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

COP29: Nigeria slams climate deal as developing nations reject $300bil climate donation

COP29: Nigeria slams climate deal as developing nations reject $300bil climate d...

4 months ago

2027: "End of Tinubu's reign is near": PDP bigwig declares as Atiku, Obi meet for possible alliance

2027: "End of Tinubu's reign is near": PDP bigwig declares as Atiku, Obi meet fo...

4 months ago

Obasanjo finally replies Gowon on 'I told Abacha not to kill you' statement, details emerge

Obasanjo finally replies Gowon on 'I told Abacha not to kill you' statement, det...

4 months ago

Police react as Amnesty International says 24 killed, over 1,200 detained during #EndBadGovernance protest

Police react as Amnesty International says 24 killed, over 1,200 detained during...

4 months ago

2027 Presidency: Did Atiku, Obi agree to form alliance during Adamawa breakfast? Aides clarify

2027 Presidency: Did Atiku, Obi agree to form alliance during Adamawa breakfast?...

4 months ago

Lukarawa: Yoruba council sends message to Tinubu as new terror group hunts northwest

Lukarawa: Yoruba council sends message to Tinubu as new terror group hunts north...

4 months ago

Amid hunger, high inflation, Tinubu says subsidy removal yielding positive results, gives reasons

Amid hunger, high inflation, Tinubu says subsidy removal yielding positive results, gives reasons

President Bola Tinubu has justified his administration's decision to remove the oil subsidy, asserting that it was crucial to avert an economic collapse in Nigeria.

Katsina govt takes major action to improve electricity, details emerge

Katsina govt takes major action to improve electricity, details emerge

Katsina State plans to revive the long-neglected 10MW Lambar Rimi Wind Farm to boost its energy infrastructure after nearly 20 years of dormancy.

"Your timing is wrong": Tinubu told to quash tax reforms move as Nigerians decry hunger, inflation

"Your timing is wrong": Tinubu told to quash tax reforms move as Nigerians decry hunger, inflation

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s tax reform bills have faced intense criticism amid escalating inflation and widespread economic challenges affecting Nigerians.

Real reasons Tinubu introduce tax reform bill finally emerge

Real reasons Tinubu introduce tax reform bill finally emerge

Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Public Communication and Orientation, has outlined the objectives behind Tinubu's tax reform bills.

BREAKING: After visit to France, Tinubu heads to South Africa, details emerge

BREAKING: After visit to France, Tinubu heads to South Africa, details emerge

President Bola Tinubu will leave France for Cape Town on December 2 to co-chair the 11th session of the Nigeria-South Africa Bi-National Commission.

Brazil-based Nigerian businessman arrested for smuggling drugs swallowed in his stomach

Brazil-based Nigerian businessman arrested for smuggling drugs swallowed in his stomach

Nigerian businessman Ezeokoli Sylva, based in Brazil, was arrested at Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos, for attempting to smuggle 700 grams of drugs.

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

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

Osun State Governor, Senator Ademola Adeleke, has approved the implementation of a new minimum wage of N75,554 to enhance the welfare of public servants.

Tinubu in France: Macron unveils date and venue for major event to be hosted in Nigeria, video emerges

Tinubu in France: Macron unveils date and venue for major event to be hosted in Nigeria, video emerges

For cultural and industrial relations, French President Emmanuel Macron has revealed that Lagos will host the next Forum Creation Africa in the latter half of 2025.

LG election: Chief justice takes action on Ogun poll controversies

LG election: Chief justice takes action on Ogun poll controversies

Ogun State Chief Judge, Justice Mosunmola Dipeolu, has inaugurated a 9-member tribunal to handle petitions stemming from the November 16 local government elections.

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