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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

4679 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Just in: Governor Makinde dragged to EFCC over alleged fraud

Just in: Governor Makinde dragged to EFCC over alleged fraud

Nigeria

5 months ago

United Nations announces over 30 job vacancies for Nigerians and others, how to apply

United Nations announces over 30 job vacancies for Nigerians and others, how to apply

Nigeria

5 months ago

2027 election: Fresh twist as powerful Atiku's ally expels his son shortly after joining APC

2027 election: Fresh twist as powerful Atiku's ally expels his son shortly after joining APC

Politics

5 months ago

Apply now: US begins recruitment of special service agents

Apply now: US begins recruitment of special service agents

Nigeria

5 months ago

Just In: Unknown gunmen kill family of 7 in top northern state

Just In: Unknown gunmen kill family of 7 in top northern state

Nigeria

5 months ago

Top 10 countries where international students can bring their families along, full list emerges

Top 10 countries where international students can bring their families along, full list emerges

World

5 months ago

Coalition Urges Patience As Finance Minister Moves To Resolve Contractor Debts

Coalition Urges Patience As Finance Minister Moves To Resolve Contractor Debts

Nigeria

5 months ago

The Coalition for Sustainable Fiscal Reform (CSFR), a prominent body of indigenous contractors and economic advocates, has called for patience amidst the rising tide of fiscal anxiety and recent demonstrations at the Federal Ministry of Finance, noting that government is working to resolve the issue.

1966 coup: Prof Pam uncovers how and who abducted, killed his father, “My mother begged"

1966 coup: Prof Pam uncovers how and who abducted, killed his father, “My mother begged"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Professor Ishaya Pam recounts his father Lt Col James Yakubu Gyang Pam's abduction and murder during Nigeria's January 15, 1966 coup, marking a tragic family legacy.

Kaduna Assembly Moves To Fast-track Life Skills Bill To Protect Students, Girl-child

Kaduna Assembly Moves To Fast-track Life Skills Bill To Protect Students, Girl-child

Nigeria

5 months ago

Kano House of Assembly prioritises the Life Skills Education Bill to protect the girl-child, enhance education quality, and address literacy gaps for all students.

Breaking: North announces date preferred 2027 presidential candidate for the region will be declared

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Breaking: North announces date preferred 2027 presidential candidate for the region will be declared

Nigeria

5 months ago

Arewa group announces Northern states will select a preferred 2027 presidential candidate at an April convention to address pressing security and governance issues.

Breaking: Former Senate minority leader pulls out of PDP, announces plan ahead of 2027

Breaking: Former Senate minority leader pulls out of PDP, announces plan ahead of 2027

Politics

5 months ago

Former Senate Minority Leader Simon Mwadkwon defects from PDP to APC, plans to contest the Plateau North Senate seat in 2027 elections, signalling a political shift.

Breaking: Supreme court takes action over Lamido’s son undeclared $40,000 case

Breaking: Supreme court takes action over Lamido’s son undeclared $40,000 case

Nigeria

5 months ago

The Supreme Court dismisses Aminu Sule Lamido's appeal on a $40,000 undeclared currency case, upholding earlier convictions and forfeiture orders.

Just in: ADC state chairmen set new condition as Atiku, Obi, others battle for 2027 presidential ticket

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Just in: ADC state chairmen set new condition as Atiku, Obi, others battle for 2027 presidential ticket

Nigeria

5 months ago

ADC state chairmen urge the party leadership to abandon zoning for the 2027 presidential ticket, emphasising competence and credibility for electoral success.

Breaking: Tension as Rivers lawmakers to begin impeachment of Gov Fubara

Breaking: Tension as Rivers lawmakers to begin impeachment of Gov Fubara

Nigeria

5 months ago

Rivers State House of Assembly reaffirms impeachment process against Governor Fubara and Deputy Odu, citing constitutional breaches and intimidation claims.

2027 election: Fresh controversy as Atiku’s former ally explains why Obi cannot unseat Tinubu

2027 election: Fresh controversy as Atiku’s former ally explains why Obi cannot unseat Tinubu

Nigeria

5 months ago

Segun Sowunmi questions Peter Obi’s chances against President Tinubu in 2027, citing shifting South-East dynamics and internal divisions among Obi's supporters.

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