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

1208 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Banditry allegation: No court okayed suit to probe Matawalle, says Shinkafi

Banditry allegation: No court okayed suit to probe Matawalle, says Shinkafi

a month ago

"It wasn't democratic": Political analyst speak on strategy deployed by APC in Edo guber election

"It wasn't democratic": Political analyst speak on strategy deployed by APC in E...

a month ago

Cleric blows hot, mentions politicians, other reasons behind continued insecurity in Zamfara

Cleric blows hot, mentions politicians, other reasons behind continued insecurit...

a month ago

"We're barely surviving": Nigerian youths cry out as October 1 protest looms

"We're barely surviving": Nigerian youths cry out as October 1 protest looms

a month ago

Orji Kalu finally returns from US, clarifies on death rumour, other issues

Orji Kalu finally returns from US, clarifies on death rumour, other issues

a month ago

VIDEO: Police take action after officers were caught allegedly extorting N1m from corps members

VIDEO: Police take action after officers were caught allegedly extorting N1m fro...

a month ago

Economic hardship: Activists mobilize for Oct. 1 protest, list urgent demands

Economic hardship: Activists mobilize for Oct. 1 protest, list urgent demands

The Lagos #EndBadGovernance Movement has urged Nigerians to join the protest against economic hardship in a peaceful rally on Tuesday, October 1.

"Never mind noise makers": Tinubu sends strong message to Edo-governor-elect, Okpebholo

"Never mind noise makers": Tinubu sends strong message to Edo-governor-elect, Okpebholo

Edo State Governor-elect, Monday Okpebholo, and his deputy, Dennis Idahosa, has been advised by President Bola Tinubu to prioritize the development of the state.

BREAKING: PDP suspends local election campaign, gives reasons

BREAKING: PDP suspends local election campaign, gives reasons

The Peoples Democratic Party in Akwa Ibom State has announced the suspension of its political campaign for local elections after the death of first lady Akwa Ibom.

"Highly resourceful and respected": Tinubu sends deep words to Bishop Oyedepo at 70

"Highly resourceful and respected": Tinubu sends deep words to Bishop Oyedepo at 70

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conveyed his warmest congratulations to Dr. David Oyedepo, as he celebrates his 70th birthday on Friday, September 27.

Drama as Jonathan, Sanusi disagree over sack as CBN gov, details emerge

Drama as Jonathan, Sanusi disagree over sack as CBN gov, details emerge

Ex-President Goodluck Jonathan and the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, are at odds over the circumstances surrounding Sanusi's removal as the former CBN Governor.

JUST IN: Ganduje leads APC governors, Okpebholo to Aso Rock

JUST IN: Ganduje leads APC governors, Okpebholo to Aso Rock

The National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress, Abdullahi Ganduje, has led a delegation of governors to Presidential Villa in to meet with President Tinubu.

Group advises 2 Ministers as Tinubu moves to reshuffle cabinet

Group advises 2 Ministers as Tinubu moves to reshuffle cabinet

As President Tinubu prepares to reshuffle his cabinet, a group has hailed Joseph Utsev, Minister of Water Resources and Festus Keyamo, Minister of Aviation.

"Did $49bn vanish under administration of Goodluck Jonathan? Ex-President breaks silence

"Did $49bn vanish under administration of Goodluck Jonathan? Ex-President breaks silence

Former President Goodluck Jonathan, during a book launch, has finally refuted allegations that $49 billion in oil revenue went missing under his administration.

Economic hardship bites harder as civil servants now to work twice a week, details emerge

Economic hardship bites harder as civil servants now to work twice a week, details emerge

Amid rising costs and stagnant salaries, civil servants across Nigeria have resorted to working only two or three days a week to save on transportation expenses.

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