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

2023 articles published since 17 May 2024

Author's articles

Nigerians fume as Kaduna Gov Uba Sani sends message to El-Rufai @ 65 amid political tension

Nigerians fume as Kaduna Gov Uba Sani sends message to El-Rufai @ 65 amid politi...

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2027: Prominent LP chieftain finally uncovers 'the chosen one' to battle Tinubu, details emerge

2027: Prominent LP chieftain finally uncovers 'the chosen one' to battle Tinubu,...

2 months ago

Ages 12-39 sex workers rescued in Ogun State speak on how many men they sleep with on a daily basis

Ages 12-39 sex workers rescued in Ogun State speak on how many men they sleep wi...

2 months ago

"Go to hell": Tinubu's Govt spits fire as Canada rejects Chief of Defence Staff's visa application

"Go to hell": Tinubu's Govt spits fire as Canada rejects Chief of Defence Staff'...

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14 narrowly escape death on Third Mainland Bridge after speeding bus and private car collided

14 narrowly escape death on Third Mainland Bridge after speeding bus and private...

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Breaking: UNIZIK finally expels 'unruly' female student who assaulted lecturer, Dr. Chukwudi Okoye

Breaking: UNIZIK finally expels 'unruly' female student who assaulted lecturer,...

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Security operatives arrest 3 badly behaved passengers on Air Peace London-Lagos flight

Security operatives arrest 3 badly behaved passengers on Air Peace London-Lagos flight

Security operatives at Lagos' Murtala Muhammed Airport arrested 3 passengers on February 12 after an Air Peace flight from London reported mid-air disturbances.

"Let the gods fight for themselves": Nigerians react as Soludo goes after herbalist, seals Okija shrine

"Let the gods fight for themselves": Nigerians react as Soludo goes after herbalist, seals Okija shrine

The Anambra State government is cracking down on fraudulent spiritual practices and crime by sealing a controversial shrine in Umuofor village, Okija, Ihiala LGA.

"It's chronic": Dunamis pastor Enenche mentions 2 things 'destroying' Nigeria, provides solutions

"It's chronic": Dunamis pastor Enenche mentions 2 things 'destroying' Nigeria, provides solutions

Dr. Paul Enenche, senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, highlights two major issues crippling Nigeria, calling them a "chronic disaster."

MURIC sends major message to Tinubu's government as ex-governor raises alarm of possible arrest

MURIC sends major message to Tinubu's government as ex-governor raises alarm of possible arrest

MURIC warned President Tinubu’s administration against intimidating ex-Kaduna governor El-Rufai amid speculation of his possible arrest over political differences.

16 suspected 'Yahoo Boys' have been arraigned in Enugu as EFCC goes tough on internet fraudsters

16 suspected 'Yahoo Boys' have been arraigned in Enugu as EFCC goes tough on internet fraudsters

The EFCC Enugu Zonal Directorate has arraigned 16 suspected internet fraudsters before the Federal High Court in Enugu on charges of fraud and money laundering.

"No protester was shot": Presidency declares, says #EndSARS was 'irresponsible' protest

"No protester was shot": Presidency declares, says #EndSARS was 'irresponsible' protest

Daniel Bwala, Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Policy Communication, has criticized the 2020 #EndSARS protest, saying it's start of "irresponsible protesting" in Nigeria.

NNPP Will Defeat APC, PDP Come 2027, Says Kwankwaso

NNPP Will Defeat APC, PDP Come 2027, Says Kwankwaso

Ex-Governor of Kano State and leader of the New Nigerian Peoples Party, Rabiu Kwankwaso has said that his party would come out victorious in the 2027 Presidential elections.

February 14: Cleric demands immediate ban of Valentine’s Day, reasons emerge

February 14: Cleric demands immediate ban of Valentine’s Day, reasons emerge

Bishop Charles Ighele has urged the Nigerian government to ban Valentine’s Day, claiming it promotes immorality instead of its original message of love and kindness.

Tinubu eyes AI, digital innovation growth in Nigeria as he meets with Google executives in Paris

Tinubu eyes AI, digital innovation growth in Nigeria as he meets with Google executives in Paris

Bola Tinubu praised Google’s efforts in AI and digital transformation in Nigeria during his meeting with CEO Sundar Pichai in Paris on making Nigeria a tech hub.

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