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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: Viral video shows top northern lawmaker crying and begging for 5th term endorsement

Breaking: Viral video shows top northern lawmaker crying and begging for 5th term endorsement

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: ADC suffers major setback again as another senator dumps party, announces next Party

Breaking: ADC suffers major setback again as another senator dumps party, announces next Party

Politics

5 months ago

Tension as 2 suspects reportedly admit knowledge of secret plot to overthrow Tinubu

Tension as 2 suspects reportedly admit knowledge of secret plot to overthrow Tinubu

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: IGP hold emergency meeting with top police leaders as details emerge

Breaking: IGP hold emergency meeting with top police leaders as details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Confusion in ADC as ex-Kano deputy governor dumps Atiku, El-Rufai, others ahead of 2027

Confusion in ADC as ex-Kano deputy governor dumps Atiku, El-Rufai, others ahead of 2027

Politics

5 months ago

Breaking: Obi, Kwankwaso defection to NDC hits rock as party leadership refuses to hand over

Breaking: Obi, Kwankwaso defection to NDC hits rock as party leadership refuses to hand over

Politics

5 months ago

Breaking: Another top southeast lawmaker dumps Atiku, ADC, others joins Obi in NDC

Breaking: Another top southeast lawmaker dumps Atiku, ADC, others joins Obi in NDC

Nigeria

5 months ago

Senator Victor Umeh, representing Anambra Central Senatorial District, has defected from the African Democratic Congress (ADC) to the Nigerian Democratic Congress.

Breaking: Tension as over 10 reps dump ADC as details emerge

Breaking: Tension as over 10 reps dump ADC as details emerge

Politics

5 months ago

Seventeen House of Representatives members defected from the African Democratic Congress to the Nigerian Democratic Congress during Tuesday’s plenary session.

Breaking: ADC fires shots after Obi's exit, "He just wanted ticket"

Breaking: ADC fires shots after Obi's exit, "He just wanted ticket"

Politics

5 months ago

ADC spokesman Bolaji Abdullahi criticises Peter Obi's ideological commitment, alleging a pre-planned defection to NDP amid claims of "ticket-first" politics.

Breaking: Works minister Umahi signs Tinubu's presidential nomination form

Breaking: Works minister Umahi signs Tinubu's presidential nomination form

Nigeria

5 months ago

Senator David Umahi signed President Tinubu's nomination form, highlighting commitment to continuity, stability, and ongoing reforms for national development.

Breaking: ADC spokesman discloses why Peter Obi defected to NDC, "He couldn't take it"

Breaking: ADC spokesman discloses why Peter Obi defected to NDC, "He couldn't take it"

Politics

5 months ago

ADC's Bolaji Abdullahi explains Peter Obi's strategic defection to NDC amid coalition politics struggles, easing internal pressure despite being a setback.

Breaking: Fresh twist as Atiku told to immediately defect to NDC ahead of 2027

Breaking: Fresh twist as Atiku told to immediately defect to NDC ahead of 2027

Nigeria

5 months ago

Buba Galadima urges Atiku Abubakar to join the NDC for united opposition ahead of the 2027 elections, warning of potential fragmentation and political risks.

2027: APC governorship aspirant shares his vision for Adamawa state

2027: APC governorship aspirant shares his vision for Adamawa state

Politics

5 months ago

APC aspirant Dr Salihu Bakari Girei unveils a 2027 agenda for Adamawa, focusing on unity, education, healthcare, and agricultural reforms to combat poverty.

NIPS speaks over armed forces operations against insecurity

NIPS speaks over armed forces operations against insecurity

Nigeria

5 months ago

NIPS commends Nigeria's Armed Forces for neutralising 200+ terrorists, arresting 300 suspects, and enhancing security through strategic military operations.

Breaking: NDC nat'l leader speaks as Umar Ardo raises fresh concerns over party's registration, heads to court

Breaking: NDC nat'l leader speaks as Umar Ardo raises fresh concerns over party's registration, heads to court

Nigeria

5 months ago

NDC National Leader Henry Seriake Dickson expresses optimism in growing public support and tackles legal challenges over the party's registration process.

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