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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: Tinubu approves N68bn on new power plant in top northern state

Breaking: Tinubu approves N68bn on new power plant in top northern state

Nigeria

5 months ago

Alleged Imposition of APC guber candidate in Adamawa Rejected

Alleged Imposition of APC guber candidate in Adamawa Rejected

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Goodluck Jonathan meets President Tinubu in Aso Rock as details emerge

Breaking: Goodluck Jonathan meets President Tinubu in Aso Rock as details emerge

Nigeria

5 months ago

Just In: Truck kills officer on stop-and-search duty as police take action

Just In: Truck kills officer on stop-and-search duty as police take action

Nigeria

5 months ago

Breaking: Wike announces cost for PDP presidential, governorship forms as party's crisis worsens

Breaking: Wike announces cost for PDP presidential, governorship forms as party's crisis worsens

Politics

5 months ago

Electoral act: Atiku makes fresh demands ahead of 2027 election

Electoral act: Atiku makes fresh demands ahead of 2027 election

Nigeria

5 months ago

Iran executes senior official spying for Israeli govt amid Middle East war

Iran executes senior official spying for Israeli govt amid Middle East war

Nigeria

5 months ago

Iran executes a senior civil defence official for spying for Mossad as tensions rise amid Middle East conflict; US extends oil sanctions waivers amidst concerns.

Insecurity: CSOs speak out over ‘no retreat’ order issued to troops

Insecurity: CSOs speak out over ‘no retreat’ order issued to troops

Nigeria

5 months ago

NPSAN supports Chief Olufemi Oluyede's directive for intensified military action against bandits, citing a critical turning point in Nigeria’s security strategy.

Breaking: Fresh twist as lawmakers defect to ADC from APC, PDP, LP ahead of 2027

Breaking: Fresh twist as lawmakers defect to ADC from APC, PDP, LP ahead of 2027

Nigeria

5 months ago

Three members of the house of representatives from APC, LP and PDP have defected to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) ahead of the 2027 elections.

Is ADC plotting to form alliance with another party ahead of 2027? Here is what we know

Is ADC plotting to form alliance with another party ahead of 2027? Here is what we know

Nigeria

5 months ago

ADC denies claims of alliance talks with PRP ahead of the 2027 elections, focusing on legal challenges against INEC's actions amid ongoing leadership issues.

Breaking: Ex-president Jonathan breaks silence after Atiku blasted him

Breaking: Ex-president Jonathan breaks silence after Atiku blasted him

Nigeria

5 months ago

Former President Goodluck Jonathan defends his presidency, citing diplomatic gains and urging political stability in West Africa amidst Atiku Abubakar's criticism.

Breaking: FG finally takes action against individuals who allegedly plotted to overthrow Tinubu

Breaking: FG finally takes action against individuals who allegedly plotted to overthrow Tinubu

Nigeria

5 months ago

Federal Government charges retired Major General, Naval Captain, and police inspector in Abuja over alleged coup plot against President Tinubu's administration.

Breaking: Tension as Boko Haram issues new threat, gives Nigeria 72hrs, "Women, children will die"

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Breaking: Tension as Boko Haram issues new threat, gives Nigeria 72hrs, "Women, children will die"

Nigeria

6 months ago

Boko Haram has issued a 72-hour ultimatum threatening to kill over 400 women and children unless a £2.7m ransom is paid, escalating Nigeria's security crisis.

2027 election: Obi, Kwankwaso supporters dump Atiku, make unexpected move before ADC primaries

2027 election: Obi, Kwankwaso supporters dump Atiku, make unexpected move before ADC primaries

Politics

6 months ago

Supporters of Peter Obi and Rabiu Kwankwaso launched the Obi–Kwankwaso Movement, uniting forces for ADC primaries amid rising tensions and political realignment.

Top Nigerian Reverend sends message to Christians over viral video on ‘prosperity gospel’

Top Nigerian Reverend sends message to Christians over viral video on ‘prosperity gospel’

Nigeria

6 months ago

Reverend Deji Olabode warns Christians against judging pastors by online clips, urging for full teachings for clarity and spiritual growth at Enthronement Assembly.

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