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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: Highest advisory body of APC in Lagos declares governorship candidate they'll support

Breaking: Highest advisory body of APC in Lagos declares governorship candidate they'll support

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Peter Obi holds closed-door meeting with Makinde ahead of 2027 election, viral video emerges

Breaking: Peter Obi holds closed-door meeting with Makinde ahead of 2027 election, viral video emerges

Politics

5 months ago

Breaking: Top Nigerian politician buys 100 million APC 2027 presidential nomination form for Tinubu

Breaking: Top Nigerian politician buys 100 million APC 2027 presidential nomination form for Tinubu

Politics

5 months ago

Breaking: Reps approve Tinubu’s request to borrow $516m

Breaking: Reps approve Tinubu’s request to borrow $516m

Nigeria

5 months ago

2027 election: New twist as top Atiku ally raises fresh concern over Obidients, "It is very sad"

2027 election: New twist as top Atiku ally raises fresh concern over Obidients, "It is very sad"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Just in: Nigerian man suddenly dies aboard Istanbul-Lagos flight

Just in: Nigerian man suddenly dies aboard Istanbul-Lagos flight

Nigeria

5 months ago

Edo govt breaks silence, disowns aide’s threat to arrest opposition leaders: “Like Obi”

Edo govt breaks silence, disowns aide’s threat to arrest opposition leaders: “Like Obi”

Nigeria

5 months ago

Edo government disowns aide's threat remarks in viral video, reaffirming commitment to peaceful political engagement and opposing intimidation of opposition figures.

Aisha Achimugu speaks out after EFCC declares her wanted: "My money not from Sanwo-Olu"

Aisha Achimugu speaks out after EFCC declares her wanted: "My money not from Sanwo-Olu"

Nigeria

5 months ago

Aisha Achimugu, founder of Oceangate Engineering, denies wealth allegations linked to Lagos Governor Sanwo-Olu amid EFCC's money laundering investigations.

Nigerian-American found dead in US prison as details emerge

Nigerian-American found dead in US prison as details emerge

US

5 months ago

Olaolukitan Abel, 26, found dead in US custody after arrest linked to DHS officer’s killing. Investigation reveals firearm traced to Damon Yarns.

Breaking: Plane crash in south Sudan, many confirmed dead as details emerge

Breaking: Plane crash in south Sudan, many confirmed dead as details emerge

Africa

5 months ago

A small passenger aircraft crashed in South Sudan, killing all 14 on board. Investigations reveal possible adverse weather as a factor in the tragedy.

Breaking: Fresh twist as top APC leader vows to challenge Tinubu for party’s 2027 presidential ticket

Breaking: Fresh twist as top APC leader vows to challenge Tinubu for party’s 2027 presidential ticket

Politics

5 months ago

Stanley Osifo announces his bid for the APC's 2027 presidential ticket, challenging President Bola Tinubu amid widespread endorsements for the incumbent.

Breaking: ADC speaks on another plan to hold opposition together ahead of 2027

Breaking: ADC speaks on another plan to hold opposition together ahead of 2027

Politics

5 months ago

The African Democratic Congress introduces a collegiate leadership system to unify opposition and prevent winner-takes-all politics ahead of the 2027 election.

Breaking: Sanwo-Olu announces his anointed successor ahead of 2027 elections

Breaking: Sanwo-Olu announces his anointed successor ahead of 2027 elections

Politics

5 months ago

Lagos Gov Babajide Sanwo-Olu endorses Deputy Obafemi Hamzat as his successor for the 2027 elections, highlighting broad party support and Hamzat's qualifications.

Breaking: Bandits storm orphanage home at night, abduct pupils as details emerge

Breaking: Bandits storm orphanage home at night, abduct pupils as details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Gunmen attacked a school and orphanage in Zariagi, Kogi State, abducting 23 pupils and staff. Security forces rescued 15, with efforts ongoing to find the others.

Breaking: Tight security, journalists barred as court finally begins trial of alleged coup plotters

Breaking: Tight security, journalists barred as court finally begins trial of alleged coup plotters

Nigeria

5 months ago

Trial begins for six accused of plotting to overthrow President Tinubu, amid tight security and media exclusion, raising transparency concerns over proceedings.

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