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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

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2027 election: When will Peter Obi join ADC? Spokesperson opens up

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2027 election: When will Peter Obi join ADC? Spokesperson opens up

Politics

7 months ago

Breaking: OAU pro-chancellor is dead as details emerge

Breaking: OAU pro-chancellor is dead as details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

Abia governor Alex Otti speaks out over alleged gunmen attack on his convoy

Abia governor Alex Otti speaks out over alleged gunmen attack on his convoy

Nigeria

7 months ago

2025 recruitment: FG announces next action for Immigration, Fire Service, other applicants

2025 recruitment: FG announces next action for Immigration, Fire Service, other applicants

Nigeria

7 months ago

Ex-CDS explains why it is impossible for Boko Haram, bandits to join military

Ex-CDS explains why it is impossible for Boko Haram, bandits to join military

Nigeria

7 months ago

Tinubu considers Ex-CDS, Christopher Musa as likely replacement after Defense Minister resigned

Tinubu considers Ex-CDS, Christopher Musa as likely replacement after Defense Minister resigned

Nigeria

7 months ago

Coup: Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau opposition presidential candidate

Coup: Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau opposition presidential candidate

Nigeria

7 months ago

Nigeria grants asylum to Guinea-Bissau opposition candidate Fernando Dias da Costa after military coup. Asylum offers protection amid threats to his life.

Just In: 11 persons kidnapped, cows taken as deadly bandits storm Kano villages

Just In: 11 persons kidnapped, cows taken as deadly bandits storm Kano villages

Nigeria

7 months ago

Tension rises in Kano as armed bandits abduct 11 residents from Dabawa village, Shanono LGA, in a midnight raid. Concerns grow over rural insecurity.

Photos, video emerge as Governor Otti visits Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto prison

Photos, video emerge as Governor Otti visits Mazi Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto prison

Nigeria

7 months ago

Abia governor Alex Otti visits detained IPOB leader Nnamdi Kanu in Sokoto, assures him of intensified engagements as both discuss peace, governance and his case.

Just In: Jubilation as APC governor approves 13th month salary for workers

Just In: Jubilation as APC governor approves 13th month salary for workers

Nigeria

7 months ago

Akwa Ibom Governor Umo Eno approves 13th-month “Eno-mber” salary for state workers ahead of Christmas, boosting morale and easing festive celebrations.

Tinubu's govt makes fresh proposal to Nigerian lecturers as ASUU takes action

Tinubu's govt makes fresh proposal to Nigerian lecturers as ASUU takes action

Nigeria

7 months ago

Federal Government offers 40% salary increase to ASUU as union prepares to resume negotiations. Key issues remain unresolved amidst rising tensions.

Ex-publicity secretary of PDP Olisa Metuh declares exit from party, announces new move ahead of 2027

Ex-publicity secretary of PDP Olisa Metuh declares exit from party, announces new move ahead of 2027

Politics

7 months ago

Ex-PDP spokesman Olisa Metuh officially joins APC, saying the ruling party stood by him during tough times as he vows to support President Tinubu’s administration.

Tinubu appoints Reno Omokri, Fani-Kayode, 30 others as ambassadors, full list emerges

Tinubu appoints Reno Omokri, Fani-Kayode, 30 others as ambassadors, full list emerges

Nigeria

7 months ago

President Bola Tinubu nominates 32 ambassadors for Senate approval, including high-profile non-career nominees like Reno Omokri and Femi Fani-Kayode.

"Why Guinea-Bissau opposition leader, election results must be released": Timi Frank speaks

"Why Guinea-Bissau opposition leader, election results must be released": Timi Frank speaks

Africa

7 months ago

Timi Frank condemns alleged coup in Guinea-Bissau, calling for immediate release of opposition leader Pereira and global action to protect democracy.

Breaking: Retired female judge assassinated as details emerge

Breaking

Breaking: Retired female judge assassinated as details emerge

Nigeria

7 months ago

Delta state police have confirmed the murder of retired Justice Ifeoma Okogwu, with her body found bound at her Asaba residence. Investigation is currently ongoing.

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