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

2113 articles published since 17 May 2024

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Atiku Bagudu earns high marks in CSO's ministerial performance appraisal

Atiku Bagudu earns high marks in CSO's ministerial performance appraisal

6 months ago

Factional PDP National Chairman opens up on reason for his appointment, details emerge

Factional PDP National Chairman opens up on reason for his appointment, details...

6 months ago

Notorious bandit leader Kachalla Gurgun Daji killed in deadly clash between rival groups in Zamfara

Notorious bandit leader Kachalla Gurgun Daji killed in deadly clash between riva...

6 months ago

2027: Top PDP chieftain sends urgent message to Tinubu over second-term ambition

2027: Top PDP chieftain sends urgent message to Tinubu over second-term ambition

6 months ago

FG faces backlash as 'repentant' Boko Haram fighters reportedly escape with military rifles

FG faces backlash as 'repentant' Boko Haram fighters reportedly escape with mili...

6 months ago

Top PDP chieftain asks Tinubu to resign immediately, gives 5 reasons

Top PDP chieftain asks Tinubu to resign immediately, gives 5 reasons

6 months ago

Sit-at-home: Tension in Anambra as enforcement of Soludo's order begins

Sit-at-home: Tension in Anambra as enforcement of Soludo's order begins

Tension is rising in Anambra State as Governor Chukwuma Soludo has begun strict enforcement orders to an end to the Monday sit-at-home by October 15, 2024.

Insecurity: Tinubu's government, Italy finalise talks on 34 new fighter jets

Insecurity: Tinubu's government, Italy finalise talks on 34 new fighter jets

The Nigerian Air Force will acquire 34 new aircraft, including 24 M-346 jets and 10 AW-109 helicopters, to boost its fight against armed gangs and terrorists.

Yoruba Council speaks on what Tinubu's govt should do to captured Boko Haram fighters, details emerge

Yoruba Council speaks on what Tinubu's govt should do to captured Boko Haram fighters, details emerge

The Yoruba Council Worldwide has urged President Bola Tinubu’s administration to eliminate all captured Boko Haram fighters in custody and those yet to be caught.

Yoruba group reacts as Nigerians oppose Bola Tinubu University

Yoruba group reacts as Nigerians oppose Bola Tinubu University

The Yoruba Council Worldwide has defended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's administration, condemning public backlash over the proposed university named after him.

Former governor’s son dies in Kaduna road accident

Former governor’s son dies in Kaduna road accident

Faisal Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, son of former Governor of Kaduna state, Ahmed Mohammed Makarfi, has died in a road accident along Kaduna-Zaria highway.

Nigerians react as Reps move to establish Bola Tinubu University, details emerge

Nigerians react as Reps move to establish Bola Tinubu University, details emerge

The House of Representatives has moved to establish a a federal university for Bola Tinubu, focused on promoting and preserving Nigerian languages.

"Take advantage": RCCG provides 3-month free buses for Lagos, Ogun residents amid economic hardship

"Take advantage": RCCG provides 3-month free buses for Lagos, Ogun residents amid economic hardship

In response to the economic hardship in Nigeria, RCCG Youth Province 1 has launched a three-month free transportation program for Lagos and Ogun residents.

Amid economic hardship, Katsina gov donates $10,000 for reconstruction of Niger republic Mosque

Amid economic hardship, Katsina gov donates $10,000 for reconstruction of Niger republic Mosque

Katsina State Governor Dikko Radda has donated $10,000 to rebuild a historic200 years old mosque in Damagaram, Niger Republic, after its recent collapse.

JUST IN: Court sets fresh date to rule on forfeiture of $2m, property linked to Emefiele

JUST IN: Court sets fresh date to rule on forfeiture of $2m, property linked to Emefiele

A federal high court in Lagos will rule on November 1 on the EFCC's application for the final forfeiture of funds and properties linked to Godwin Emefiele.

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