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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

4695 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Just In: Kano gov reportedly begins plot to dump NNPP, announces new party ahead of 2027

Just In: Kano gov reportedly begins plot to dump NNPP, announces new party ahead of 2027

Politics

6 months ago

Pro-Tinubu group takes federal projects to Anambra, distributes food

Pro-Tinubu group takes federal projects to Anambra, distributes food

Nigeria

6 months ago

NASS workers demand federal character rule after Tinubu ADC promotion U-turn

NASS workers demand federal character rule after Tinubu ADC promotion U-turn

Nigeria

6 months ago

“We've ordered for 4 attack helicopters from US”: Details of what Tinubu told CAN leaders emerge

“We've ordered for 4 attack helicopters from US”: Details of what Tinubu told CAN leaders emerge

Nigeria

6 months ago

Transport Minister Reacts Over Borno Bomb Blast: “This is Barbaric”

Transport Minister Reacts Over Borno Bomb Blast: “This is Barbaric”

Nigeria

6 months ago

Report uncovers how terrorists were operating in Sokoto before US airstrike in Nigeria

Report uncovers how terrorists were operating in Sokoto before US airstrike in Nigeria

Nigeria

6 months ago

Meet Fauziya Auwal: 10 key facts about Nigeria’s first astronaut candidate

Meet Fauziya Auwal: 10 key facts about Nigeria’s first astronaut candidate

Nigeria

6 months ago

Fauziya Muhammad Auwal, Nigeria's first astronaut candidate, aims to use space science to tackle local challenges and inspire future generations from KASU.

Breaking: ADC spits fire over US airstrike in Nigeria: "Tinubu reporting himself to another president"

Breaking: ADC spits fire over US airstrike in Nigeria: "Tinubu reporting himself to another president"

Nigeria

6 months ago

ADC criticises President Tinubu for outsourcing Nigeria's security to foreign powers after US airstrike, warning of risks to sovereignty and strategic autonomy.

Just in: Locations where US ‘powerful’ airstrikes landed in Nigeria are out as Tinubu’s govt shares details

Just in: Locations where US ‘powerful’ airstrikes landed in Nigeria are out as Tinubu’s govt shares details

Nigeria

6 months ago

Federal Government confirms US-backed airstrikes targeted ISIS enclaves in Sokoto, ensuring no civilian casualties reported amidst rising political criticism.

Just in: 2 bandits, kidnapping kingpins terrorizing Kwara finally arrested

Just in: 2 bandits, kidnapping kingpins terrorizing Kwara finally arrested

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigerian Police arrest two key bandits linked to violent crimes across states, recovering weapons and cash in a major breakthrough against organised crime networks.

Sheikh Gumi speaks out after US launched 'deadly and powerful' airstrikes in Northern Nigeria, "Stop it"

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Sheikh Gumi speaks out after US launched 'deadly and powerful' airstrikes in Northern Nigeria, "Stop it"

Nigeria

6 months ago

Sheikh Gumi condemns US airstrikes in Nigeria, warning of deepening insecurity and calls for halting military cooperation amid fears of sovereignty erosion.

Breaking: National Assembly issues fresh orders over Tinubu's Tax laws

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Breaking: National Assembly issues fresh orders over Tinubu's Tax laws

Nigeria

6 months ago

The National Assembly mandates the re-gazetting of tax reform laws amid controversy, stressing it's an administrative move to uphold legislative integrity.

Trump's airstrike order in Nigeria: PDP breaks silence, lists 4 'powerful' observations

Trump's airstrike order in Nigeria: PDP breaks silence, lists 4 'powerful' observations

Nigeria

6 months ago

PDP criticises Tinubu's government for allowing foreign forces to announce military actions first, urging improved communication and joint anti-terror operations.

Breaking: US launches air strike against terrorists in Nigeria, shares video

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Breaking: US launches air strike against terrorists in Nigeria, shares video

Nigeria

6 months ago

The US said it struck ISIS-linked militants in Sokoto at Nigeria’s request, Trump said, warning more attacks would follow as Nigerian government confirms strike.

Breaking: Kwara LGA chairman speaks as explosions hit community hours after US airstrike in Nigeria

Breaking: Kwara LGA chairman speaks as explosions hit community hours after US airstrike in Nigeria

Nigeria

6 months ago

Offa LG Chairman addresses residents after explosions near US airstrike; security agencies investigate as officials urge reliance on verified information.

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