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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Former PDP secretary Mustapha, others dump PDP for APC, give reasons

Former PDP secretary Mustapha, others dump PDP for APC, give reasons

4 months ago

"It'll be cruel": Northern youths warn Tinubu over possible fuel hike to fund new minimum wage

"It'll be cruel": Northern youths warn Tinubu over possible fuel hike to fund ne...

4 months ago

"Dark clouds gathering," Northern youths send crucial message to Tinubu over economic hardship

"Dark clouds gathering," Northern youths send crucial message to Tinubu over eco...

4 months ago

Shaibu kneels before Oshiomhole while defecting to APC, video emerges

Shaibu kneels before Oshiomhole while defecting to APC, video emerges

4 months ago

Matawalle sends crucial message to political opponents: "Stop linking me with banditry in Zamfara"

Matawalle sends crucial message to political opponents: "Stop linking me with ba...

4 months ago

Sit-at-home: Enugu Governor slams Simon Ekpa, speaks on why Finnish Govt should repatriate him

Sit-at-home: Enugu Governor slams Simon Ekpa, speaks on why Finnish Govt should...

4 months ago

Tension as Nnamdi Azikiwe university sacks Vice-Chancellor, details emerge

Tension as Nnamdi Azikiwe university sacks Vice-Chancellor, details emerge

The Governing Council of Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, has dismissed the institution’s Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Joseph Ikechebelu.

"It's outrageous": IPAC condemns attack on Nwanyanwu, demands immediate investigation

"It's outrageous": IPAC condemns attack on Nwanyanwu, demands immediate investigation

The Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) in a statement in Abuja has strongly condemned the attack on Zenith Party National Chairman, Chief Dan Nwanyanwu

IPAC berates Senate over move to establish LG Electoral Commission bill

IPAC berates Senate over move to establish LG Electoral Commission bill

Inter-Party Advisory Council (IPAC) has criticized the proposed bill to establish a Local Government Electoral Commission, labelling it as "flawed" and "wasteful."

"Tinubu's achievements is beyond expectations," 100 CSOs vow to boycott nationwide protest

"Tinubu's achievements is beyond expectations," 100 CSOs vow to boycott nationwide protest

100 civil society organizations in Nigeria have declared their intention to abstain from the upcoming mass protests against President Bola Tinubu's administration.

Economic Hardship: LP chieftain, Maduka speaks on why Tinubu should engage Peter Obi, Atiku, others

Economic Hardship: LP chieftain, Maduka speaks on why Tinubu should engage Peter Obi, Atiku, others

Labour Party Chieftain Basil Maduka has called on President Bola Tinubu to engage leaders of opposition party to tackle the economic hardship in the country.

JAMB lists 5 Nigerian universities involved in illegal admission, shares details

JAMB lists 5 Nigerian universities involved in illegal admission, shares details

Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board has accused several tertiary institutions of conducting illegal admissions, while also listing the institutions involved.

"This is unbearable," Sanusi decries spate of economic hardship in Nigeria

"This is unbearable," Sanusi decries spate of economic hardship in Nigeria

The 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, has voiced serious concerns about the severe economic hardships facing Nigerians. calling for urgent action.

Ohanaeze revokes protest in S/East, sends crucial message to Igbos in North, West

Ohanaeze revokes protest in S/East, sends crucial message to Igbos in North, West

The Igbo people living outside their region have been advised to avoid participating in the planned nationwide protest against economic hardship starting in August.

NOA sends message on alleged planned nationwide protest: "We've identified the sponsors"

NOA sends message on alleged planned nationwide protest: "We've identified the sponsors"

The National Orientation Agency (NOA) said it has claimed to have identified the those trying to sponsor the planned nationwide protest slated for 1- 10 of August.

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