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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: Tears as gunmen attack Plateau again, open fire at night, kill many residents

Breaking: Tears as gunmen attack Plateau again, open fire at night, kill many residents

Nigeria

6 months ago

NYA Calls For Nationwide Protests, Says Press Conferences Political Routine

NYA Calls For Nationwide Protests, Says Press Conferences Political Routine

Nigeria

6 months ago

APC convention: Full list of all elected national executives

APC convention: Full list of all elected national executives

Nigeria

6 months ago

El-Rufai: Alleged reason ICPC released ex-Kaduna gov emerges as Deji Adeyanju reacts

Exclusive

El-Rufai: Alleged reason ICPC released ex-Kaduna gov emerges as Deji Adeyanju reacts

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: What ex-Kaduna gov El-Rufai did while in detention is finally out, "It happened 10 times"

Breaking: What ex-Kaduna gov El-Rufai did while in detention is finally out, "It happened 10 times"

Nigeria

6 months ago

Firm unveils plans to strengthen public health emergency preparedness across Africa

Firm unveils plans to strengthen public health emergency preparedness across Africa

Nigeria

6 months ago

Breaking: Ex-Nigerian senate president announces zone next president should come from in 2027

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Breaking: Ex-Nigerian senate president announces zone next president should come from in 2027

Nigeria

6 months ago

Ex-Senate President Bukola Saraki states Nigeria's next president should come from the South in 2027, focusing on regional fairness and party decisions on zoning.

ICPC blasted for releasing ex-Kaduna gov shortly after his mother died

ICPC blasted for releasing ex-Kaduna gov shortly after his mother died

Nigeria

6 months ago

The ICPC has been criticized over the immediate release of former Kaduna state governor Nasir El-Rufai shortly after the death of his mother in Egypt.

Reactions trail as ICPC releases El-Rufai from custody,: "He did nothing wrong"

Reactions trail as ICPC releases El-Rufai from custody,: "He did nothing wrong"

Nigeria

6 months ago

Nigerians have reacted after the release of former Kaduna governor Nasir El-Rufai who recently lost his mother in Egypt. Recall that El-Rufai has been n detention.

Breaking: APC takes fresh decision on returning Yilwatda, Basiru as national chairman, secretary

Breaking: APC takes fresh decision on returning Yilwatda, Basiru as national chairman, secretary

Nigeria

6 months ago

The All Progressives Congress (APC) has confirmed the return of Nentawe Yilwatda as national chairman and Ajibola Basiru as secretary of the party.

Tension and grief as lecturer of popular institution suddenly dies while lecturing in the class

Tension and grief as lecturer of popular institution suddenly dies while lecturing in the class

Nigeria

6 months ago

There was widespread grief at Kogi State Polytechnic after a lecturer, Mr. Anslem Ojodomo, reportedly died suddenly while teaching in the classroom.

Kemi Badenoch mentions what UK should’ve done over UN resolution condemning slavery

Kemi Badenoch mentions what UK should’ve done over UN resolution condemning slavery

World

6 months ago

Kemi Badenoch criticises the UK government's abstention on the UN resolution for slavery reparations, arguing Britain shouldn't pay for a crime it fought to end.

Just In: UK announces how many illegal migrants have been deported since Trump became president

Just In: UK announces how many illegal migrants have been deported since Trump became president

Nigeria

6 months ago

UK has deported tens of thousands of illegal migrants since Trump took office, with a notable rise in removals and voluntary departures, according to DHS reports.

Man accused of planting explosive at US military base escapes to popular city overseas

Man accused of planting explosive at US military base escapes to popular city overseas

US

6 months ago

Alen Zheng, charged with placing an IED at MacDill Air Force Base, fled to China with his sister's alleged assistance; investigation ongoing into their actions.

Breaking: US currency to carry Trump’s signature for the first time as sitting president

Breaking: US currency to carry Trump’s signature for the first time as sitting president

Nigeria

6 months ago

US Treasury plans to feature Trump’s signature on new currency, marking a first for a sitting president, as experts predict potential backlash amid rising costs.

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