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, where he brings his expertise to provide incisive, impactful coverage of national events. 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

1204 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Nigeria at 64: Are we really independent? Yoruba Council speaks on Independence Day

Nigeria at 64: Are we really independent? Yoruba Council speaks on Independence...

a month ago

"Be advised": NiMet alerts on 3-day heavy rainfall, thunderstorms from Wednesday across Nigeria

"Be advised": NiMet alerts on 3-day heavy rainfall, thunderstorms from Wednesday...

a month ago

World Food Day: MAY-I feeds children in Makoko Community Lagos, Details Emerge

World Food Day: MAY-I feeds children in Makoko Community Lagos, Details Emerge

a month ago

64th Independence: NANS hails FG on NELFUND, CNG buses

64th Independence: NANS hails FG on NELFUND, CNG buses

a month ago

"Let me be clear": Fubara blows hot on conduct of Rivers October 5 LG elections

"Let me be clear": Fubara blows hot on conduct of Rivers October 5 LG elections

a month ago

Independence: Tinubu confers nat'l honours on Akpabio, Kekere-Ekun, 3 other top politicians

Independence: Tinubu confers nat'l honours on Akpabio, Kekere-Ekun, 3 other top...

a month ago

Independence: ACC calls for prayer, urges FG to revamp economy, tackle insecurity

Independence: ACC calls for prayer, urges FG to revamp economy, tackle insecurity

As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day, the Allied Conservative Congress, has called for prayer, also charging the federal government on good leadership.

Nigeria at 64: Gov Mutfwang pardons 5 prisoners, details emerge

Nigeria at 64: Gov Mutfwang pardons 5 prisoners, details emerge

To celebrate Nigeria's 64th Independence Day, Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has freed about 5 inmates, also promising state development

October 1 protest: Tension rises as military deploys troops, CSOs, activists, others react

October 1 protest: Tension rises as military deploys troops, CSOs, activists, others react

As Nigerians move to protest during the 64th Independence Day celebration, Civil Societies among other stakeholders have cautioned against heavy military deployment.

Nigeria at 64: "Better days are ahead of us," Tinubu promises Nigerians on Independence Day

Nigeria at 64: "Better days are ahead of us," Tinubu promises Nigerians on Independence Day

As Nigerians celebrate her 64th Independence Day, President Bola Tinubu, in a national broadcast, sent a powerful message to Nigerians amid hardship.

Nigeria at 64: 5 key achievements of Tinubu’s government

Nigeria at 64: 5 key achievements of Tinubu’s government

As Nigeria prepares to celebrate its 64th Independence Day, a detailed list of five major achievements by President Bola Tinubu's administration has surfaced.

October 1: Centre lists 10 reasons why Nigerians should protest on Independence Day

October 1: Centre lists 10 reasons why Nigerians should protest on Independence Day

Following the widespread hardship, the Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has given Nigerians 10 reasons why they must protest on Oct 1.

Nigeria at 64: Udenta raises concerns of growing authoritarianism under Tinubu's govt

Nigeria at 64: Udenta raises concerns of growing authoritarianism under Tinubu's govt

Prof. Udenta O. Udenta, founding National Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy, has raised concerns about Nigeria's economy as the nation marks 64th year.

Nigerian philosopher speaks on why APC chieftains must stop grovelling before Tinubu

Nigerian philosopher speaks on why APC chieftains must stop grovelling before Tinubu

Prof. Udenta O. Udenta, the founding National Secretary of the Alliance for Democracy, has reacted to APC members consistently kneeling before President Tinubu.

Prisons official denies recieving suspension letter on case involving Bobrisky, details emerge

Prisons official denies recieving suspension letter on case involving Bobrisky, details emerge

Deputy Controller of Corrections, Michael Anugwa, has denied receiving a suspension letter following accusations of corruption leveled against prison authorities.

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