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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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Confusion as Obi, Kwankwaso reportedly meet more troubles in NDC

Confusion as Obi, Kwankwaso reportedly meet more troubles in NDC

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Top northern lawmaker takes action after APC announces his replacement ahead of 2027

Breaking: Top northern lawmaker takes action after APC announces his replacement ahead of 2027

Politics

5 months ago

Breaking: "Why I resigned from ADC and Joined NDC": Peter Obi breaks silence

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Breaking: "Why I resigned from ADC and Joined NDC": Peter Obi breaks silence

Politics

5 months ago

Breaking: Wike-Led PDP appoints 13-member interim NWC

Breaking: Wike-Led PDP appoints 13-member interim NWC

Politics

5 months ago

Again, bandits storm ex-president's state, abduct 15 women, children

Again, bandits storm ex-president's state, abduct 15 women, children

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: US breaks silence over claim Iran struck its warship near Strait of Hormuz

Breaking: US breaks silence over claim Iran struck its warship near Strait of Hormuz

US

5 months ago

Viral video shows Family Worship Centre pastor kneeling to beg Wike over popular Jabi Lake

Viral video shows Family Worship Centre pastor kneeling to beg Wike over popular Jabi Lake

Nigeria

5 months ago

Pastor Sarah Omakwu appeals to FCT Minister Nyesom Wike in a viral video, urging him to preserve Jabi Lake as a public recreation area amid redevelopment plans.

Breaking: Tinubu declares who should be the next Benue gov under APC, "I have directed"

Breaking: Tinubu declares who should be the next Benue gov under APC, "I have directed"

Nigeria

5 months ago

President Tinubu endorses Governor Alia for a second term in Benue. Akume reveals efforts to unify APC amidst internal disputes at a recent reconciliation meeting.

Breaking: Another lawmaker defects from ADC ahead of 2027 election

Breaking: Another lawmaker defects from ADC ahead of 2027 election

Politics

5 months ago

House of Representatives member Umar Datti resigns from ADC, poised to defect to NDC amid 2027 election realignments, while retaining his legislative seat.

2027 election: Group raises Alarm over alleged dual party membership breach in electoral Act

2027 election: Group raises Alarm over alleged dual party membership breach in electoral Act

Nigeria

5 months ago

NDRA raises concerns over dual membership breach in Nigeria’s Electoral Act, highlighting inconsistencies in party records involving Barr. Reuben Egwuaba.

Nigeria bets big on ports as AfCFTA race heats up, targets West Africa cargo dominance

Nigeria bets big on ports as AfCFTA race heats up, targets West Africa cargo dominance

Nigeria

5 months ago

Nigeria intensifies port reforms to boost efficiency and capture regional cargo flows under AfCFTA, backed by Port upgrades and digitalisation initiatives.

Breaking: GO Adeboye speaks on sacking Tinubu's wife as Redeem church pastor

Breaking: GO Adeboye speaks on sacking Tinubu's wife as Redeem church pastor

Nigeria

5 months ago

RCCG's Enoch Adeboye affirms First Lady Oluremi Tinubu's pastoral position, dismissing removal calls amid mixed reactions from Nigerians on social media.

Breaking: Fresh Twist as Kwankwasiya Movement announces when Obi, Kwankwaso will exit ADC

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Breaking: Fresh Twist as Kwankwasiya Movement announces when Obi, Kwankwaso will exit ADC

Nigeria

5 months ago

Kwankwasiya Movement confirms Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso will leave ADC for NDC, backed by Kano stakeholders, amid internal disputes ahead of the 2027 elections.

Breaking: Anger, protest as Hausa community protests police killing of kinsman in Oyo

Breaking: Anger, protest as Hausa community protests police killing of kinsman in Oyo

Nigeria

5 months ago

Yehuza Umar, a bikeman, was reportedly killed by Nigerian Police officers in Oyo State on April 2. The incident occurred along the Iseyin-Oyo road expressway.

Just In: NLC demands new minimum wage from Lagos government

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Just In: NLC demands new minimum wage from Lagos government

Nigeria

5 months ago

NLC Lagos demands a ₦225,000 minimum wage for workers, urging government review of salaries due to rising living costs at the 2026 May Day celebration.

Ezra Ukanwa