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

2051 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Police arrest popular human rights lawyer Farotimi over alleged defamation, video emerges

Police arrest popular human rights lawyer Farotimi over alleged defamation, vide...

4 months ago

Mother of deceased Sylvester Oromoni dies months after court rules in favor of Dowen college

Mother of deceased Sylvester Oromoni dies months after court rules in favor of D...

4 months ago

2027: Prominent APC chieftain threatens to withdraw support for Tinubu, gives reason

2027: Prominent APC chieftain threatens to withdraw support for Tinubu, gives re...

4 months ago

Peter Obi finally breaks silence on Tinubu's tax reform bills, gives 3 conditions for approval

Peter Obi finally breaks silence on Tinubu's tax reform bills, gives 3 condition...

4 months ago

RCCG: Adeboye decries arrest of top pastor after addressing abroad audience as ‘ladies & gentlemen'

RCCG: Adeboye decries arrest of top pastor after addressing abroad audience as ‘...

4 months ago

Reps swing into action as CBN plans to retire over 1000 staff with N50bn payoff

Reps swing into action as CBN plans to retire over 1000 staff with N50bn payoff

4 months ago

Tax reform: Presidency allays fears as northern leaders move against bills

Tax reform: Presidency allays fears as northern leaders move against bills

The Nigerian Presidency assured the public that the proposed tax reform bills will not disadvantage northern Nigeria or favor Lagos and Rivers states.

Just in: Lagos seals Adeboye’s RCCG, 8 other top establishments, full list emerges

Just in: Lagos seals Adeboye’s RCCG, 8 other top establishments, full list emerges

LASEPA has sealed nine establishments, including RCCG and top businesses, in a bold effort to tackle noise pollution and enforce Lagos environmental standards.

After France, Tinubu arrives in South Africa to lead conversation on 11 key areas

After France, Tinubu arrives in South Africa to lead conversation on 11 key areas

After France, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has touched down in Cape Town, South Africa, to attend the 11th Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission session.

Fubara vs Wike: Ex-president Jonathan sings praises of Rivers gov, declares him ‘general’

Fubara vs Wike: Ex-president Jonathan sings praises of Rivers gov, declares him ‘general’

Goodluck Jonathan has praised Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara, calling him the 'general' of Rivers politics despite the challenges he has faced.

BREAKING: Reps suspend debate on Tinubu's tax reform bills, major reasons emerge

BREAKING: Reps suspend debate on Tinubu's tax reform bills, major reasons emerge

House of Representatives has postponed the debate on President Bola Tinubu's tax reform bills, which was initially set for Tuesday, December 3 without a new date.

US president Biden breaks promise, pardons son Hunter over firearms, tax crimes, Trump reacts

US president Biden breaks promise, pardons son Hunter over firearms, tax crimes, Trump reacts

President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter, for firearms and tax convictions, defying his earlier pledge not to grant clemency, sparking widespread debate.

US: Donald Trump gives key appointment to In-law, details emerge

US: Donald Trump gives key appointment to In-law, details emerge

President-elect Donald Trump has appointed Dr. Massad Boulos, the father-in-law of his daughter Tiffany Trump, as Senior Advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs.

BREAKING: Nigerian governor begins payment of higher minimum wage, details emerge

BREAKING: Nigerian governor begins payment of higher minimum wage, details emerge

Gov Uba Sani of Kaduna State has commenced the implementation of the national minimum wage, dismissing allegations by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC).

Anger as Wike, Sanwo-Olu, others sighted with Tinubu in France: "An aberration, a needless jamboree"

Anger as Wike, Sanwo-Olu, others sighted with Tinubu in France: "An aberration, a needless jamboree"

President Bola Tinubu's recent trip to France has sparked criticism, particularly after Governors Nyesom Wike and Babajide Sanwo-Olu were seen joining him.

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