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

1229 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Panic as gunmen shoot APC chieftain, abduct 5 people in Abuja, details emerge

Panic as gunmen shoot APC chieftain, abduct 5 people in Abuja, details emerge

4 months ago

Abuja widow seeks Remi Tinubu’s intervention over farmland harassment

Abuja widow seeks Remi Tinubu’s intervention over farmland harassment

4 months ago

Deji Adeyanju reacts to Tinubu's govt creation of Livestock Ministry: "It makes no sense"

Deji Adeyanju reacts to Tinubu's govt creation of Livestock Ministry: "It makes...

4 months ago

YSDC & AYCH 2024: Stakeholders advocate for youth empowerment to drive global sustainability

YSDC & AYCH 2024: Stakeholders advocate for youth empowerment to drive global su...

4 months ago

Photo: Confusion as Tinubu’s 2027 campaign billboard spotted in Abuja, Nigerians react

Photo: Confusion as Tinubu’s 2027 campaign billboard spotted in Abuja, Nigerians...

4 months ago

Is Sanwo-Olu banning Danfo, Korope, in Lagos on October 1? Governor's aide explains

Is Sanwo-Olu banning Danfo, Korope, in Lagos on October 1? Governor's aide expla...

4 months ago

Expert advises Tinubu’s government on how to boost Nigeria’s GDP, settle national debts

Expert advises Tinubu’s government on how to boost Nigeria’s GDP, settle national debts

Prof. Paul Udofia, a social activist has outlined innovative strategies for boosting Nigeria's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and settling the nation's debts.

Social activist, Suraju advises Tinubu's govt on how to tackle corruption

Social activist, Suraju advises Tinubu's govt on how to tackle corruption

Human rights activist Olanrewaju Suraju has called on the Tinubu administration to establish a clear and actionable agenda for combating corruption.

Social activist Suraju criticises Tinubu govt's anti-corruption efforts: "No clear agenda in sight"

Social activist Suraju criticises Tinubu govt's anti-corruption efforts: "No clear agenda in sight"

Social activist Olanrewaju Suraju has criticized the Tinubu administration’s approach to tackling corruption, accusing the government of lacking a clear agenda.

Security expert advises Tinubu on how to tackle insecurity: "Uniforms and weapons not enough"

Security expert advises Tinubu on how to tackle insecurity: "Uniforms and weapons not enough"

A renowned security expert has urged President Bola Tinubuto to adopt a multifaceted approach to tackling insecurity and achieving lasting peace in the country.

Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju speaks on LGA autonomy: "An end to governors' criminality"

Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju speaks on LGA autonomy: "An end to governors' criminality"

Human rights activist Deji Adeyanju has hailed the Supreme Court’s ruling on local government autonomy, expressing worry over sinister tendencies by state governors.

NSC boss speaks on why alternative dispute resolution is crucial in maritime sector

NSC boss speaks on why alternative dispute resolution is crucial in maritime sector

Nigeria Shippers Council CEO, Barrister Akutah Pius, has emphasized the need for Alternative Dispute Resolution to ensure smooth operation of the maritime sector.

JUST IN: Ex-Senate president Pius Anyim defects to APC, details emerge

JUST IN: Ex-Senate president Pius Anyim defects to APC, details emerge

The former Senate President Anyim Pius Anyim has officially joined the ruling All Progressives Congress and was officially welcomes by different APC chieftains.

Plateau collapsed school building: gov Muftwang gives fresh order as death toll hits 22

Plateau collapsed school building: gov Muftwang gives fresh order as death toll hits 22

Plateau State governor Caleb Mutfwang has mandated the immediate closure of Saint Academy School and initiated a comprehensive investigation into the incident.

Just in: 4 people rescued in Abuja building collapse, details emerge

Just in: 4 people rescued in Abuja building collapse, details emerge

Four people have been rescued alive from the collapsed two-story building beside Cupid Hotel Sultan, Dansuki Road, Phase 2, Site 2, Kubwa, Bwari Area council.

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