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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

4697 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"I can't stay in Sokoto prison," Nnamdi Kanu declares, explains why

"I can't stay in Sokoto prison," Nnamdi Kanu declares, explains why

Nigeria

7 months ago

Dogara speaks over General Musaappointment as Defence Minister

Dogara speaks over General Musaappointment as Defence Minister

Nigeria

7 months ago

Triangle partners King’s College London for milestone 10th FACE of Africa Leadership Awards

Triangle partners King’s College London for milestone 10th FACE of Africa Leadership Awards

Nigeria

7 months ago

Powerful South-South senator speaks on what Nigeria can do to protect Nigerians abroad

Powerful South-South senator speaks on what Nigeria can do to protect Nigerians abroad

Nigeria

7 months ago

Sheikh Gumi wages spiritual war against sponsors of terrorists: "Your anger poured upon them"

Sheikh Gumi wages spiritual war against sponsors of terrorists: "Your anger poured upon them"

Nigeria

7 months ago

Is it true that Arise News suspended Rufai Oseni? Here is what we know

Is it true that Arise News suspended Rufai Oseni? Here is what we know

Nigeria

7 months ago

Keyamo, top officials attend as IBUAM seals deal to buy 30 aircraft

Keyamo, top officials attend as IBUAM seals deal to buy 30 aircraft

Nigeria

7 months ago

IBUAM partners with Auxano Aviation for the purchase of 30 Jabiru J430 training aircraft, boosting pilot training in Nigeria. Delivery starts in December 2025.

Just In: FG begins payment of 22,500, details emerge

Just In: FG begins payment of 22,500, details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Federal Government starts paying ₦22,500 stipends to 42,000 TVET beneficiaries, marking a key step in youth empowerment and skills development.

Did Badaru resign over alleged US planned strike on Nigeria? Ex-Defence Minister breaks silence

Did Badaru resign over alleged US planned strike on Nigeria? Ex-Defence Minister breaks silence

Nigeria

7 months ago

Ex-Defence Minister Badaru Abubakar denies claims of resignation over US-Nigeria strike plans. Calls reports false, reiterates loyalty to President Tinubu and APC.

"It is now illegal": NPF mentions what will happen to police officers still escorting VIPs

"It is now illegal": NPF mentions what will happen to police officers still escorting VIPs

Nigeria

7 months ago

Police withdraws VIP escorts following IGP directive, with strict enforcement at airports. Officers found violating the rule will face arrest. Some officials exempt.

APC group speaks on performance of ex-Defence Minister Badaru

APC group speaks on performance of ex-Defence Minister Badaru

Nigeria

7 months ago

Jigawa APC praises Alhaji Muhammad Badaru Abubakar's security, agriculture, and governance contributions, calling him a patriot and supportive of Tinubu's agenda.

Breaking: NEC approves N100bn to rehabilitate all security agencies’ training institutions

Breaking: NEC approves N100bn to rehabilitate all security agencies’ training institutions

Nigeria

7 months ago

NEC approves N100bn for police and security training institutions' rehabilitation, with N2.6 billion for consultancy services, pending President Tinubu's approval.

Senate confirms General Christopher Musa as Nigeria's Defence Minister

Senate confirms General Christopher Musa as Nigeria's Defence Minister

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Nigerian Senate confirmed the appointment of former CDS, General Christopher Musa, as Minister of Defence following a five-hour grilling by lawmakers.

Apply now: CDCFIB announces new employment vacancies in Fire Service, application link emerges

Apply now: CDCFIB announces new employment vacancies in Fire Service, application link emerges

Nigeria

7 months ago

The Civil Defence, Correctional, Fire and Immigration Services Board announces vacancies for mid-management roles in the Federal Fire Service. Apply now!

Keyamo under fire as critics slam ‘poor’ Nigeria's 1st international air show

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Keyamo under fire as critics slam ‘poor’ Nigeria's 1st international air show

Nigeria

7 months ago

Minister Festus Keyamo apologizes for the poorly executed Nigeria International Air Show, acknowledging shortcomings and promising improvements for future editions.

Ezra Ukanwa