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

2124 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

"Any other gender is an agenda": Nigerian pastor shades Bobrisky amid reps corruption probe

"Any other gender is an agenda": Nigerian pastor shades Bobrisky amid reps corru...

7 months ago

Economic hardship: Tragedy as 45-year-old man kills self, Police react

Economic hardship: Tragedy as 45-year-old man kills self, Police react

7 months ago

BREAKING: Reps reject Tinubu's CFR national honour for Speaker, issue fresh demands

BREAKING: Reps reject Tinubu's CFR national honour for Speaker, issue fresh dema...

7 months ago

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

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

7 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

7 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

7 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

The Yoruba Council Worldwide has raised concerns about Nigeria's independence, citing corruption and a lack of accountability as critical issues.

"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

The Nigerian Meteorological Agency has released a weather advisory forecasting extensive thunderstorms and heavy rainfall across multiple regions of Nigeria.

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

In celebration of World Food Day 2024, Dr. Ogenna Walter Ekwubiri, founder of the Motivating African Youths Initiative and CEO of Havillah Walter Company, has called for urgent action to address the intertwined crises of water scarcity and food insecurity.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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