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

1198 articles published since 17 May 2024

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EFCC blows hot as 16 governors approach court to scrap its operations

EFCC blows hot as 16 governors approach court to scrap its operations

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Top PDP chieftain opposes Ex-Ekiti gov, Fayose's claims on Wike, Fubara feud, proposes 3 solutions

Top PDP chieftain opposes Ex-Ekiti gov, Fayose's claims on Wike, Fubara feud, pr...

a month ago

"Noisemaking": Ex-Ekiti gov Fayose reacts as PDP threatens expulsion from party, details emerge

"Noisemaking": Ex-Ekiti gov Fayose reacts as PDP threatens expulsion from party,...

a month ago

"We' ll show him the way out soon": Fayose slammed over comment on PDP Internal wranglings

"We' ll show him the way out soon": Fayose slammed over comment on PDP Internal...

a month ago

Ex-Benue gov, Ortom under fire as herders' attacks drastically drop in new govt

Ex-Benue gov, Ortom under fire as herders' attacks drastically drop in new govt

a month ago

"I'm disappointed": Top obidient calls out Peter Obi for failing to celebrate Ooni of Ife at 50

"I'm disappointed": Top obidient calls out Peter Obi for failing to celebrate Oo...

a month ago

"He's not a great leader": Sam Amadi revisits Nigeria’s dark past, accuses Gowon of genocide at 90

"He's not a great leader": Sam Amadi revisits Nigeria’s dark past, accuses Gowon of genocide at 90

As Nigeria marks General Yakubu Gowon's 90th birthday, Sam Amadi has stirred controversy by accusing him of genocide during the Nigerian Civil War.

2027: Northern elites reignite fresh plot against Tinubu's bid, fingers GEJ as chosen one

2027: Northern elites reignite fresh plot against Tinubu's bid, fingers GEJ as chosen one

In a move, northern elites are reportedly pushing to draft former President Goodluck Jonathan for the 2027 presidential race, as part of effort to defeat Tinubu.

Atiku's aide reacts to Orji Uzor's claim: "I saw Tinubu in Jabi garage last night"

Atiku's aide reacts to Orji Uzor's claim: "I saw Tinubu in Jabi garage last night"

A recent comment by Senator Orji Kalu has sparked different reactions from Nigeria, including Paul Ibe, an aide to former Vice President Atiku Abubakar.

BREAKING: Tinubu returns to Nigeria after vacation, video trends

BREAKING: Tinubu returns to Nigeria after vacation, video trends

The Special Assistant to President Bola Tinubu has announced the return of Mr. President to Nigeria following a two-week working vacation in the United Kingdom.

VIDEO: Popular Lagos pastor, Akande drops bombshell on tithing: "It's too small to run church"

VIDEO: Popular Lagos pastor, Akande drops bombshell on tithing: "It's too small to run church"

Pastor James Akanbi of God Mercy Revival Ministries boldly stated that tithing contributions from church members are inadequate to meet the church's extensive needs.

JUST IN: Jigawa govt takes action against commissioner arrested with married woman in uncompleted building

JUST IN: Jigawa govt takes action against commissioner arrested with married woman in uncompleted building

Jigawa state Governor, Malam Umar Namadi, has promptly suspended Auwalu Sankara, the Commissioner for Special Duties after been caught by Hisbah with married woman.

Osun government gives fresh update on Implementation of new minimum wage, details emerge

Osun government gives fresh update on Implementation of new minimum wage, details emerge

The Osun state Government, led by Ademola Adeleke, has issued a new update on the ongoing implementation of the minimum wage for state civil servants.

Okada riders reportedly kill top police officer in Lagos, details emerge

Okada riders reportedly kill top police officer in Lagos, details emerge

A tragic incident in Agege, Lagos, on Saturday morning led to the death of an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) from the Lagos State Police Command.

Terrorists strike again kill 2, abduct APC chairman, 13 others in Katsina

Terrorists strike again kill 2, abduct APC chairman, 13 others in Katsina

Suspected terrorists killed two people, including a Katsina State Community Watch Corps officer, and abducted 14 others, including the APC chairman Katsina State.

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