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

1193 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Carwash operator gets life sentence for molesting, impregnating neighbour’s granddaughter

Carwash operator gets life sentence for molesting, impregnating neighbour’s gran...

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Mixed reactions as court sentences man to life imprisonment for assaulting Almajiris

Mixed reactions as court sentences man to life imprisonment for assaulting Almaj...

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77k allawee: Nigerians react as Tinubu's govt drops October pay, details emerge

77k allawee: Nigerians react as Tinubu's govt drops October pay, details emerge

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CSOs knock Kyari over Warri refinery, plan 2-million-man match in Abuja

CSOs knock Kyari over Warri refinery, plan 2-million-man match in Abuja

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Niger state: Military training grounds turn danger zones as bandits raid 23 villages

Niger state: Military training grounds turn danger zones as bandits raid 23 vill...

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Jubilation as NDDC announces date for N50,000 monthly stipends payment, details emerge

Jubilation as NDDC announces date for N50,000 monthly stipends payment, details...

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Reps give reasons top lawmaker who assaulted bolt driver may not be suspended, details emerge

Reps give reasons top lawmaker who assaulted bolt driver may not be suspended, details emerge

Members of the House of Representatives have rejected calls for the suspension of the Abia slawmaker, Alex Ikwechegh, stating that it would begin its investigation.

New Hospitality Firm Unveiled, Promises Topnotch Services, Details Emerge

New Hospitality Firm Unveiled, Promises Topnotch Services, Details Emerge

A hospitality firm, the Manor Hotel by Luckzi, has given insights on its game-changing luxury hospitality services in the South East, Imo state. Manor Hotel by Luckzi, which prepares to open its doors on December, commended the Governor of Imo state, Hope Uzodimma, for ensuring the ease of doing business in the state.

Breaking: Suspended Lagos LG chairman writes assembly, seeks lawmakers' forgiveness

Breaking: Suspended Lagos LG chairman writes assembly, seeks lawmakers' forgiveness

The Suspended Alimosho Local Government (LG) Chairman Jelili Sulaimon has formally appealed to the Lagos State House of Assembly for forgiveness.

VIDEO: Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem unveiled as SGF, Akpabio others make over N750m donations

VIDEO: Armed Forces Remembrance Day emblem unveiled as SGF, Akpabio others make over N750m donations

President Bola Tinubu launched Nigeria’s 2025 Armed Forces Remembrance Emblem at the Aso Rock Villa, reiterating his commitment to military personnel welfare.

BREAKING: Tinubu, Dangote, others meet over naira-for-crude policy, details emerge

BREAKING: Tinubu, Dangote, others meet over naira-for-crude policy, details emerge

President Bola Tinubu is being briefed by the Implementation Committee on Crude Oil and Refined Products Sales in Local Currency at the Presidential Villa in Abuja.

Timi Frank slams Tinubu over 'superficial' cost-cutting measures, demands 50% reduction in salaries

Timi Frank slams Tinubu over 'superficial' cost-cutting measures, demands 50% reduction in salaries

The former APC Deputy National Publicity Secretary, Timi Frank, has strongly criticized President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s recent cost-cutting measures.

Reno Omokri finally gives 2 reasons he is against Peter Obi, details emerge

Reno Omokri finally gives 2 reasons he is against Peter Obi, details emerge

Former presidential aide Reno Omokri has explained why he will continue to strongly oppose Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate of the Labour Party (LP).

US election 2024: Biden backs Harris with early ballot as Americans gear up for poll

US election 2024: Biden backs Harris with early ballot as Americans gear up for poll

On Monday, October 28, President Joe Biden joined Americans casting early ballots, voting for Vice President Kamala Harris in the lead-up to the 2024 U.S. election.

UPDATED: Police conclude trial on officer who killed top Igbo highlife musician, take fresh actions

UPDATED: Police conclude trial on officer who killed top Igbo highlife musician, take fresh actions

The Enugu state Police Command has concluded the orderly room trial of Inspector Ozonwanji Joseph, implicated in the murder of Igbo musician Chikezie Okezie Nwamba.

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