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

1218 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Appeal Court Takes Final Decision on Case Seeking To Ighodalo's Disqualification

Appeal Court Takes Final Decision on Case Seeking To Ighodalo's Disqualification

3 months ago

FULL LIST: NDA releases successful candidates for 76 regular combatant course, details emerge

FULL LIST: NDA releases successful candidates for 76 regular combatant course, d...

3 months ago

3 notorious drug kingpins, 16 others bag 302 years Jail term

3 notorious drug kingpins, 16 others bag 302 years Jail term

3 months ago

Police say Sunday Igboho’s eviction ultimatum to herders in Oyo state complete falsehood

Police say Sunday Igboho’s eviction ultimatum to herders in Oyo state complete f...

3 months ago

Nigeria set to get new CJN as NJC sends recommendation to Tinubu, details emerge

Nigeria set to get new CJN as NJC sends recommendation to Tinubu, details emerge

3 months ago

Impressive photos of estate built by Lagos LGA chairman in partnership with private sector go viral

Impressive photos of estate built by Lagos LGA chairman in partnership with priv...

3 months ago

Photos: Celebration as Nigerian Army airlifts frontline troops serving in Northeast back home

Photos: Celebration as Nigerian Army airlifts frontline troops serving in Northeast back home

As part of the Chief of Army Staff's bi-monthly Welfare Flights Initiative, the Nigerian Army has airlifted frontline troops in the Northeast to reunite with family.

Kano police arrest two suspects for stealing station signpost, Nigerians react

Kano police arrest two suspects for stealing station signpost, Nigerians react

The Kano State Police Command apprehended two suspects linked to the theft of the Bachirawa Police Station signpost in Ungogo Local Government Area.

Buhari's ex-minister bags foreign appointment, details emerge

Buhari's ex-minister bags foreign appointment, details emerge

Former minister of Communication, Professor ISa Ali Pantami, has received an appointment as African Union's co-chair of AU's 4th Industrial Revolution Policy Council

What happened to EFCC's official twitter account? Details emerge

What happened to EFCC's official twitter account? Details emerge

The X account of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has vanished from the social media platform as Nigerians suspect a handwork of 'yahoo boys'.

Group decries alleged marginalization of former Tinubu/Shettima women's campaign council

Group decries alleged marginalization of former Tinubu/Shettima women's campaign council

The Center for Leadership Legacy International has urged the current administration to urgently incorporate the Tinubu/Shettima Women's Campaign Council.

WHO declares outbreak of mpox virus in African countries video emerges

WHO declares outbreak of mpox virus in African countries video emerges

The World Health Organisation WHO has announced a major outbreak of Monkeypox, also known as mpox virus in the Republic of Congo and other African countries.

Rwanda govt takes action, shuts down over 5000 churches in nationwide crackdown, details emerge

Rwanda govt takes action, shuts down over 5000 churches in nationwide crackdown, details emerge

The Rwandan government, under the leadership of President Paul Kagame, made a bold move by shutting down over 5,600 churches and mosques over noncompliance.

Tinubu's govt to roll out new minimum wage for junior federal workers, details emerge

Tinubu's govt to roll out new minimum wage for junior federal workers, details emerge

After President Tinubu approved the new minimum wage, a presidential source suggested a timeline for when junior workers can expect to receive it.

Did UNIPORT charge N649,400 as clearance fees for final-year students? Varsity clarifies

Did UNIPORT charge N649,400 as clearance fees for final-year students? Varsity clarifies

The University of Port Harcourt has refuted claims of charging N649,400 as clearance fee for final-year students, affirming it has some of the lowest tuition fees.

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