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

2017 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Why Seyi Tinubu deserves accolades, not attacks, APC chieftain Balami explains

Why Seyi Tinubu deserves accolades, not attacks, APC chieftain Balami explains

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Oyo lawmaker Akintunde advocates for Nigeria’s first geomatics university, cites key reasons

Oyo lawmaker Akintunde advocates for Nigeria’s first geomatics university, cites...

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Tension as Rivers lawmakers issue 19 strong allegations against Fubara, full list emerges

Tension as Rivers lawmakers issue 19 strong allegations against Fubara, full lis...

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Breaking: Sowore accompanies Lagos corper who tackled Tinubu to NYSC office, shares update, photos

Breaking: Sowore accompanies Lagos corper who tackled Tinubu to NYSC office, sha...

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US defies court order, begins mass deportations of Venezuelans, details emerge

US defies court order, begins mass deportations of Venezuelans, details emerge

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Keyamo opens up on amount Nigeria has lost to illegal private jet operators for over 40 years

Keyamo opens up on amount Nigeria has lost to illegal private jet operators for...

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Trump begins massive sacking of staff at Voice of America, other US-funded media, details emerge

Trump begins massive sacking of staff at Voice of America, other US-funded media, details emerge

On March 16, the Trump administration began mass layoffs at VOA and other US-funded media, aiming to restructure outlets long seen as vital to US global influence.

NYSC remains silent as corps member raises alarm over threat to her life for criticising Tinubu

NYSC remains silent as corps member raises alarm over threat to her life for criticising Tinubu

The NYSC has yet to address claims by corps member Ushie Uguamaye, who alleges she is facing threats after criticising President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

Pope Francis takes one important action from hospital as he continues to battle health crisis

Pope Francis takes one important action from hospital as he continues to battle health crisis

Pope Francis has approved a three-year church reform, signaling his commitment to leadership despite a month-long hospital stay battling pneumonia.

El-Rufai opens can of worms over Tinubu's Chicago University result issues during 2023 election

El-Rufai opens can of worms over Tinubu's Chicago University result issues during 2023 election

Ex-Kaduna Governor Nasir El-Rufai admitted he and others knew about Tinubu’s Chicago State University records controversy but still backed his 2023 presidential bid.

Has former Nigerian Senate President Lawan dumped APC for SDP? Aide speaks out

Has former Nigerian Senate President Lawan dumped APC for SDP? Aide speaks out

Former Senate President Ahmed Lawan has denied reports claiming he plans to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to the Social Democratic Party (SDP).

Jubilation as Kalu Offers Scholarships to Orphans in Calabar

Jubilation as Kalu Offers Scholarships to Orphans in Calabar

Deputy Speaker, House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu has offered scholarships to young orphans at Infant Jesus Orphanage in Calabar, Cross River State from primary to the university level.

Jubilation as Texas governor gives appointment to Nigerian-born Kenneth Omoruyi, details emerge

Jubilation as Texas governor gives appointment to Nigerian-born Kenneth Omoruyi, details emerge

Texas Gov Greg Abbott appoints Nigerian-born Kenneth Omoruyi to the Texas State Board of Public Accountancy to help regulate the profession and uphold its standards.

Lawyers react as corps member claims NYSC officials threatened her for criticising Tinubu’s govt

Lawyers react as corps member claims NYSC officials threatened her for criticising Tinubu’s govt

A corps member's claim that NYSC officials threatened her for criticizing President Tinubu’s administration has drawn reactions from legal experts.

Akpabio vs Natasha: SERAP sues Senate president, reasons emerge

Akpabio vs Natasha: SERAP sues Senate president, reasons emerge

SERAP has sued Senate President Godswill Akpabio over Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan’s suspension, calling it unlawful and a violation of her fundamental rights.

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