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

2834 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Akwa Ibom governor falls victim as fraudsters ‘hack’ WhatsApp phone number

Akwa Ibom governor falls victim as fraudsters ‘hack’ WhatsApp phone number

Nigeria

a year ago

Balami shuns 40th Birthday celebration, to empower 160 youths in aviation industry

Balami shuns 40th Birthday celebration, to empower 160 youths in aviation industry

Nigeria

a year ago

Why did WAEC withhold WASSCE results of Ogun state's students?

Why did WAEC withhold WASSCE results of Ogun state's students?

Education

a year ago

Breaking: Jubilation as President Tinubu approves 300% salary increase for judicial officers, details emerge

Breaking: Jubilation as President Tinubu approves 300% salary increase for judicial officers, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Immigration speak on possible punishment for woman who tore husband's passport at Lagos airport

Immigration speak on possible punishment for woman who tore husband's passport at Lagos airport

Nigeria

a year ago

"To make life bearable": Ekiti Monarch takes 2 major actions to tackle economic hardship

"To make life bearable": Ekiti Monarch takes 2 major actions to tackle economic hardship

Nigeria

a year ago

Nat'l broadcast: "All issues were addressed": Yoruba council hails Tinubu, urges arrest of Sowore

Nat'l broadcast: "All issues were addressed": Yoruba council hails Tinubu, urges arrest of Sowore

Nigeria

a year ago

The Yoruba council led by Barr. Hassan Oladotun, has commended President Bola Tinubu over the national broadcast to Nigerians during the hardship protests.

Protests: Why Nigerians should shift hunger frustration to Buhari, Yoruba Council gives reasons

Protests: Why Nigerians should shift hunger frustration to Buhari, Yoruba Council gives reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

Yoruba Council has advised Nigerians to channel hardship frustration to Nigeria's former president, Mohammadu Buhari, adding that blaming Tinubu is counterproductive

Video: Drama as Shaibu insists he's Edo deputy governor, resumes office, state govt reacts

Video: Drama as Shaibu insists he's Edo deputy governor, resumes office, state govt reacts

Politics

a year ago

Following the ruling of the Federal High Court which reinstated Philip Shaibu as deputy governor, Edo state government has reacted over his resumption to office.

Ighodalo vs Okpebholo: Poll predicts winner of Edo 2024 governorship election

Ighodalo vs Okpebholo: Poll predicts winner of Edo 2024 governorship election

Politics

a year ago

A recent poll carried out by the Edo Business Development Agency (EBDA) predicted Asue Ighodalo as the winner of the Edo state governorship election in 2024.

Atiku blasts President Tinubu over economic hardship: "We're witnessing Buhari pro-max"

Atiku blasts President Tinubu over economic hardship: "We're witnessing Buhari pro-max"

Nigeria

a year ago

Atiku Abubakar has criticised the Tinubu-led administration, stating that the current government is yet to recognise the extent of Nigerians' suffering.

RCCG City of David announces new pastor after Iluyomade’s exit, details emerge

RCCG City of David announces new pastor after Iluyomade’s exit, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Pastor Kayode Pitan has been recently appointed as the new pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) City of David Parish in Lagos to replace Iluyomade.

Edo Guber: Group blasts Oshiomhole as Appeal Court releases CTC on Ighodalo's candidacy

Edo Guber: Group blasts Oshiomhole as Appeal Court releases CTC on Ighodalo's candidacy

Nigeria

a year ago

The Young Edo Professionals Group has slammed former Edo state governor, Adams Oshiomhole over recent candidacy claims of Asue Ighodalo of People’s Democratic Party.

Nigeria Immigration takes action against woman who tore husband's passport at Lagos airport

Nigeria Immigration takes action against woman who tore husband's passport at Lagos airport

Nigeria

a year ago

The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) announced on Monday, August 12, that it has initiated a summoned the woman who tore a Nigerian passport at MMIA.

NELFUND: Jubilation as university students receive loan alerts, share how they spend funds

NELFUND: Jubilation as university students receive loan alerts, share how they spend funds

Education

a year ago

Following the commencement of the N20,000 stipend from the Nigerian Education Loan Fund, students from some of the universities have shared details of its usage.

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