 months ago

Kaduna cleric Abdulkadir testifies in court, warning coup plotters their plan would fail, as he denies involvement and clarifies funds received were for prayers.

Plot to sack Tinubu: Kwankwaso announces what ADC and NDC may likely do before 2027

Plot to sack Tinubu: Kwankwaso announces what ADC and NDC may likely do before 2027

Politics

5 months ago

Rabiu Kwankwaso asserts his ADC exit does not weaken opposition unity ahead of 2027 elections, emphasising potential political realignments and past alliances.

Son of Accord party's women leader killed as party Issues warning ahead of Osun guber election

Son of Accord party's women leader killed as party Issues warning ahead of Osun guber election

Nigeria

5 months ago

Accord condemns Kolade Eluyera's politically motivated killing, demands justice, and calls for peaceful elections amid rising political violence in Osun State.

Breaking: Tinubu appoints Major General Fadewa as homeland security adviser

Breaking: Tinubu appoints Major General Fadewa as homeland security adviser

Nigeria

5 months ago

President Tinubu appoints Major General Fadewa as special adviser on homeland security to enhance Nigeria's internal security and intelligence operations.

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