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

1194 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

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 go...

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Nigerian Army arrests IPOB/ESN founding leader, 3 commanders, in fresh Anambra, Abia, Enugu raid

Nigerian Army arrests IPOB/ESN founding leader, 3 commanders, in fresh Anambra,...

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Cabinet shake-up: Presidency opens up on why Matawalle was not sacked amid terrorism allegations

Cabinet shake-up: Presidency opens up on why Matawalle was not sacked amid terro...

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JUST IN: Presidency finally gives 3 reasons for sacking 6 ministers

JUST IN: Presidency finally gives 3 reasons for sacking 6 ministers

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Benue gov takes action against attorney general for challenging EFCC’s legality

Benue gov takes action against attorney general for challenging EFCC’s legality

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Cabinet reshuffle: More heads to roll as President Tinubu cracks down on underperformance

Cabinet reshuffle: More heads to roll as President Tinubu cracks down on underpe...

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Political activist calls out Tinubu, Shettima over foreigin trips amid worsening economic crisis

Political activist calls out Tinubu, Shettima over foreigin trips amid worsening economic crisis

A political activist has criticized President Bola Tinubu and Vice President Kashim Shettima for undertaking foreign trips amid Nigeria's deepening economic crisis.

Ex-Ekiti gov, Fayose under fire over comment on "only miracle can save PDP"

Ex-Ekiti gov, Fayose under fire over comment on "only miracle can save PDP"

A PDP chieftain, David Itopa, has voiced strong displeasure over former Ekiti Governor Ayodele Fayose's recent claim that "only a miracle can save PDP."

Nigerians react as Sanusi to turban eldest son as ciroman Kano

Nigerians react as Sanusi to turban eldest son as ciroman Kano

Nigerians have reacted as Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi II, the 16th Emir of Kano, has revealed plans to turban his eldest son, Aminu Sanusi, as the Ciroman Kano,

BREAKING: Gov Eno announces N80,000 minimum wage for Akwa Ibom workers

BREAKING: Gov Eno announces N80,000 minimum wage for Akwa Ibom workers

In a major effort to enhance the welfare of state employees, Akwa Ibom State Governor, Umo Eno, has unveiled a new minimum wage of N80,000 for government workers.

LG Poll: Ogun commission allocates N1bn for transportation, N200m for voter register printing

LG Poll: Ogun commission allocates N1bn for transportation, N200m for voter register printing

The Ogun State Independent Electoral Commission (OGSIEC) has allocated more than N2 billion for the forthcoming local government election scheduled for November 16.

Police nab 3 human parts vendors in Lagos, details emerge

Police nab 3 human parts vendors in Lagos, details emerge

Rapid Response Squad (RRS) operatives during a stop and search in Lagos state have arrested two suspects for allegedly being in possession of human tongues.

Police take action as 26-year-old overseas-bound man dies during fortification ritual

Police take action as 26-year-old overseas-bound man dies during fortification ritual

The Enugu state Police Command has taken action against a native doctor and the father of 26-year-old Chikwado Eze in connection with his tragic death.

Nigeria's 64th Independence: Sokoto government pardons 113 inmates

Nigeria's 64th Independence: Sokoto government pardons 113 inmates

In commemoration of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Anniversary, Sokoto state Governor Ahmed Aliyu has granted pardons to over 100 inmates in Sokoto.

PDP bigwigs finger ex-senate president, David Mark, for party's chairman ahead of 2027 election

PDP bigwigs finger ex-senate president, David Mark, for party's chairman ahead of 2027 election

Pressure is building on former Senate President David Mark to take on the role of substantive national chairman of the People's Democratic Party (PDP).

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