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

2840 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Hardship: Sultan, CAN president make fresh demands amid nationwide protest, details emerge

Hardship: Sultan, CAN president make fresh demands amid nationwide protest, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Hardship protest: FCT minister speaks on why peace in FCT must be maintained, gives reasons

Hardship protest: FCT minister speaks on why peace in FCT must be maintained, gives reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

Hardship protest: Katsina gov't enforces curfew, takes other crucial actions amid rising tensions

Hardship protest: Katsina gov't enforces curfew, takes other crucial actions amid rising tensions

Nigeria

a year ago

Hardship: Protesters silence Tinubu's top minister at Eagles Square, video emerges

Hardship: Protesters silence Tinubu's top minister at Eagles Square, video emerges

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Violence erupts in Kaduna as protesters burn KASTLEA office, loot property

BREAKING: Violence erupts in Kaduna as protesters burn KASTLEA office, loot property

Nigeria

a year ago

Hardship protest: Panic as immigration officer shoots self accidentally in Borno

Hardship protest: Panic as immigration officer shoots self accidentally in Borno

Nigeria

a year ago

BREAKING: Abuja-Kaduna highway blocked as protesters overpower security forces, details emerge

BREAKING: Abuja-Kaduna highway blocked as protesters overpower security forces, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Hundreds of travellers are now stranded at the Suleja section of the Abuja-Kaduna highway in Niger State due to protesters blocking part of the road.

Hardship: Northern youths announce withdrawal amid ongoing nationwide protest, share reasons

Hardship: Northern youths announce withdrawal amid ongoing nationwide protest, share reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

The Northern Youth Forum (NYF) has withdrawn from the ongoing hardship protest against President Bola Tinubu's administration, declaring support for Tinubu, others.

BREAKING: Gunshots as Police prevent protesters from blocking major road, details emerge

BREAKING: Gunshots as Police prevent protesters from blocking major road, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

As the nationwide protest kick off, gunshots were fired into the air at the Top Medical Junction in Tunga, Minna, Niger State, as protesters tried to block the road

Hardship: Police vow to support protesters in Edo State, give fresh conditions

Hardship: Police vow to support protesters in Edo State, give fresh conditions

Nigeria

a year ago

Edo State Police Command has pledged to support and ensure the safety of protesters, as long as the demonstrations are conducted peacefully within the state.

Hardship: Over 20 CSOs, NGOs reject nationwide protest, give fresh reasons

Hardship: Over 20 CSOs, NGOs reject nationwide protest, give fresh reasons

Nigeria

a year ago

25 Civil Societies and Non-governmental Organizations have moved to boycott the nationwide protest which started on Thursday, August 1, after a meeting with Abass.

Hardship: Tinubu's aide shares fresh info about 'sponsors' of nationwide protest, details emerge

Hardship: Tinubu's aide shares fresh info about 'sponsors' of nationwide protest, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

An aide to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Student Engagement, Sunday Asefon, has alleged that certain cabals are orchestrating the planned protests.

Igbo elders send crucial message to Tinubu over recent allegations against Peter Obi

Igbo elders send crucial message to Tinubu over recent allegations against Peter Obi

Nigeria

a year ago

Igbo elders have called on President Bola Tinubu to take decisive action against Bayo Onanuga, the President's spokesperson, for his recent speeches against Igbos.

Edo guber: Group sends key message to APC candidate, Okpebholo: "Focus on presenting clear agenda"

Edo guber: Group sends key message to APC candidate, Okpebholo: "Focus on presenting clear agenda"

Politics

a year ago

Senator Monday Okpebholo, the All Progressives Congress (APC) governorship candidate for the upcoming Edo State election has been urged to focus on real issues.

Kano state govt takes major action barely 24hrs to hardship protest, details emerge

Kano state govt takes major action barely 24hrs to hardship protest, details emerge

Nigeria

a year ago

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf of Kano State has announced that his administration will not tolerate any form of violence during the upcoming protests.

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