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

1224 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Police react as gunmen kill 4 operatives, POS operator in fresh imo attack

Police react as gunmen kill 4 operatives, POS operator in fresh imo attack

3 months ago

BREAKING: Reps to take major action 24 hours to nationwide hardship protest, details emerge

BREAKING: Reps to take major action 24 hours to nationwide hardship protest, det...

3 months ago

BREAKING: Senate President Akpabio summons emergency meeting amid planned nationwide protest

BREAKING: Senate President Akpabio summons emergency meeting amid planned nation...

3 months ago

Nationwide hardship protest: Police speak on why getting details of protesters is necessary

Nationwide hardship protest: Police speak on why getting details of protesters i...

3 months ago

Kano emir Sanusi's son to wed daughter of prominent politician, photos emerge

Kano emir Sanusi's son to wed daughter of prominent politician, photos emerge

3 months ago

Sowore unveils "real sponsors" of hardship protest

Sowore unveils "real sponsors" of hardship protest

3 months ago

Hardship: Presidency sends crucial message to Nigerians: "You have right to protest

Hardship: Presidency sends crucial message to Nigerians: "You have right to protest

The presidency, through Ajuri Ngelale, the special adviser to the president on Media and Publicity, has confirmed Nigerians' rights to protest against hardship.

"We are shocked": ETI disowns statement against Reps deputy spokesperson Agbese, details emerge

"We are shocked": ETI disowns statement against Reps deputy spokesperson Agbese, details emerge

The Energy Transparency Initiative (ETI) has renounced a statement made against Hon. Philip Agbese, the Deputy Spokesperson of the Federal House of Representatives.

Shettima makes fresh appeal to Nigerians: "It's time to solve Nigeria’s problems, not protest"

Shettima makes fresh appeal to Nigerians: "It's time to solve Nigeria’s problems, not protest"

Nigeria's vice president Kashim Shettima has advised Nigerian youths against the planned nationwide protest scheduled to hold from 1st to 10th of August.

Just in: Labour Party reacts to Kenneth Okonkwo's exit from party: "More moles will be exposed"

Just in: Labour Party reacts to Kenneth Okonkwo's exit from party: "More moles will be exposed"

The Labour Party has responded to Peter Obi's former presidential spokesman, Kenneth Okonkwo's resignation, stating that his departure did not come as a surprise.

PDP chieftain reacts as suspected political thugs set his house ablaze in Delta, details emerge

PDP chieftain reacts as suspected political thugs set his house ablaze in Delta, details emerge

Some unidentified political thugs have set fire to the home of former Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) ward secretary, Azubuike Christian Uwechue, in Delta State.

Video: Peter Obi, Abia Gov Otti disagree on planned nationwide hardship protest, Nigerians react

Video: Peter Obi, Abia Gov Otti disagree on planned nationwide hardship protest, Nigerians react

The 2023 presidential candidate of Labour Party, Peter Obi and the governor of Abia state, Alex Otti, have shared different views on the planned nationwide protest.

US partners with 3 Nigerian universities, details emerge

US partners with 3 Nigerian universities, details emerge

Spelman College based in Atlanta, has signed an educational agreement with three universities in Lagos, to drive needed educational development in Nigeria.

Drug trafficking: Nigerian man, others busted by int'l Police in Sydney, video surfaces

Drug trafficking: Nigerian man, others busted by int'l Police in Sydney, video surfaces

A 49-year-old Nigerian immigration detainee, Dirichukwu Patrick Nweke, along with an accomplice, have been charged with running a drug ring in Sydney.

Apply now: Oyo govt announces commencement of 2024/2025 bursary award

Apply now: Oyo govt announces commencement of 2024/2025 bursary award

The Oyo state government led by Seyi Makinde, has on Saturday, July 27, announced the commencement of the 2024/2025 bursary award application for indigenes.

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