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

2666 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Full list: 9 top universities Nigerian students chose the most in the 2025 UTME

Full list: 9 top universities Nigerian students chose the most in the 2025 UTME

a month ago

Breaking: ASUU takes bold action against Tinubu's govt over nonpayment of salaries

Breaking: ASUU takes bold action against Tinubu's govt over nonpayment of salaries

2 months ago

Mass failure: Date JAMB, VCs, rectors, others will review UTME results announced

Mass failure: Date JAMB, VCs, rectors, others will review UTME results announced

3 months ago

Just in: ASUU elects new president as details emerge

Just in: ASUU elects new president as details emerge

3 months ago

Nigerian govt takes fresh action on licence for Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic and Management

Nigerian govt takes fresh action on licence for Isaac Balami University of Aeronautic and Management

3 months ago

List of 'American' schools in Lagos, their actual registration and school fees

List of 'American' schools in Lagos, their actual registration and school fees

3 months ago

Full list: FUOYE VC mentions 10 major achievements as varsity holds 9th convocation

Full list: FUOYE VC mentions 10 major achievements as varsity holds 9th convocation

5 months ago

FUOYE VC, Prof. Abayomi Fasina, highlights the university’s major achievements in four years, citing academic excellence and stability as key milestones.

Stakeholders take action as Nigeria's out-of-school children hits over 20 million

Stakeholders take action as Nigeria's out-of-school children hits over 20 million

7 months ago

FlexiSAF Foundation has intensified efforts to support the federal government in addressing the growing number of out-of-school children in Nigeria.

FULL LIST: 14 students bag first class as UI holds 76th convocation

FULL LIST: 14 students bag first class as UI holds 76th convocation

9 months ago

The University of Ibadan (UI) has revealed its Best Graduating Students (BGS) from each faculty during the institution’s 76th Convocation ceremony.

Looming strike: ASUU members convene nationwide as tensions rise

Looming strike: ASUU members convene nationwide as tensions rise

10 months ago

The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) is holding consultative meetings nationwide to decide how to respond to the Nigerian government's ultimatum.

JUST IN: NCC raids schools, gives reasons for seizing books worth over N7million

JUST IN: NCC raids schools, gives reasons for seizing books worth over N7million

10 months ago

The Nigerian Copyright Commission (NCC) has initiated a major operation in Enugu, confiscating books worth over N7 million from two schools in Enugu state.

Fake degrees: Tinubu's govt swings into action, issues fresh directives to universities

Fake degrees: Tinubu's govt swings into action, issues fresh directives to universities

11 months ago

Against fake degrees, the Federal government has issued an order to federal universities to submit their matriculation lists within three months after matriculation.

Did UNIPORT charge N649,400 as clearance fees for final-year students? Varsity clarifies

Did UNIPORT charge N649,400 as clearance fees for final-year students? Varsity clarifies

a year ago

The University of Port Harcourt has refuted claims of charging N649,400 as clearance fee for final-year students, affirming it has some of the lowest tuition fees.

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

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

a year ago

Mr. Ayobami Suberu, the Branch Controller of the West African Examination Council for Ogun State, has shared reasons why some results were withheld in the state.

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

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.

Ezra Ukanwa

Page was generated in 2.9296350479126