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

Court takes action on suit seeking to stop allocations to Rivers LGAs, details emerge

Court takes action on suit seeking to stop allocations to Rivers LGAs, details e...

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Police take urgent action as man stabs 65-year-old aunt to death

Police take urgent action as man stabs 65-year-old aunt to death

29 days ago

Nigerians react as sacked women Minister wows To "fight with Tinubu to the last"

Nigerians react as sacked women Minister wows To "fight with Tinubu to the last"

29 days ago

2027: Female presidency in sight as APC, PDP, LP, others told to revise constitutions for women

2027: Female presidency in sight as APC, PDP, LP, others told to revise constitu...

29 days ago

Big trouble for Ogun teacher as pupil dies after 162 frog jumps, 24 strokes of cane, details emerge

Big trouble for Ogun teacher as pupil dies after 162 frog jumps, 24 strokes of c...

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Nigerians react as police operative reportedly kills top Igbo highlife musician in Enugu

Nigerians react as police operative reportedly kills top Igbo highlife musician...

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Angry housewife inflicts severe injury on husband’s manhood over disagreement, police react

Angry housewife inflicts severe injury on husband’s manhood over disagreement, police react

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested 28-year-old Yemisi Ogunlana for allegedly injuring her husband’s manhood with a sharp object during a heated dispute.

5 killers of UNILORIN graduate in police net, details emerge

5 killers of UNILORIN graduate in police net, details emerge

Kwara State Police Command has arrested five suspects linked to the fatal assault of 46-year-old Lanre Adebayo, a University of Ilorin Political Science graduate.

APC group, CSO tackle Mele Kyari over persistent failure to restore Port Harcourt, Kaduna refineries

APC group, CSO tackle Mele Kyari over persistent failure to restore Port Harcourt, Kaduna refineries

The Energy Reforms Advocates of Nigeria, alongside the APC Youth Vanguard for Change, has condemned the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL).

Reps take action on bill seeking to expand Islamic law in 1999 constitution, details emerge

Reps take action on bill seeking to expand Islamic law in 1999 constitution, details emerge

On Thursday, October 24, the House of Representatives rejected a bill aimed at broadening the application of Islamic law within the 1999 constitution.

Atiku's top aide ridicules Tinubu's appointment of Bianca Ojukwu as stunt for 2027 votes

Atiku's top aide ridicules Tinubu's appointment of Bianca Ojukwu as stunt for 2027 votes

An aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar criticized President Tinubu’s appointment of Bianca Ojukwu, expressing doubts about its political impact.

Tears as Kano gov’s spokesperson, Dawakin-Tofa's 15-year-old son dies

Tears as Kano gov’s spokesperson, Dawakin-Tofa's 15-year-old son dies

The Kano State Government and community are in mourning following the tragic loss of 15-year-old Sadiq Modibbo Bature, son of Sanusi Bature Dawakin-Tofa.

Benue caucus sends urgent message to Akume, Utsev as Tinubu fires 6 top ministers, details emerge

Benue caucus sends urgent message to Akume, Utsev as Tinubu fires 6 top ministers, details emerge

The Benue State Caucus has voiced strong support for SGF Senator George Akume and Water Resources Minister Professor Joseph Utsev as Tinubu fires six ministers.

10 major mistakes of ex-education minister unveiled as group backs Tinubu's decision to sack Mamman

10 major mistakes of ex-education minister unveiled as group backs Tinubu's decision to sack Mamman

Education for Accelerated Development (EDAD), has praised President Bola Tinubu for removing Professor Tahir Mamman from his position as Minister of Education.

Okonjo-Iweala reacts to alleged $57.5 billion claim by Simon Ekpa for Biafran government

Okonjo-Iweala reacts to alleged $57.5 billion claim by Simon Ekpa for Biafran government

Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, DG of the World Trade Organization (WTO), has strongly denied allegations linking her to securing $57.5 billion for the Biafran government.

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