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

1223 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Hunger protests: Police share water to demonstrators in Lagos, video, photos emerge

Hunger protests: Police share water to demonstrators in Lagos, video, photos eme...

3 months ago

Hunger protest: Christians stand guard as Muslims observe prayers, video trends

Hunger protest: Christians stand guard as Muslims observe prayers, video trends

3 months ago

Hunger protest: Police share photos, video of items 'protesters' looted at Kano shops

Hunger protest: Police share photos, video of items 'protesters' looted at Kano...

3 months ago

Hardship: Sultan, CAN president make fresh demands amid nationwide protest, details emerge

Hardship: Sultan, CAN president make fresh demands amid nationwide protest, deta...

3 months ago

Hardship protest: FCT minister speaks on why peace in FCT must be maintained, gives reasons

Hardship protest: FCT minister speaks on why peace in FCT must be maintained, gi...

3 months ago

Hardship protest: Katsina gov't enforces curfew, takes other crucial actions amid rising tensions

Hardship protest: Katsina gov't enforces curfew, takes other crucial actions ami...

3 months ago

Hardship: Protesters silence Tinubu's top minister at Eagles Square, video emerges

Hardship: Protesters silence Tinubu's top minister at Eagles Square, video emerges

Protesters drowned out Minister of State for Youths Development, Ayodele Olawande, as he arrived at Eagles Square in Abuja to address demonstrators.

BREAKING: Violence erupts in Kaduna as protesters burn KASTLEA office, loot property

BREAKING: Violence erupts in Kaduna as protesters burn KASTLEA office, loot property

The hunger protest in Kaduna has escalated into violence, with demonstrators setting fire to the headquarters of the Kaduna State Traffic Law Enforcement Agency.

Hardship protest: Panic as immigration officer shoots self accidentally in Borno

Hardship protest: Panic as immigration officer shoots self accidentally in Borno

Chaos erupted in the Bulunkutu area of Maiduguri when an immigration officer accidentally shot himself three times in the foot while trying to block protesters.

BREAKING: Abuja-Kaduna highway blocked as protesters overpower security forces, details emerge

BREAKING: Abuja-Kaduna highway blocked as protesters overpower security forces, details emerge

Hundreds of travellers are now stranded at the Suleja section of the Abuja-Kaduna highway in Niger State due to protesters blocking part of the road.

Hardship: Northern youths announce withdrawal amid ongoing nationwide protest, share reasons

Hardship: Northern youths announce withdrawal amid ongoing nationwide protest, share reasons

The Northern Youth Forum (NYF) has withdrawn from the ongoing hardship protest against President Bola Tinubu's administration, declaring support for Tinubu, others.

BREAKING: Gunshots as Police prevent protesters from blocking major road, details emerge

BREAKING: Gunshots as Police prevent protesters from blocking major road, details emerge

As the nationwide protest kick off, gunshots were fired into the air at the Top Medical Junction in Tunga, Minna, Niger State, as protesters tried to block the road

Hardship: Police vow to support protesters in Edo State, give fresh conditions

Hardship: Police vow to support protesters in Edo State, give fresh conditions

Edo State Police Command has pledged to support and ensure the safety of protesters, as long as the demonstrations are conducted peacefully within the state.

Hardship: Over 20 CSOs, NGOs reject nationwide protest, give fresh reasons

Hardship: Over 20 CSOs, NGOs reject nationwide protest, give fresh reasons

25 Civil Societies and Non-governmental Organizations have moved to boycott the nationwide protest which started on Thursday, August 1, after a meeting with Abass.

Hardship: Tinubu's aide shares fresh info about 'sponsors' of nationwide protest, details emerge

Hardship: Tinubu's aide shares fresh info about 'sponsors' of nationwide protest, details emerge

An aide to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Student Engagement, Sunday Asefon, has alleged that certain cabals are orchestrating the planned protests.

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