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

Author's articles

Kano driver returns lost huge sum of money to owner, police react

Kano driver returns lost huge sum of money to owner, police react

3 months ago

28 people reportedly die in Lagos/Ibadan expressway crashes, FRSC reacts

28 people reportedly die in Lagos/Ibadan expressway crashes, FRSC reacts

3 months ago

'Prophetess' , accomplice defraud Lagos housewife of N8 million, police take action

'Prophetess' , accomplice defraud Lagos housewife of N8 million, police take act...

3 months ago

Tinubu's govt unveils major move to bring back 12,400 doctors abroad, details emerge

Tinubu's govt unveils major move to bring back 12,400 doctors abroad, details em...

3 months ago

Akwa Ibom governor falls victim as fraudsters ‘hack’ WhatsApp phone number

Akwa Ibom governor falls victim as fraudsters ‘hack’ WhatsApp phone number

3 months ago

Balami shuns 40th Birthday celebration, to empower 160 youths in aviation industry

Balami shuns 40th Birthday celebration, to empower 160 youths in aviation indust...

3 months ago

Why did WAEC withhold WASSCE results of Ogun state's students?

Why did WAEC withhold WASSCE results of Ogun state's students?

Mr. Ayobami Suberu, the Branch Controller of the West African Examination Council for Ogun State, has shared reasons why some results were withheld in the state.

Breaking: Jubilation as President Tinubu approves 300% salary increase for judicial officers, details emerge

Breaking: Jubilation as President Tinubu approves 300% salary increase for judicial officers, details emerge

As part of effort to improve standard of living, President Bola Tinubu has officially signed the Judicial Office Holders' Salaries and Allowances Bill into law.

Immigration speak on possible punishment for woman who tore husband's passport at Lagos airport

Immigration speak on possible punishment for woman who tore husband's passport at Lagos airport

The Nigerians Immigration Service has shared details of possible punishment for a Nigerian woman who tore her husband's passport at Lagos airport.

"To make life bearable": Ekiti Monarch takes 2 major actions to tackle economic hardship

"To make life bearable": Ekiti Monarch takes 2 major actions to tackle economic hardship

As the country continues to witness a spike in hardship, an Ekiti monarch has recently banned traders' associations and slashed food prices to ease life.

Nat'l broadcast: "All issues were addressed": Yoruba council hails Tinubu, urges arrest of Sowore

Nat'l broadcast: "All issues were addressed": Yoruba council hails Tinubu, urges arrest of Sowore

The Yoruba council led by Barr. Hassan Oladotun, has commended President Bola Tinubu over the national broadcast to Nigerians during the hardship protests.

Protests: Why Nigerians should shift hunger frustration to Buhari, Yoruba Council gives reasons

Protests: Why Nigerians should shift hunger frustration to Buhari, Yoruba Council gives reasons

Yoruba Council has advised Nigerians to channel hardship frustration to Nigeria's former president, Mohammadu Buhari, adding that blaming Tinubu is counterproductive

Video: Drama as Shaibu insists he's Edo deputy governor, resumes office, state govt reacts

Video: Drama as Shaibu insists he's Edo deputy governor, resumes office, state govt reacts

Following the ruling of the Federal High Court which reinstated Philip Shaibu as deputy governor, Edo state government has reacted over his resumption to office.

Ighodalo vs Okpebholo: Poll predicts winner of Edo 2024 governorship election

Ighodalo vs Okpebholo: Poll predicts winner of Edo 2024 governorship election

A recent poll carried out by the Edo Business Development Agency (EBDA) predicted Asue Ighodalo as the winner of the Edo state governorship election in 2024.

Atiku blasts President Tinubu over economic hardship: "We're witnessing Buhari pro-max"

Atiku blasts President Tinubu over economic hardship: "We're witnessing Buhari pro-max"

Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Tinubu-led administration, stating that the current government is yet to recognise the extent of Nigerians' suffering.

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