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

1225 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

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 s...

4 months ago

"A drop in the ocean": Atiku speaks on Reps' decision to slash salary by 50% to combat hunger

"A drop in the ocean": Atiku speaks on Reps' decision to slash salary by 50% to...

4 months ago

BREAKING: Reps pledge 50% salary cut to combat hunger crisis, Nigerians react

BREAKING: Reps pledge 50% salary cut to combat hunger crisis, Nigerians react

4 months ago

BREAKING: Senate moves to create local government electoral commission, Nigerians react

BREAKING: Senate moves to create local government electoral commission, Nigerian...

4 months ago

BREAKING: Appeal court gives verdict on APC's suit seeking to nullify Bayelsa gov Diri's re-election

BREAKING: Appeal court gives verdict on APC's suit seeking to nullify Bayelsa go...

4 months ago

Wike vs Fubara: PDP governors pick side in Rivers crisis, propose solution

Wike vs Fubara: PDP governors pick side in Rivers crisis, propose solution

4 months ago

JUST IN: Bill proposing 6-year single term for president, governors scales first reading

JUST IN: Bill proposing 6-year single term for president, governors scales first reading

Reps members passed the first reading of a bill aiming to establish a single six-year term for the President, State Governors, and Local Government Area Chairmen.

PDP governors share their position on new minimum wage, give reasons

PDP governors share their position on new minimum wage, give reasons

PDP governors have expressed strong support for organized labour's campaign for a new national minimum wage due to economic challenges in Nigeria.

Peter Obi writes supporters ahead of 63rd birthday, details how he wants to be celebrated

Peter Obi writes supporters ahead of 63rd birthday, details how he wants to be celebrated

Peter Obi, former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, has issued a heartfelt appeal to his well-wishers and supporters to focus on giving back to society.

Tragedy as 'area boys' stab Bayelsa varsity final-year student to death over N150 levy dispute

Tragedy as 'area boys' stab Bayelsa varsity final-year student to death over N150 levy dispute

There is widespread outrage in Bayelsa State, following the fatal stabbing of a final-year student from Niger Delta University on Monday, July 15.

Just in: Fresh Twist as Edo Assembly appeals Shaibu’s reinstatement, details emerge

Just in: Fresh Twist as Edo Assembly appeals Shaibu’s reinstatement, details emerge

Edo State House of Assembly has appealed the Federal High Court ruling overturning the impeachment of former Deputy Philip Shaibu and ordered his reinstatement.

Lagos gov't speaks on alleged Introduction of monthly environmental sanitation in July

Lagos gov't speaks on alleged Introduction of monthly environmental sanitation in July

The Lagos State Government dismissed rumors that it has re-introduced monthly environmental sanitation or any movement restrictions by the end of July.

Video: University of Ibadan students stage protest against electricity rationing, tuition hike

Video: University of Ibadan students stage protest against electricity rationing, tuition hike

Students at the University of Ibadan have launched a protest to voice their dissatisfaction with the 10-hour daily electricity schedule on campus, and tuition hike.

JUST IN: Edo LG chairman impeached over N1.7bn budget padding allegation

JUST IN: Edo LG chairman impeached over N1.7bn budget padding allegation

The legislative branch of Egor local government area in Edo State has removed the council’s chairman, Hon. Eghe Ogbemudia, over allegations of budget padding.

APGA founder Chekwas accuses Soludo of trying to destroy party

APGA founder Chekwas accuses Soludo of trying to destroy party

Chief Chekwas Okorie, founder and former national chairman of the APGA has accused Anambra governor Chukwuma Soludo of plans to destroy the party.

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