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

2826 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

BREAKING: Big Boost for Nigeria as Kemi Nandap becomes ECOWAS Immigration chairperson

BREAKING: Big Boost for Nigeria as Kemi Nandap becomes ECOWAS Immigration chairperson

Nigeria

11 months ago

Ondo PDP jubilates as former NDDC chairman, 200 other APC members join party

Ondo PDP jubilates as former NDDC chairman, 200 other APC members join party

Politics

11 months ago

"Over 200 launched": Key facts emerge as Iran launches missiles attack on Israel

"Over 200 launched": Key facts emerge as Iran launches missiles attack on Israel

Asia

11 months ago

Nigeria at 64: Are we really independent? Yoruba Council speaks on Independence Day

Nigeria at 64: Are we really independent? Yoruba Council speaks on Independence Day

Nigeria

11 months ago

"Be advised": NiMet alerts on 3-day heavy rainfall, thunderstorms from Wednesday across Nigeria

"Be advised": NiMet alerts on 3-day heavy rainfall, thunderstorms from Wednesday across Nigeria

Nigeria

11 months ago

World Food Day: MAY-I feeds children in Makoko Community Lagos, Details Emerge

World Food Day: MAY-I feeds children in Makoko Community Lagos, Details Emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

64th Independence: NANS hails FG on NELFUND, CNG buses

64th Independence: NANS hails FG on NELFUND, CNG buses

Nigeria

11 months ago

On Nigeria's 64th Independence Day, the National Association of Nigerian Students praised the Federal Government for its initiatives to improve citizens' lives.

"Let me be clear": Fubara blows hot on conduct of Rivers October 5 LG elections

"Let me be clear": Fubara blows hot on conduct of Rivers October 5 LG elections

Politics

11 months ago

Rivers state governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has maintained ground on the conduct of the state's Local Government election, scheduled to hold in October 5.

Independence: Tinubu confers nat'l honours on Akpabio, Kekere-Ekun, 3 other top politicians

Independence: Tinubu confers nat'l honours on Akpabio, Kekere-Ekun, 3 other top politicians

Nigeria

11 months ago

As Nigeria celebrates her 64th Independence Day, President Bola Tinubu has conferred prestigious national honours on Senate President Akabio, among others.

Independence: ACC calls for prayer, urges FG to revamp economy, tackle insecurity

Independence: ACC calls for prayer, urges FG to revamp economy, tackle insecurity

Nigeria

11 months ago

As Nigeria marks its 64th Independence Day, the Allied Conservative Congress, has called for prayer, also charging the federal government on good leadership.

Nigeria at 64: Gov Mutfwang pardons 5 prisoners, details emerge

Nigeria at 64: Gov Mutfwang pardons 5 prisoners, details emerge

Nigeria

11 months ago

To celebrate Nigeria's 64th Independence Day, Plateau State Governor, Barr. Caleb Mutfwang, has freed about 5 inmates, also promising state development

October 1 protest: Tension rises as military deploys troops, CSOs, activists, others react

October 1 protest: Tension rises as military deploys troops, CSOs, activists, others react

Nigeria

11 months ago

As Nigerians move to protest during the 64th Independence Day celebration, Civil Societies among other stakeholders have cautioned against heavy military deployment.

Nigeria at 64: "Better days are ahead of us," Tinubu promises Nigerians on Independence Day

Nigeria at 64: "Better days are ahead of us," Tinubu promises Nigerians on Independence Day

Nigeria

11 months ago

As Nigerians celebrate her 64th Independence Day, President Bola Tinubu, in a national broadcast, sent a powerful message to Nigerians amid hardship.

Nigeria at 64: 5 key achievements of Tinubu’s government

Nigeria at 64: 5 key achievements of Tinubu’s government

Nigeria

11 months ago

As Nigeria prepares to celebrate its 64th Independence Day, a detailed list of five major achievements by President Bola Tinubu's administration has surfaced.

October 1: Centre lists 10 reasons why Nigerians should protest on Independence Day

October 1: Centre lists 10 reasons why Nigerians should protest on Independence Day

Nigeria

11 months ago

Following the widespread hardship, the Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has given Nigerians 10 reasons why they must protest on Oct 1.

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